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What's good about this Community and how can we improve it?

Steve Bridger

Hello!

It's been a while since I asked such an open question to all of this wonderful community.

- what do you like about the Communities?

- what single thing can we improve?

- what gets your goat (I mean mean 'what', and not 'who')

- are you an 'answer' person? Why? what do you get out of it (and by the way, thank you for doing what you do)

- has the community helped you get stuff done, and make your life easier? 

- has the community helped you grow your network? Is that important to you? Are we friendly and welcoming?

- what would your #1 piece of advice be to those thinking about posting for the first time?

I'm not expecting you to answer these precise questions. They're simply a guide, a prompt... in case you need prompting :)  

I'm very keen to hear from as many of you as possible. 

Big caveat: I can't promise to implement any of your suggestions - you know, technology & resources and stuff. But I will listen. Listen well, and pass on your thoughts. And you never know. 

Feel free to email me directly at s.bridger@cipd.co.uk if you would prefer not to go public. On the other hand, I do encourage you to share your thoughts with your peers, below.

Thanks in advance!

Steve 

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  • Good afternoon all,


    Well, there has been a lot to take in from others' previous comments, so I shall keep mine short...


    On the plus side, I have really enjoyed and valued reading others contributions.  I find it refreshing to be able to read others' views, particularly if it engenders a healthy debate.  As a stand-alone HR professional, it is very useful to be able to "sense check" against other colleagues' views.


    However, on the negative side, I sometimes find that the comments from some of our more seasoned colleagues to be on the side of curtness, which I think could be off-putting for those who do feel wary or nervous about asking for help in a public forum.


    As someone who generally answers rather than posting questions, I think I enjoy the feeling of helping another colleague, especially if the area is something I have pondered over myself in the past.  For me, the queries I have are often very specific so I find the search function invaluable, though a little clumsy to use.  In fact, the one time I tried to post a query, it was so specific I don't think it received any replies!


    I think the CIPD communities could do more in terms of creating groups for networking, for example, as has been suggested before, the creation of sub-boards for different sectors.


    That's it for now!


    Gemma

    PS Happy for my comments to be used, if they are of use.


     

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  • Good afternoon all,


    Well, there has been a lot to take in from others' previous comments, so I shall keep mine short...


    On the plus side, I have really enjoyed and valued reading others contributions.  I find it refreshing to be able to read others' views, particularly if it engenders a healthy debate.  As a stand-alone HR professional, it is very useful to be able to "sense check" against other colleagues' views.


    However, on the negative side, I sometimes find that the comments from some of our more seasoned colleagues to be on the side of curtness, which I think could be off-putting for those who do feel wary or nervous about asking for help in a public forum.


    As someone who generally answers rather than posting questions, I think I enjoy the feeling of helping another colleague, especially if the area is something I have pondered over myself in the past.  For me, the queries I have are often very specific so I find the search function invaluable, though a little clumsy to use.  In fact, the one time I tried to post a query, it was so specific I don't think it received any replies!


    I think the CIPD communities could do more in terms of creating groups for networking, for example, as has been suggested before, the creation of sub-boards for different sectors.


    That's it for now!


    Gemma

    PS Happy for my comments to be used, if they are of use.


     

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