LinkedIn's best-kept secret: LinkedIn groups: 5 minute lesson

AME Leaders Guide to LinkedIn

Fundamentals of LinkedIn groups


Single point lesson

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The conference that never ends Continuous networking Just-in-time knowledge-sharing

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The AME LinkedIn group

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Who are the members?

Many high-level leaders Strong lean knowledge and experience Diverse industries Approx. 20% outside North America

The AME LinkedIn group

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AME group members

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CEOContinuous Improvement Leader

CEO

Distribution Center Manager Lean Manufacturing Leader

Plant Manager

Senior Project Manager President, Mold & Machine Co.

Production Planning ManagerCEO, Precision Products

High-level lean leaders...

AME group members

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AME group members

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Energy Cables, Saudi Arabia

GlaxoSmithKline, Italy

Parker Hannifin, MexicoTSSC, Louisville

ESCO Corp, BrisbaneEmbraer, Brazil

ABB, New Delhi

Mutual of Omaha, Nebraska

P&H Mining Eq, Grand RapidsGE Energy, Austin

Diverse company size and industry

AME group members

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Join a group: First, find one

Find search box in your top navigation bar

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Set drop-down to “Groups”Enter keywords (AME, association manufacturing)Hit “enter” or click search icon

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Select a group from search results

(AME did not appear in my search results because I am already a member)There may be strategic reasons to join other groups as well

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Click the “Join Group” button

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Join a group: Receive a “welcome” email

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Join a group: Confirmation

A “welcome” message confirms your membership

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Join a group: Confirmation

Although you can start a discussion here, wait until you know the group better.

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Join a group: Settings

NNYou control your preferences

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Settings are also found on a drop-down under the “More…” tab

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Do you want the group icon on your profile?

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What is your preferred email address?

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Do you want alerts for new discussions? (To listen to members more closely)

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Do you want email summaries of group activities?

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You can set email digest frequency to weekly

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May the group facilitator send you announcements?

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May group members contact you?

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Click here to control your overall LinkedIn settings

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It’s easy to try a group – Here’s how to get out of it

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Save your settings

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Discussions: The real value of LinkedIn

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- Share knowledge- Influence others- Build relationships

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Discussions: The real value of LinkedIn

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Group discussion page

“Discussion” tab

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Preview active discussions

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Click on title to see the whole discussion

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Group discussion pageStart a discussion here

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Real discussion example

Nikhil asks for help

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Real discussion example

Members share knowledge

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Discussions: Leadership takeaways

Every leader should take part You represent AME You show why AME is awesome for networking Keep the group active

Make comments in discussions Add value Relevant and helpful

Ask questions Make them real (Do not include links)

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Next steps

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Check out “How and why to make your LinkedIn Profile shine”

http://www.slideshare.net/AMEConnect/how-and-why-to-make-your-linkedin-profile-shine-ame-leaders-guide-to-linkedin

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LinkedIn's best-kept secret: LinkedIn groups: 5 minute lesson