Colorado Internet Keiretsu

Several dozen CIK members have completed the orientation on our new site. Lots of fun!

Next step, we're introducing the concept of Projects. Remember our "Special Interest Groups" (SIGS)? Projects are similar to SIGs. They are containers for special activities. Each project has it own goals; its own leader; its own membership; mailing list; document repository; its own discussion board; etc.

Project #1: Skype as a Collaboration Tool

Our first Project can be found at http://groupcommons.com/base/cik/skype/project/view after logging into http://cik.groupcommons.com It's an introduction to Skype as a Collaboration Tool. We'll use Skype to learn about online collaboration. We'll also be learning about organizing vitual communities on particular tasks. At every turn we'll make sure that we focus on how this tool can benefit your various groups and pursuits.

Sessions are scheduled on the following dates. One hour in length. Ten participants max. Pick a date and reply to this email with your choice. Note that three of the sessions are already filled.

December 3 12:30 p.m. UK, France and US attendees
December 4 8:30 a.m. Filled -- UK members
December 4 3:00 p.m.
December 5 8:00 a.m.
December 6 2:00 p.m. Private Session with CIK member.
December 6 4:00 p.m.
December 7 11:00 a.m.
December 8 8:00 a.m.
December 8 4:00 p.m.
December 9 10:00 a.m.
December 11 8:30 a.m.
December 12 4:00 p.m.

If you have anything to do with "herding cats"--as it's often called--this is a must-participate event.

As always, let me know if you have questions.

Les Squires
LSquiresSkype
303-926-5159
Group Commons

BTW, topic above could be any topic. Including some sort of project that you would like to host. Let me know if the idea of hosting a SIG appeals to you. We'll make a project. Sign people up. Show them your expertise!