How to Build and Manage Thriving Communities: Tips and Tricks from Microsoft Community Managers
Our recent webinar "How to Build and Manage Thriving Communities"—featuring the brilliant minds from Microsoft’s community team— was packed with great insights for balancing the need for global community reach with local relevance, finding the right metrics, and genuinely fostering diversity within your community.
Actionable Insights to Implement Today
Global Reach, Local Impact
Effective community management isn't about casting a wide net and hoping for the best. The real deal happens when you empower local leaders to shape their communities according to cultural and regional needs, all while maintaining a cohesive global strategy. The balance between global consistency and local relevance is essential for driving meaningful engagement and sustained community growth.
Focus on Meaningful Metrics
Forget vanity metrics like user numbers and sign-ups. What really matters is engagement—how many people are interacting, contributing, and returning. Track how community members move from passive users to active participants, and how those behaviors translate into business impact, such as product feedback, event attendance, or case deflection. Data is key, but context is everything.
Fostering Genuine Diversity
A great community reflects the diversity of its members. But diversity isn’t just about checking boxes—it’s about creating spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. This means intentional recruiting, offering equal opportunities for engagement, and recognizing contributions from all corners of your community. The more diverse voices you bring in, the more your community becomes a genuine reflection of the world.
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How to Build and Manage Thriving Communities: Tips and Tricks from Microsoft Community Managers
Our recent webinar "How to Build and Manage Thriving Communities"—featuring the brilliant minds from Microsoft’s community team— was packed with great insights for balancing the need for global community reach with local relevance, finding the right metrics, and genuinely fostering diversity within your community.
Actionable Insights to Implement Today
Global Reach, Local Impact
Effective community management isn't about casting a wide net and hoping for the best. The real deal happens when you empower local leaders to shape their communities according to cultural and regional needs, all while maintaining a cohesive global strategy. The balance between global consistency and local relevance is essential for driving meaningful engagement and sustained community growth.
Focus on Meaningful Metrics
Forget vanity metrics like user numbers and sign-ups. What really matters is engagement—how many people are interacting, contributing, and returning. Track how community members move from passive users to active participants, and how those behaviors translate into business impact, such as product feedback, event attendance, or case deflection. Data is key, but context is everything.
Fostering Genuine Diversity
A great community reflects the diversity of its members. But diversity isn’t just about checking boxes—it’s about creating spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. This means intentional recruiting, offering equal opportunities for engagement, and recognizing contributions from all corners of your community. The more diverse voices you bring in, the more your community becomes a genuine reflection of the world.
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