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Discover the Value of Connecting as a Dynamics NAV User Group (NAVUG) Member

Discover the Value of Connecting as a Dynamics NAV User Group (NAVUG) Member. Welcome! Trish Boccuti, Program Director, NAVUG. Value.

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Discover the Value of Connecting as a Dynamics NAV User Group (NAVUG) Member

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  1. Discover the Value of Connecting as a Dynamics NAV User Group (NAVUG) Member Welcome! Trish Boccuti, Program Director, NAVUG

  2. Value "Owning Dynamics is better when you are part of a community. The user group helps us to learn through the mistakes of others, and we can help others who can learn and grow from our examples." Mike Ball Applications Analyst The J. R. Simplot Company

  3. User Groups? Communities? • Problems: • Use portion of your Dynamics NAV system • Issues with which only consultants can help • Solution: Networking with a community • Peer to Peer Networking helps you discover avenues for overcoming problems.  • A community can save you real $$ - by avoiding consulting hours, Microsoft trouble tickets, or avoiding the wrong add-on or ISV.

  4. So who is NAVUG?

  5. In The Beginning… • Officially recognized by Microsoft as the NAV User Group • The largest, independent user group for users of Microsoft Dynamics NAV • Over 500 companies • Both Customer and Partner members • Some using NAV since 1999!

  6. NAVUG Is: • A forum for learning and networking, focused on helping each member be more productive and efficient • A source for unbiased, first-hand “real-world” information • An advocate for member needs and priorities • A collective voice to Microsoft as well as Partners and Vendors • Programs and resources, peer-to-peer networking, sharing of solutions and best practices

  7. Users Helping Users

  8. Users Sharing with Users • Ask the Experts Series • Finance • Manufacturing • IT • Special Interest Groups • Developers • Finance/Accounting • Developers • Manufacturing

  9. The power of users helping users

  10. The power of users helping users

  11. The power of users helping users

  12. NAVUG Programs • Workshops – presentations and “how-to’s” • Roundtables – interactive sharing • Microsoft Conduits – focused product feedback • Partner Showcases – efficient solutions • Special Interest Groups – common issues, common answers • Regional Chapters – in-person, in-depth meetings • Annual User Conference – focused on just Dynamics NAV All NAVUG programs are conducted via LiveMeeting webinars, and are recorded and posted on NAVUG.com

  13. Workshops • Webinars hosted by either NAV subject matter experts, Microsoft, or NAVUG Partner • Average 4+ workshops each month • Past topics have included: • Account Schedules and Dimensions • NAV Security • Warehouse Management • Inventory Costing • Maximizing NAV Reports • Risk Management and Audit Compliance

  14. Roundtables • Interactive discussions to provide a safe environment to discuss a specific NAV topic, with open discussion from members on: • What’s worked • What’s not worked • Experiences and opinions • Roundtables often lead to additional programs where a subject matter expert (SME) would review the topic in detail. • Ask the Expert Series

  15. Microsoft Conduits • A feedback channel from the membership on specific NAV functionality or topic area. • Feedback is collected and provided to Microsoft R&D or other interested area. • Microsoft reviews information and then presents to membership an update of how these concerns are being addressed.

  16. Partner Showcases • A focused opportunity to learn more about a Partner’s specific products or services. • NAVUG does not endorse or recommend any of the products and services presented in PS programs. • Participation in PS webinars is strictly voluntary.

  17. Special Interest Groups (SIGs) • Provides a unique opportunity for a subset of members to meet virtually and discuss a specific topic, that does not necessarily apply to the membership as a whole. • Current SIGs include: • NAV Developers (New) • NAV2009 Upgrade • BI and Reporting • Manufacturing • Finance • Security • Inventory Costing

  18. In-Person Meetings • Regional Chapter Meetings (usually quarterly) • Provides an invaluable opportunity to meet in person for deep discussions • Fosters closer networking with those in your immediate vicinity • Annual NAVUG Forum – Las Vegas, November 2011 • Microsoft Convergence – Houston, March, 2012

  19. Navigating Around NAVUG.com

  20. The NAVUG Academy offers a variety of professional, cost-effective learning opportunities to improve your use of Dynamics NAV and advance your business effectiveness. • Academy Distance Learning - Instructor-Led Training At Your Desk • Academy CBT - Thousands of Titles Anytime, Anywhere • Academy Onsite - Classroom Training for Less  • UPCOMING: NAVUG Academy - FRx for Beginners • Friday, 5/20

  21. Company Member Directory

  22. Wisconsin, NAV 5.0

  23. Email Contact

  24. Update Your Company Profile

  25. Week of Nov 7 in Las Vegas

  26. NAVUG Forum Tracks • Finance • Using Dimensions to Their Full Potential • Account Schedules Deep Dive – 2 hour session • Consolidation Accounting • NAV Finance & Accounting 101 – 2 hour session • Ask The Expert - Finance and Accounting • 50 Tips in 50 Minutes • Upgrading • Preparing for an Upgrade to Dynamics NAV 2009 • New Reporting Options and Challenges in NAV 2009 • New Features and Functions in NAV 2009 • Upgrading from the Customer Perspective • Discovering Business Needs & Gathering Requirements • IT/Developers • Setting up your own BI Infrastructure • RTC Development and Deployment • SQL Query 101 • Database Optimization

  27. NAVUG Forum Tracks • BI & Reporting • Manufacturing • Supply Chain • Inventory and Warehouse Setups • Landed Cost for Supply Chain • Item Tracking using Serials/Lots, FEFO • Bill of Materials and Kitting • Industry SIG: Distribution • Ask The Experts - Supply Chain • Strategic • Microsoft Dynamics NAV Road Map • Cloud Computing – Is it time to invest yet? • Ask the Experts: Information Technology • Significant Interest Groups (SIGs) • Ask the Experts: Business Intelligence

  28. Ready to Join?

  29. Basic Membership Premium Membership Includes everyone in your org. Unlimited Workshops, Webinars & Roundtables Free Regional Chapters Special Interest Groups (SIGs) Microsoft Conduits Significant discounts on Forum Registration and training And so much more!! • Weekly email newsletter • Level 100 Webinars • Paid access to Regional Chapters (Nominal Fee) • Partner Showcase Webinars • Access to Online Community • Twitter feeds & LinkedIn Group

  30. For Example • As a premium member:

  31. Not Enough Solutions? Network! • Join NAVUG on LinkedIn • Follow us Facebook – www.facebook.com/navug • Follow #NAVUG on Twitter • Post to the NAVUG forums - http://community.dynamics.com/ • Ask trish@navug.com for help

  32. Wrap-up • Questions? Feedback? trish@navug.com • Sign up for some events! Make sure you’re receiving your weekly events update

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