Managing University based GDGs
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The document discusses the structure and benefits of university-based Google Developer Groups (GDGs), emphasizing the importance of engaging young members and addressing challenges such as skill disparity and low female participation. It outlines strategies that have proven effective, like flexibility, collaboration, and identifying members' skills. Additionally, it includes tips for overcoming issues with university authorities and encourages starting small while fostering involvement among members.
Managing University based GDGs
- 1. photo Managing University GDGs GDG Global Summit 2015 - May 27th, 2015 Moyinoluwa ADEYEMI
- 2. ● The GDG has a home ● High concentration of Engineering students ● Interconnected community ● Access to facilities ● Young members Benefits of University based GDGs
- 4. Challenges faced by University based GDGs ● Average membership span ~ 4 years ● Disparity in skill/ experience level ● School calendar ● Clashes with GSA programs ● Low female participation*
- 5. Average membership span ~ 4 years
- 6. What has worked so far... ● Catching members young ● Pairing members up ● Being (really) flexible ● Collaboration ● Getting a diversity lead
- 7. Getting a diversity lead
- 8. Problems with University authorities? ● Introduce yourself ● Give back. Build something. ● Register as a club ● Get a Patron
- 9. GDG Other tips ● It’s okay to start small. ● Make your members feel involved. ● Identify the skill-set of your members ● Start the “thematic lead” concept (adopted from GDG Nairobi and GDG Kimathi University)
- 10. GDG You are not clear about _________________________________ I missed out ___________________________________________ You have a better solution for ___________________________ Your turn!
- 11. ● Kenneth Kinyanjui - Kenya Country Mentor (GDG Kimathi University) No members of GDG OAU were harmed during the creation of this presentation. Credits
- 12. Thank you Moyinoluwa ADEYEMI Nigeria LinkedIn - ng.linkedin.com/in/moyheen/ Gmail - moyinoluwaa@gmail.com Twitter - @moyheen