A newsletter for people building communities. A round-up of the latest community management and leadership resources with a bit of YupGup news sprinkled in. Links This isn’t the job I signed up for: What now? According to a Glassdoor study, 61% of new hires report that their role isn’t consistent with the expectations set out during the interview…

A newsletter for people building communities. A round-up of the latest community management and leadership resources with a bit of YupGup news sprinkled in.

A slide deck as a presentation enhancer is a great way to share your knowledge in a way that is quick to absorb and entertaining. The design must be optimized for in-person projector use as well as for the web or as a PDF to be viewed later. Designing slides…

Enamel pins, AKA lapel pins, are among the most popular event swag items at the moment. They feel nice and sturdy to hold and look exceptional worn prominently at the event and then on a backpack, cherished as a collectible. Let’s take a look at the two enamel pin options…

A newsletter for people building communities. A round-up of the latest community management and leadership resources with a bit of YupGup news sprinkled in.

Having organized a large conference for three years in addition to several smaller community-based meetups, one of my most valuable tools was my last-minute “Don’t Forget!!” list for each. These lists were seldom very different, resulting in the reuse of this same list for years across various events. The type…

Update: Django Girls San Diego and Portland Future Leaders In Tech were selected for this giveaway 🎉 We’d like to donate 1.5” pronoun buttons, aka pins, to a smaller, community-based event with limited funds this year. We’ve written a bit about why confirming someone’s pronoun at events is so important here and also give away these designs to be printed as buttons or stickers for free.

One of the most sought-after swag items at any event always seems to be stickers. Why are stickers so beloved, what makes a good sticker, and where do we order them from? Let’s find out. Sticker Reach Stickers are one of the most affordable swag items so you can feel secure in…

A newsletter for people building communities. A round-up of the latest community management and leadership resources with a bit of YupGup news sprinkled in.