What forums are you a member of?

One of the things which is great about web 2.0 is our ability to connect and engage within our industry. As a member of a professional service firm? How are you doing that?

Forums and groups are a great way to stay connected to news. Here are just a few ways of finding them...

• Find out if the trade association you are a member of has a social networking presence (LinkedIn Group, Twitter account, Facebook Group or Fan Page)
• Many industry magazines now have an online element that they are actively seeking to grow their engagement with and community for. Check them out
• Ask other people you work with what forums they are a member of
• Google "groups for ..." for your particular industry. You can also often get location specific versions. You could also try forums and the same search term
• Search LinkedIn group directory for relevant groups. You can also search Facebook for groups as well.
• Look at individual LinkedIn profiles of people you know to find out what communities they are a member of.