In this NDA setting PMs can often be more open and candid about their progress or thinking about the feature than they can be at a public event or platform.
They, or other MVPs, can often offer an alternative or a workaround for the missing capability. These are calls with specific product groups usually conducted over Skype for Business and centered around some specific subject. Usually there are several time options to accommodate for timezone differences.
An interesting and unique MVP benefit is getting access to the Windows and other source code. It is not something you get right away just for being an MVP, but it something you can get access to with some extra steps.
As you can imagine, all of these channels are not one way streets. Either at the Global Summit, or via Distribution Lists, or during PGIs you can and are welcome to provide your feedback and, sometimes, influence future direction of the products.
It is hard to have this sort of direct impact from the outside unless you are a huge customer except through the MVP program. Additionally, through the involvement in the community you are likely to get in direct contact with many people inside Microsoft and will be able to address them directly without going through multiple hoops. As an MVP you:. Please let me know if I missed something in the comments. Follow me Alan Mendelevich to be notified about my future posts.
Find this valuable? Please consider sponsoring me on GitHub Sponsors. Thank you so much! I run AdDuplex - a cross-promotion network for Windows apps. Author of "Conferences for Introverts". Alan has been a developer for more than 15 years. Then he become a startup CEO. The contributions MVPs make to the community, ranging from speaking engagements, to social media posts, to writing books, to helping others in online communities, have incredible impact.
Key benefits to MVPs include early access to Microsoft products, direct communication channels with our product teams and an invitation to the Global MVP Summit, an exclusive annual event hosted in our global HQ in Redmond. They also have a very close relationship with the local Microsoft teams in their area, who are there to support and empower MVPs to address needs and opportunities in the local ecosystem.
Other benefits include an executive recognition letter, a Visual Studio technical subscription, and an Office subscription. There are 3 very simple steps: Be an expert, do lots of what you love, and let us know! Really, there isn't a long checklist of things you need to do to become an MVP. And we can tell! This is a great way to put your expertise out there for consumption by the Microsoft community. You can reach dozens or even hundreds of people at once, and it's easy to document your role as a conference speaker or panelist for the awards committee.
Write blogs, journal articles, or books in your area of expertise. Taking the time to share your passion and knowledge in writing is another great way to impress both potential nominators and the awards committee.
As with any conference activities, keep detailed records of all your written content. Don't discount publishing blog posts in comparison to traditional publication routes, though.
It's a great way to reach a big audience. Post videos for tech consumers on platforms like YouTube. If you have a knack for explaining Office to your co-workers, for instance, why not share your talents more widely?
Posting tutorials, reviews, or other videos in your area of expertise can help you build a big following that will get you noticed. If, for instance, you get large numbers of views on your YouTube videos, focus more of your energies there. Part 2. Network with current MVPs and Microsoft employees. Don't be shy about introducing yourself and giving an "elevator pitch" that lays out your MVP-worthy credentials.
Secure a nomination for an MVP award. If you manage to sufficiently impress a current MVP or Microsoft employee, they may choose to submit your name as a nominee to the awards committee. This is an achievement in itself, but it's also only the first step toward the coveted MVP award. Some potential nominators may be fine with this tactic, while others may take offense. Most people in these categories will know how to go about nominating you.
Be sure to thank your nominator personally and profusely. After all, they've done you a great service! Provide documentation that supports your nomination when requested. Unsubscribe any time. Why Access? It's what I know. I've written and maintained dozens of Access applications over the past 14 years. I've bumped into many of Access's limitations. I've found creative ways to work around most of them. I've learned to live with the others. It's a stable platform. If you developed an Access application using Access and did not touch it for 14 years, there's a very good chance it will run in Access without requiring any modifications.
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