Online Community: Rapid Deployment to Ensure Relevance

Coronavirus has changed daily life for everyone in the UK.The impact on the membership sector has been dramatic.Traditional in-person events have long been the centrepieces of membership body calendars. Absent these, how can the sense of community persist? During this period, professional, interpersonal and community engagement is moving to online and electronic environments or ceasing altogether.We are all reacting to this harsh new reality.

Now more than ever, online community experiences can be a vital resource for members. What do online community platforms offer? Which platforms should you be considering? How much does it cost? What do successful communities look like? Why do some community projects fail? Let’s join together and learn what works, how long it takes, and what to expect when moving engagement online.