Who Are Bentley’s Knowledge Executives?

Stuart, to date most of the updates have been through Bentley's Twitter account. It appears from time to time in the list to the right of the main page.

Hi Bear,

Unknown said:

to date most of the updates have been through Bentley's Twitter account.

I don't treat Twitter can be promoted a main announcement channel. My experience is Twitter is great as a channel for short news, but more official announcements are always published also on web. I see Bentley Systems Twitter channel has about 9k followers ... many local channels have much more. And where to provide information and announcements about Knowledge Executives, that is community appraisal, than on the community web?

Regards,

  Jan

With the loss to the communities of people like Phil Chouinard, there may not be many left to run any program. There was a promise of a restart, but things have been very quiet since then.

Unknown said:

With the loss to the communities of people like Phil Chouinard, there may not be many left to run any program.

Agree :-(

Unknown said:

There was a promise of a restart, but things have been very quiet since then.

In my opinion the problem is not only missing person(s), but primarily in not clear definition of the program itself, its concept and why Bentley should implement and maintain such activity. It's not easy question and I can see how other companies with similar programs balancing and changing conditions from time to time (but not every few months ;-) to better follow overall company direction and priorities. But at least they define, agree and announce what users and communities are treated as important and contributing.

Regards,

  Jan

There also has to be some benefit to the user Jan, a lot is expected with very little in return as was the case with the first iteration of KE.

All,

Bear is correct, there will be a "restart" as soon as we replace Phil/Tyler's position. We are actively searching and may have someone relatively soon. It will, however, take some time to get our replacement up to speed, so please continue to be patient as we WILL revisit this very important program!

Kelly Chinappi
Director, Support Services

Hi Kelly,

thanks for your information. I am a bit sceptical to believe anything will happen soon, because there is nobody for a year (at least). In world where things changes quickly even former dinosaurus like Microsoft, IBM or HP are able to react in month or so it's too slow process looking like a relic.

And as I wrote, I have not seen any clear definition what such program should focus on and how it can ensure win-win situation: Both benefits for Bentley (by force of better support provided by BeMVPs / KEs to Bentley customers) and also for BeMVPs / KEs. The last experiment year ago in a style "We are happy with you, so we will name you KE, and please do more and in different style (blogs, training sessions)" was very wrong and out of reality in my opinion.

With regards,

Jan

Hi Kelly,

thanks for your information. I am a bit sceptical to believe anything will happen soon, because there is nobody for a year (at least). In world where things changes quickly even former dinosaurus like Microsoft, IBM or HP are able to react in month or so it's too slow process looking like a relic.

And as I wrote, I have not seen any clear definition what such program should focus on and how it can ensure win-win situation: Both benefits for Bentley (by force of better support provided by BeMVPs / KEs to Bentley customers) and also for BeMVPs / KEs. The last experiment year ago in a style "We are happy with you, so we will name you KE, and please do more and in different style (blogs, training sessions)" was very wrong and out of reality in my opinion.

With regards,

Jan