Enhancing Membership Engagement for IAMCP through Strategic Microsoft Collaborations
The International Association of Microsoft Certified Partners (IAMCP) can significantly boost membership engagement by working closely with Microsoft. Initiatives include inviting non-member partners to local chapter meetings, seeking visibility at Microsoft events with a table or speaker slot, and securing specific funding for members. Local chapters should advocate for inclusion in Microsoft communications and consider a dedicated chapter newsletter. These strategies not only promote membership but also foster valuable connections within the Microsoft ecosystem.
Enhancing Membership Engagement for IAMCP through Strategic Microsoft Collaborations
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Recruitment Gerhard Reinhold, Kelvin Kirby, Per Werngren International Association of Microsoft Certified Partners (IAMCP)
Non members in meetings • Local chapter ask Microsoft to invite non members as guests in a membership meeting • The PDMs invite partners in their geography/competencies to the meeting • This can be repeated once or twice but then we should ask for signing up International Association of Microsoft Certified Partners (IAMCP)
Microsoft’s big meetings • Every time when Microsoft has a partner meeting or conference the IAMCP should ask for: • A table or booth • A speaker slot on the main stage • A session International Association of Microsoft Certified Partners (IAMCP)
Earmarked $$ for members • The local chapter can arrange IAMCP specific funding to our members from either the government (national or federal) or Microsoft • This is a major benefit for members and will drive recruitment International Association of Microsoft Certified Partners (IAMCP)
International Association of Microsoft Certified Partners (IAMCP)
Newsletter • The local chapter should ask Microsoft to be included with a column/blurb in their regular partner communication • The local chapter might ask Microsoft to send out the chapter’s own newsletter (might be a special edition) International Association of Microsoft Certified Partners (IAMCP)
