As a service designer you never stop learning.

But as you may have noticed already textbooks will only get you so far.

Pretty quickly you'll want to discuss details and nuances of our practice that aren't easily captured in traditional literature.

So how do you continue developing your skills once you reach that point?

In the old days you would join a guild. The bakers, blacksmiths or brewers.

Today these guilds are more commonly known as professional learning communities.

These communities offer you the opportunity to learn from others, find support and provide the space to reflect on your work.

But a community doesn't magically appear right in front of you.

So in this episode you're going to hear how and where you can find a community where you feel at home.

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00:00 Welcome to the Show

03:00 Who is Natalie

04:15 What is a community

09:45 The limits of online

14:15 Growing through engagement

16:00 Starting a community

23:45 The importance of ownership

25:45 Longevity of communities

31:15 The catalysts

34:45 Enabling interaction

39:15 Trust and vulnerability

42:15 Deep versus wide

46:00 Closing thoughts

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