It’s time, once again, for another Community Speak Up! This time around we’re lucky to have the good folks at Google hosting.

I’m particularly excited about this, because based on some of recent happenings in the online community and social media space I’ve been itching to discuss the role transparency plays in helping build a community. No tool is more helpful in establishing credibility for those working with communities then open communication, but this powerful tool hardly comes without its share of complexities. Knowing when to communicate, how to communicate, and most importantly what to communicate are all keys to establishing an impacting and transparent dialogue with both internal teams and external members of your community.

We’ll discuss all of this, and more, at Google HQ on Tuesday. I really hope to see you there!

We’ll be trying something differing for this speak up, instead of meeting during the day, we’ll convene at 5pm and wrap up by 6:30pm, at which point our Google hosts have arranged for a treat to all attendees: Dinner at Google HQ!

If you wish to join in, please RSVP on Facebook or Upcoming. And, if you haven’t already, please make sure to join our Facebook group — Community Speak Up! One more thing, please invite a friend or two!

Directions

We will be meeting in the Benghazi conference room, located in Building 43. Here are directions to 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway:

Driving Directions from the North

Take 101 South Exit Rengstorff Ave. Turn Right onto Rengstorff from the off-ramp Turn Right onto Charleston (sign says Charleston/Garcia) Look for the Google sign on the left (after Landings Dr.) Turn Left into the driveway just past the Google sign

Driving Directions from the South

Take 101 North Exit at Amphitheatre Parkway Turn Right onto Charleston (the first light) Look for the Google sign on the left (after Landings Dr.) Turn Left into the driveway just past the Google sign.

Do you have suggestions for our discussion? Add them in the comments!