The course has shown me how to improve the chapter I lead and help it become more impactful. I can do this by focusing on three key areas.
First, I need to officially define the chapter’s purpose. The course’s Kickoff Canvas provides a great fr...
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The course has shown me how to improve the chapter I lead and help it become more impactful. I can do this by focusing on three key areas.
First, I need to officially define the chapter’s purpose. The course’s Kickoff Canvas provides a great framework for a workshop with my core members. We can define our purpose, principles, and goals together, which will make everyone feel more invested.
Second, I need to diversify our activities. I can go "beyond the meet-up" by introducing a mix of different formats. I can plan sessions for deliberate practice, where members can try out new skills in a safe environment, or hold show and tell sessions where people share a project they’ve been working on.
Finally, to make the chapter more sustainable, I need to cultivate new leaders. The course highlights that CoPs rely on shared leadership. I can encourage active members to take on short-term responsibilities, like leading a specific project or organising a meeting. This will help us move toward a self-sustaining model and allow me to gain the organisational support we need to grow our impact.
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