Groups in LinkedIn form around a range of professional interests. Taking lean manufacturing as an example, see how to learn and teach, connect with like-minded people, and sometimes, just have fun.
1. Fundamentals of LinkedIn groups
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Single point lesson
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2. The AME LinkedIn group
The conference that never ends
Continuous networking
Just-in-time knowledge-sharing
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3. The AME LinkedIn group
Who are the members?
Many high-level leaders
Strong lean knowledge and experience
Diverse industries
Approx. 20% outside North America
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5. AME group members
High-level lean
leaders...
CEO
Continuous Improvement
Plant Manager Leader
Distribution Center Manager Lean Manufacturing Leader
Senior Project Manager President, Mold & Machine Co.
CEO
CEO, Precision Products Production Planning Manager
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7. AME group members
Diverse company size
and industry
Energy Cables, Saudi Arabia Mutual of Omaha, Nebraska
GlaxoSmithKline, Italy ABB, New Delhi
ESCO Corp, Brisbane
Embraer, Brazil
TSSC, Louisville Parker Hannifin, Mexico
GE Energy, Austin P&H Mining Eq, Grand Rapids
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8. Join a group: First, find one
Find search box in your top navigation bar
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9. Join a group: First, find one
Set drop-down to “Groups”
Enter keywords (AME, association manufacturing)
Hit “enter” or click search icon
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10. Join a group: First, find one
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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11. Join a group: First, find one
Click the “Join Group” button
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12. Join a group: Receive a “welcome” email
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13. Join a group: Confirmation
A “welcome” message confirms your membership
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14. Join a group: Confirmation
Although you can start a discussion here,
wait until you know the group better.
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15. Join a group: Settings
You control your preferences
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16. Join a group: Settings
Settings are also found on a drop-down
under the “More…” tab
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17. Join a group: Settings
Do you want the group icon on your
profile?
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18. Join a group: Settings
What is your preferred email address?
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19. Join a group: Settings
Do you want alerts for new discussions?
(To listen to members more closely)
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20. Join a group: Settings
Do you want email summaries of group activities?
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21. Join a group: Settings
You can set email digest frequency to weekly
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22. Join a group: Settings
May the group facilitator send you announcements?
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23. Join a group: Settings
May group members contact you?
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24. Join a group: Settings
Click here to control your overall
LinkedIn settings
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25. Join a group: Settings
It’s easy to try a group –
Here’s how to get out of it
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26. Join a group: Settings
Save your settings
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27. Discussions: The real value of LinkedIn
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28. Discussions: The real value of LinkedIn
- Share knowledge
- Influence others
- Build relationships
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35. 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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36. Next steps
Check out
“How and why to make your LinkedIn Profile shine”
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