MGCI General Session AM - Nov 2025 - Running Events & Building Community in Tough Environments
Learn along with your community peers! Join Host Heather Cook for our Monthly Microsoft Global Community Initiative (#MGCI) General session – and we'd love for you to join the conversation! All are welcome! Agenda: MGCI Program updates Subcommittee updates from MGCI Board Members Guest Speaker Topic: Running Events & Building Community in Tough Environments Host: Heather Cook, Principal PM, Microsoft Customer Advocacy Group, Microsoft Guest Speaker: Augustine Correa, Biz Talk Lead at CompuCom and Oluwaseyi Oluwawumiju, Management Executive at Convenant Technologies In this session, we explore strategies for executing impactful events in challenging or resource-constrained environments. Speakers will share insights on fostering community resilience and engagement when external conditions are less than ideal. Attendees will leave with practical tools and inspiration to build meaningful connections through events, regardless of circumstance. 📅 Nov 18 ⏰ 8:10 AM PT https://aka.ms/MGCIMtgAM Bring your ideas too! Let’s share, learn, and capture best practices for producing events. Sign up to receive our newsletter and reminders for our meetings: https://aka.ms/MGCISignUP Learn about the Microsoft Global Community Initiative: https://aka.ms/MGCI Post-event all meetings are available on demand. Microsoft Community Learning YouTube channel: https://aka.ms/community/learningMGCI General Session PM - Oct 2025 - Behind the Mic: Powering Great Sessions with Speaker Support
Learn along with your community peers! Join Host Heather Cook for our Monthly Microsoft Global Community Initiative (#MGCI) General session – and we'd love for you to join the conversation! All are welcome! Agenda: MGCI Program updates Subcommittee updates from MGCI Board Members Guest Speaker Topic: Behind the Mic: Powering Great Sessions with Speaker Support Host: Heather Cook, Principal PM, Microsoft Customer Advocacy Group, Microsoft Guest Speaker: Perla Ramirez, Senior Manager of Global IT, Change Management and IT Programs, Crowell & Moring, MGCI Regional Leader This session explores the essential elements that make speaker-led sessions impactful, engaging, and memorable. Attendees will gain insights into speaker preparation, delivery techniques, and how to create meaningful audience connections. Whether you're a seasoned presenter or new to the stage, this session offers practical strategies to elevate your next talk. 📅 Oct 21 ⏰ 5:10 PM PT https://aka.ms/MGCIMtgPM Bring your ideas too! Let’s share, learn, and capture best practices for producing events. Sign up to receive our newsletter and reminders for our meetings: https://aka.ms/MGCISignUP Learn about the Microsoft Global Community Initiative: https://aka.ms/MGCI Post-event all meetings are available on demand. Microsoft Community Learning YouTube channel: https://aka.ms/community/learningMGCI General Session AM - Oct 2025 - Behind the Mic: Powering Great Sessions with Speaker Support
Learn along with your community peers! Join Host Heather Cook for our Monthly Microsoft Global Community Initiative (#MGCI) General session – and we'd love for you to join the conversation! All are welcome! Agenda: MGCI Program updates Subcommittee updates from MGCI Board Members Guest Speaker Topic: Behind the Mic: Powering Great Sessions with Speaker Support Host: Heather Cook, Principal PM, Microsoft Customer Advocacy Group, Microsoft Guest Speaker: Perla Ramirez, Senior Manager of Global IT, Change Management and IT Programs, Crowell & Moring, MGCI Regional Leader This session explores the essential elements that make speaker-led sessions impactful, engaging, and memorable. Attendees will gain insights into speaker preparation, delivery techniques, and how to create meaningful audience connections. Whether you're a seasoned presenter or new to the stage, this session offers practical strategies to elevate your next talk. 📅 Oct 21 ⏰ 8:10 AM PT https://aka.ms/MGCIMtgAM Bring your ideas too! Let’s share, learn, and capture best practices for producing events. Sign up to receive our newsletter and reminders for our meetings: https://aka.ms/MGCISignUP Learn about the Microsoft Global Community Initiative: https://aka.ms/MGCI Post-event all meetings are available on demand. Microsoft Community Learning YouTube channel: https://aka.ms/community/learningMicrosoft Loop for content creation and event production | MGCI General Session PM Call
Learn along with your Community peers! Join Host Heather Cook for our Monthly Microsoft Global Community Initiative (#MGCI) General session – and we'd love for you to join the conversation! All are welcome! Agenda: MGCI Program updates Subcommittee updates from MGCI Board Members Guest Speaker Topic: How to use Microsoft Loop for content creation and event production Host: Heather Cook, Principal PM, Microsoft Customer Advocacy Group, Microsoft Guest Speaker: Adam Salah, AI enthusiast and part time researcher. MCSE/MCSD SharePoint, Productivity, Data and Analytics platforms. Content AI, Copilot, Compliance. DevOps, MSF and VIVA practitioner. Topic: How to use Microsoft Loop for content creation and event production Microsoft Loop to drive project planning and content organization. Coupled with Copilot, Teams and Whiteboard, collaborate to plan for and organize events. Originally created for Simon Fraser University as "Loop/Team/Whiteboard for educators". 📅 April 15 ⏰ 5:10 PM PT https://aka.ms/MGCIMtgPM Bring your ideas too! Let’s share, learn, and capture best practices for producing events. Sign up to receive our newsletter and reminders for our meetings: https://aka.ms/MGCISignUP Learn about the Microsoft Global Community Initiative: https://aka.ms/MGCI Post-event all meetings are available on demand. Microsoft Community Learning YouTube channel: https://aka.ms/community/learningLet’s talk about event amplification! 🎉 | MGCI General Session AM Call
Learning how to amplify an event online involves leveraging social media, email campaigns, and digital partnerships to maximize reach. Understanding audience engagement strategies and utilizing trending content can significantly boost visibility and participation. Join Pat McGown and Heather Cook for our Monthly Microsoft Global Community Initiative (#MGCI) General session – and we'd love for you to join the conversation! All are welcome! Agenda: Program updates Subcommittee updates from MGCI Board Members Guest Speaker Topic: Event Amplification Host: Heather Cook, Principal PM, Microsoft Customer Advocacy Group, Microsoft Guest Speaker: Pat McGown, Microsoft MVP, CEO at Cloudwell, Regional Leader for MGCI 📅 March 18 ⏰ 8:10 AM PT https://aka.ms/MGCIMtgAM Bring your own ideas too! Let’s share, learn, and capture best practices for producing events. Learn more about the Microsoft Global Community Initiative: https://aka.ms/MGCILet’s talk about event amplification! 🎉 | MGCI General Session PM Call
Learning how to amplify an event online involves leveraging social media, email campaigns, and digital partnerships to maximize reach. Understanding audience engagement strategies and utilizing trending content can significantly boost visibility and participation. Join Pat McGown and Heather Cook for our Monthly Microsoft Global Community Initiative (#MGCI) General session – and we'd love for you to join the conversation! All are welcome! Agenda: Program updates Subcommittee updates from MGCI Board Members Guest Speaker Topic: Event Amplification Host: Heather Cook, Principal PM, Microsoft Customer Advocacy Group, Microsoft Guest Speaker: Pat McGown, Microsoft MVP, CEO at Cloudwell, Regional Leader for MGCI 📅 March 18 ⏰ 5:10 PM PT https://aka.ms/MGCIMtgPM Bring your own ideas too! Let’s share, learn, and capture best practices for producing events. Learn more about the Microsoft Global Community Initiative: https://aka.ms/MGCI
