Special Interest Group - a decade of knowledge sharing

10 pages•Published: January 13, 2025

Patrik Maltusch, Esa Suominen and Markus von der Heyde

Abstract

This paper outlines key strategies for establishing and maintaining a Special Interest Group (SIG) that promotes professional development and knowledge sharing. It highlights the importance of a clear mission, the recruitment of passionate members, and the need for management support to enhance learning and networking. A robust communication framework and simplified administration are recommended to keep members engaged and focused on the goals of the SIG. Regular meetings, updates, and newsletters are essential for consistent member engagement. Methods for maintaining direction and fostering a collaborative environment include developing a strategic roadmap and encouraging active participation. The guide also stresses the importance of measuring the group's impact through feedback and adapting accordingly. Furthermore, encouraging collaboration and aiming to advance the field are seen as critical to the SIG's success. By following these tips, one can create a dynamic, collaborative, and impactful SIG.

Keyphrases: best practices, knowledge sharing, sig, special interest group

In: Raimund Vogl, Laurence Desnos, Jean-François Desnos, Spiros Bolis, Lazaros Merakos, Gill Ferrell, Effie Tsili and Manos Roumeliotis (editors). Proceedings of EUNIS 2024 annual congress in Athens, vol 105, pages 146-155.

Links:	https://easychair.org/publications/paper/S8PQ
	https://doi.org/10.29007/778f

BibTeX entry

@inproceedings{EUNIS2024:Special_Interest_Group_decade,
  author    = {Patrik Maltusch and Esa Suominen and Markus von der Heyde},
  title     = {Special Interest Group - a decade of knowledge sharing},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of EUNIS 2024 annual congress in Athens},
  editor    = {Raimund Vogl and Laurence Desnos and Jean-François Desnos and Spiros Bolis and Lazaros Merakos and Gill Ferrell and Effie Tsili and Manos Roumeliotis},
  series    = {EPiC Series in Computing},
  volume    = {105},
  publisher = {EasyChair},
  bibsource = {EasyChair, https://easychair.org},
  issn      = {2398-7340},
  url       = {/publications/paper/S8PQ},
  doi       = {10.29007/778f},
  pages     = {146-155},
  year      = {2025}}

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