In light of Workplace by Meta’s upcoming discontinuation in August 2025, there’s no better time to rethink and reinvigorate your online communities. Whether you’re transitioning away from Meta or simply aiming to enhance engagement within your own digital communities using services such as Viva Engage, our webinar will ensure all your bases are covered. Learn from industry experts, Suzy Dean and Wes Hackett – both Microsoft MVPs – who will share what they teach communications teams to ensure community buzz is self-sustaining.
Why Attend?
Are you looking for ways to foster stronger connections and drive meaningful interactions among your colleagues? This webinar is designed specifically for communications professionals who aspire to create dynamic, engaging online communities that stand the test of time.
What You Will Learn
Community Roles and Responsibilities
Discover the essential roles and responsibilities that form the backbone of successful online communities. We will delve into the five key roles at the admin level within Viva Engage, as well as the various responsibilities within each community. Understand how to delegate tasks effectively to ensure smooth and efficient community management.
Vital Ingredients for High Engagement
Learn the crucial elements needed to establish and maintain high levels of community participation. From setting clear purposes and goals to fostering a sense of belonging, we will provide you with a practical framework to keep your community members active and invested.
What Makes a Good Community?
Successful communities often revolve around shared values and practices. For instance, communities that focus on how members live and embody company values can foster a strong sense of identity and purpose, aiding employee retention and driving the dissemination of best practices. Hear about the communities that deliver value for organisations – and those that can struggle to sustain interest.
Who Should Attend?
This webinar is tailored for communications professionals who are passionate about leveraging digital platforms to build stronger, more vibrant workplace communities. If you’re committed to driving better engagement and creating a lasting impact, this session is for you.
Join us for an enriching experience that will equip you with the knowledge and tools to transform your digital workplace. Sign up today and take the first step towards building communities that thrive!
Register now
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Wednesday 26th March 10:00 am GMT
We look forward to your participation!
Meet your host
Suzy Dean
Addin365 CEO and Microsoft MVP
Amongst the 2 million Microsoft practitioners globally, there are a few hundred awarded MVP status for their elite expertise in Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Teams and SharePoint. Addin365 is home to three of them. Suzy Dean has been a Microsoft MVP for six years and has been responsible for the delivery of intranets, portals and communications capabilities, into organisations, since 2004.
Wes Hackett
Addin365 CTO and Microsoft MVP
Wes Hackett is the Chief Technical Officer (CTO) at AddIn365. As CTO, his main responsibilities include leading the development team and supporting clients in understanding and using Microsoft 365: Viva, SharePoint and Microsoft Teams.
Wes holds Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVP) status for 11 years and counting. MVPs are technology experts who are always on the ‘bleeding edge’. They have very deep knowledge of Microsoft products and services, while also being able to bring together diverse platforms, products and solutions, to solve real world problems. MVP status is only given to a handful of individuals by Microsoft, globally.