tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349263980989896476.post7706433941556565394..comments2023-10-30T03:37:47.155-07:00Comments on Tech Spectator: The Gift of SlackJeff Ericksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09182516493228818760noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349263980989896476.post-19613435770978192692009-05-14T09:34:00.000-07:002009-05-14T09:34:00.000-07:00Ted. Thanks for filling out some of the thoughts i...Ted. Thanks for filling out some of the thoughts in this post. The dynamic HEUG seems like the place to get these benefits.Jeff Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09182516493228818760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349263980989896476.post-75577689497072515192009-05-14T02:46:00.000-07:002009-05-14T02:46:00.000-07:00This is excellent advice. User groups are great en...This is excellent advice. User groups are great environments for developing and honing skills, keeping up with the latest product directions, and networking within an industry. You also make a good point about notoriety; it seems that more and more industry analysts, media, and bloggers listen to user group leaders. User groups are also a cost-effective and strategic way to maximize returns on investment in applications and technology.<br /><br />Ted Simpson<br />VP for Communications and Membership<br />Higher Education User GroupTed Simpsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07715190298629345406noreply@blogger.com