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In this presentation the organization of LPI NL is explained and how the sub affiliate structure can strengthen the local power of the worldwide LPI effort. The achievements and challenges of LPI NL are detailed and the Dutch LPI organization calls for action to energize your local community.
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Energize
Community
LPI EMEA Affiliate Annual MeetingFlorence, 16 September 2011
Fabrice [email protected]+31 648585162
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TopicsAbout Me and LPI-NLAchievements and ChallengesOur Message and Gift to YouQuestions
~ 10 minsfor pitch
~ 5 minsfor questions
About Me (a little bit)
consultant, speaker, chairman and director
Personal
Professional
husband, father, reader and runner
About LPI-NL
Why?
To represent partners and IT professionals of the LPI ecosystem in LPI NL region. To lobby and actively work for the recognition and diffusion of Linux expertise and its certification in the profit and non-profit sector.
To uphold and create value for all partners of LPI.
How?
Affiliate GroupsLPI-Central Europe ↔ LPI Nederland (Master Affiliate) (Sub Affiliate)
LPI NL
Non-profit organizationFoundation (Stichting LPI Nederland)
Started November, 2009Four board members
Mixed representation of stakeholders
Area Operations
Achievements
ECABO IT Knowledge Improvement Program
↓40% of (MBO) schools have teacher(s) trained in LPIC
Program ignited interest in AAP (huge spin-off)
Follow-up in 2012 participating in pilot Introductory Linux LPI
Program “Linux Basics”
Educating
InstitutionalizingIT education blue print (via ECABO)
Self assessment framework for ATM partners
IT knowledge profiles Dutch government
In 2 years from 7 → 13 partners (just tip of the iceberg)
Introduced new partnershipmodel for sponsors
Crafted partnerships betweenZarafa and LPI CE and with educational institutions(ECABO en stichting Praktijkleren)
Partnering
MarketingParticipating as exhibitor,and/or speaker at many, many events!
Articles and presentations
Social media outlets (Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube)
Promotion materials
Challenges
Staying in touch with LPI exam candidates
Partner model doesn't scale
Rethinking partner value
Need for better back-office facilities
… also applicable to
LPI Worldwide?
Our Message
Energize Your Local Community!
Cheaper? Less work? More easy?
Not really(sorry)
... strong business and community networks
… a good insight of local market(s) government policy and politics
… a passionate bunch of people!
But you will get ...
Our Gift to You
Promotion Inventory
LPI
webdavserver
LPI
Questions?
www.lpi-nederland.nl
twitter.com/lpinl
www.youtube.com/user/lpinl
LPI Nederland @ LinkedIn
Contact us
Energize
Community
LPI EMEA Affiliate Annual MeetingFlorence, 16 September 2011
Fabrice [email protected]+31 648585162
Your
