Originally presented at #WPC15 in Orlando on 7-14-2015. One of the most compelling use cases for the Yammer platform is how quick and easy it is to connect with partners and customers, and expand those relationships through social collaboration. This session will demonstrate how Yammer can be a simple, yet powerful way to connect your company with partners and customers to capture knowledge, create deeper engagement, and build a sense of community. Learning Objectives: Value proposition for Yammer external communities; Demonstration of network setup and community-building best practices; 10 quick power-users tips on how to get the most out of the platform

4. One of the most compelling use cases
for the Yammer platform is how quick
and easy it is to connect with partners
and expand your relationships.

5. Why Use Yammer?
• Community
• Social tagging
• Easily share content
and activities
• Follow people, groups,
announcement and tags
• Activity streams
• Profiles

6.  It surfaces data that would otherwise get buried or lost
 It provides context to your content
 It extends the search experience
 It more closely aligns with the way people work together

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8. • Innovation
• Find an Expert
• Sharing
• Discussions
• Knowledgebase
• Ad hoc collaboration
• Rich media sharing
• Anywhere access

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Add your
domain
Assign your
admins
Activate
Add to O365
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12. 1. Determine business goals and participants

13. 2. Create an External Network

14. 3. Establish guidelines and standards

15. 4. Seed the conversation (both public and private)

16. 5. Don’t let a question or comment go unanswered!

17.  Encourage an open dialog
 Ask for feedback
 Share thought leadership (content, videos, relevant links)
 Let your partners know what you want/need
 Always share your partner wins!

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19. Customer testimonials sharing success
stories with Enterprise Social
Tailored guidance for line-of-business
leads: Executives, HR, IT, Sales,
Marketing, Customer Support
Educational content on the business
value and benefits of Enterprise Social
www.enterprisesocial.com
Learn how social software can help
your business

20. Scenarios inspire people to work in new ways using Office 365, along
with related communication kits to support adoption.
A four-step approach to drive adoption supported by downloadable
templates and best practices.
Featured adoption communities where you can learn from your peers
and adoption experts.
Helpful resources to learn about other customer stories and special
offers to make it easier to get started.
Learn how to get the most out of Office
365, quickly get your team onboard,
and drive adoption

21. Christian Buckley
Chief Marketing Officer
and Office 365 MVP
cbuck@beezy.net
@buckleyplanet
/IN/ChristianBuckley
Thank you!