Summary

In this chapter, we have helped you to understand the need for community in technical careers, identify the type of community to become involved with related to your interests, how to participate and contribute to communities and increase internal visibility and results through communities, how communities can help you grow, and how to participate in communities to not only grow but improve your network.

You have learned how to build communities of your own, and how you can lead communities wherever they may be – internal, external, virtual, or in person.

Now we will focus on another aspect of critical importance for your career growth. To advance your technical career, you will also need to spend time giving and receiving mentoring. Mentoring is the topic of the next chapter.