Conversation Examples Group Howto 
Amy Sample Ward
NOVEMBER 15, 2010
During this time, I’ve help create community maps and strategic plans with my own team and with many other groups. I like to offer suggestions that any organization or community group can put to use regardless of sector, focus, size, geography, or budget. Content Map.
Amy Sample Ward
JULY 21, 2010
Key Questions: The session was designed to be a conversation – with an avid note taker (me). I came with a list of questions that I used to steer the conversation to ensure not only were we focused, but also that each question pushed us closer to our goal of identifying opportunities for community-focused programs or services.
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Amy Sample Ward
JANUARY 20, 2011
Step 1: Identify all the groups within your community. To start mapping the community we need to first identify which groups are within it. Maybe you work with schools so you have segments for teachers, administrators, parents, students, and then groups outside of the school. Step 2: Define the goals that match each group.
Amy Sample Ward
MARCH 4, 2012
On Twitter , look up hashtags that your community uses and follow them to track conversations. Consider participating or even starting a Twitter chat – the Association Cha t is a great example of a weekly chat with an online archive. Be sure to use relevant (but not spammy!) Bit.ly, goo.gl, t.co, TinyURL, youtu.be, s.coop.
Amy Sample Ward
OCTOBER 14, 2010
Read the post and join the conversation on the Frogloop blog (or read the post below). Here are a few ways to do this, for example: Respond to questions and comments publicly whenever possible. I’m honored to have a guest post up on Care2′s Frogloop blog today! Tip #1: Set the stage. We’re all learning as we go!
Amy Sample Ward
DECEMBER 15, 2010
I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. These are but two recent examples of how decentralized digital networks can have dramatic effects on centralized hierarchies.
Amy Sample Ward
JULY 31, 2012
You can read the post and join the conversation on the SSIR blog or below. Many more groups joined in on the fun, recording videos and posting to YouTube. My latest contribution to the Stanford Social Innovation Review opinion blog is up! One of the more recent to join in is Sesame Street.
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