“Community design is an approach that is applied in all those contexts in which you want to create value from relationships. Community design does not design community but designs the context within which people move, interact, get information, and so on.” ...
Online meetings are a great way for businesses to save time and money, but they can be tricky if you don’t know how to conduct yourself. When it comes to online meetings, there are some dos and don’ts that need to be followed. If you want your...
What is a Community? The word community has been used since the early 1800s, but it wasn’t until the 1960s that sociologists started studying what made communities unique. It was then that they found out that there are many different kinds of communities. And...
Social networks have become a major part of our lives. We are constantly on social media, and it’s no longer just for personal use. It has become an essential marketing tool for businesses to grow their customer base. It’s hard to keep up with the ever-changing...
Working in a small team has many benefits as long as you know how to avoid the pitfalls of small group collaboration. Indeed, when working with a small group of people, you will: See things from a new perspective which leads to a greater performanceIncrease your...
Imagine the scene, you’re sitting down on your sofa, your event just finished, the last attendees leaving the room (or most likely video-call) and you let your mind stir away for a moment. And then, it strikes you. This is not over. How do I get them back into...
Reconnecting with old connections isn’t something we are usually comfortable with. Even with people who were there for you when you needed them and saw your vulnerabilities, it can be hard to reconnect because you don’t know what to say or do. But if you manage...
Why Friends are Important in Business The business world is not what it used to be. Gone (thankfully!) are the days when you would need to know someone in order to get a job or make money. Today, you can start your own company and make it big by yourself. But what if...
A mentoring program is a relationship in which an experienced mentor shares knowledge with less-experienced people to help them grow and succeed professionally. Mentors provide advice and guidance to their mentees on a variety of topics like career goals, professional...
During 2021, we worked in partnership with a diverse set of clients – and among our most interesting and innovative partners are University Alliances. In this article, we will talk about what we have learned from working with University Alliances, what challenges they...
The Benefits of Collaborating with Small Groups A study by Harvard Business Review found that “having the opportunity to work together in small groups leads to higher levels of engagement, innovation, and creativity.” In the past (i.e before the pandemic) when a group...
As a content creator, you certainly have a goal to achieve, whether you make videos on the internet or write blog posts for your business. Whatever your goal or the platform on which you share your content, it’s important to define a content strategy. If you are...
Why is it Important to Know How to Introduce Yourself? Introducing oneself is a simple but very important process of meeting new people. You are introducing yourself to someone for the first time. Whether it be your new boss, your friend’s parents, or your date’s...
What is a cold email? Cold email is generally an email that you send to someone who doesn’t know you. It’s a very good alternative to the telephone as it is asynchronous, which makes it less intrusive. It’s very much used in BtoB to make connections or...
Exploring the Rise of the White Label App The rise of the white label app has been one of the most noticeable developments in the software industry over the last few years. This trend has grown to become a very popular option for software developers. According to...
What is online community moderation and why is it important? Online communities allow individuals to connect with each other virtually and discuss topics with people that have common interests. Online community moderation is important because is ensures that the...
Since the pandemic has started, there has been an increase in the use of online collaboration tools. According to a survey conducted by Gartner, almost 80% of workers used online collaboration tools in 2021! We use them a lot at Lounjee because as you may know, we...
Independent from the rise of computed technologies, social and professional networking exist since men and women have gathered and constituted societies. Before the age of the internet (which sounds like a while ago, but realistically is only 30 years old!), our...
Building an online community is not an easy task. And if you feel like it was difficult to find members ready to join, be prepared to work even harder to keep them in your community and have a decent member retention rate. Indeed, one of the biggest challenges that...
There are many online communities, whether on Facebook groups, Slack channels, or other specialized platforms. Some of these communities are very active and have several thousand members. It is therefore legitimate to ask yourself how to monetize your online community...
Community Guidelines This article highlights 9 of the best examples of community guidelines on the web. We will start off by examining the key elements of a community guidelines page – and the role that this key document has in a thriving community. Then, we’ll...
Many think of professional networking as meeting a group of strangers, telling them what you do and exchanging business cards. Not true! Here is the truth of networking is about. Professional networking is primarily about making connections by taking a genuine...
A good business card should convey the overall image of your business and you as a professional. If you care about making the right good impression, you should probably continue reading… The main question is: How can you possibly get a message across in such limited...
Networking events: Love them or hate them, they’re a necessary part of life as a business professional. This is much more than showing up and grabbing some free snacks. It’s about meeting people, sharing who you are and what you do, and gaining some valuable...
Picture the scene. Someone has asked if you would be kind enough to connect them to someone of real value in your network. And after they sign off “what’s the harm in asking?” But the only way you will introduce them is that if the other person also finds them of...
It’s happened before It’s probably happened to you before. I know it has happened to me. Having gone to a conference, perhaps travelled many miles, researched who would be there, made a list of people to talk to, sent some emails – and yet here I am at the...
Here is the key to landing your dream job You probably know this already – sending off 1000 job applications to find your dream job probably won’t work. In some cases, it will – I’m sure sending applications to a thousand different Starbucks would yield something,...
According to archeological ruins and ancient texts, the handshaking gesture date back to 5th century BC and it is thought to have a peaceful role: it demonstrates that the hand holds no weapon. However, the handshake can become a dangerous “weapon” if...
There is almost no way to avoid it: If you want to excel at business networking, you have to master the art of small talk. These ice-breaking conversations are important because they allow you to begin conversations and it’s the first step in connecting with others...
It seems too simple and yet so few of us do it. If you really want to be on the radar of hugely connected and influential people, the single best way to begin is to give these people something incredible. For free. Let’s take one example. Let’s say you are a web...
