Hat tip to my comrade-in-arms Claudia, for sending me a link from the LinkedIn blog that explains how to create your own LinkedIn group (and its so easy!) As a matter of fact, once you create your own LinkedIn Group, send me an invite and I will join. Cool?
How to create a Linkedin Group
Here is a quick snippet from the blogpost.
Let’s take a look at some of the new features. Creating a group on LinkedIn has become easier than ever before! There is only one form to complete, and this is what it looks like:
When you click “Submit Group for Review,” our customer service team will process this group request and approve it within 1-2 business days. Groups on LinkedIn should be professional in nature, and we encourage the following types of groups:
* Alumni
* Corporate
* Conference
* Networking
* Non-Profit
* Professional