Contributors Assemble - Unleashing the Power of Community

Discover the power of community collaboration in this 40-minute Microsoft Build 2022 conference talk. Explore the concept of being a "super contributor" and learn how to unleash your unique talents within the Microsoft community. Understand the various forms of contributions, from training and speaking to bug fixing and mentoring. Confront common obstacles like imposter syndrome and time management challenges. Gain insights on overcoming these hurdles and reap the benefits of community involvement, including expanded knowledge, new friendships, and potential recognition as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP). Embrace your origin story as a contributor and join a network of passionate technology enthusiasts working together to improve the greater good of the community.

Syllabus

Introduction.
Super Contributors .
David Warner, Microsoft.
Emily Mancini, Sympraxis.
Hugo Bernier.
Who is the Microsoft community for?.
What is a contribution?.
What is your superpower?.
Training and Speaking.
Co-presenting.
Making videos .
Writing .
Editing.
Engaging in chats and newsgroups.
Writing your own blog.
Mentoring.
Developing.
Bug fixing.
Socializing.
Encouraging.
Giving feedback.
Contributors assemble.
Sharing is caring.
M365 community mascot, Parker.
Opposing forces of evil.
What's stopping you?.
The Isolator.
The Time Lord.
Perfectionisto.
Procrastinator.
Brain Washer.
The reality stone.
Imposter Syndrome.
Soul Villains.
Trolls.
Power Drain.
Boons (benefits).
New friends.
Expanded knowledge.
Recognition.
MVP; Microsoft Most Valuable Professional.
What is your origin story?.