Grow

Turn members into advocates

The best way to grow your virtual academy is to help members achieve transformation, enabling them to share their success stories and invite others.

Celebrate their achievements, help them grow into leadership roles, and empower them to co-create your virtual academy’s future.

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Leadership Pathways

Encourage members to take on leadership roles within the community.

Member Sharing

Encourage members to share their learning journeys and achievements with their networks.

Referral System

Set up a system where members can invite others to join the community.

Leadership Pathways

Encourage members to take on leadership roles within the academy.

Member Sharing

Encourage members to share their learning journeys and achievements with their networks.

Referral System

Set up a system where members can invite others to join the academy and its programs.

The virtual academy

Member
Growth
Journey

Member Growth
Journey

The member growth journey helps us understand where members are at on their journey to becoming a champion. These categories are fluid, and members may move between them based on their evolving interests, needs, and circumstances. 

Recognizing and understanding these different engagement styles can help you better cater to the diverse needs of your community.

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A graph illustrating the member growth journey, the y-axis being their commitment to the learning community and the x-axis being their engagement over timeA graph illustrating the member growth journey, the y-axis being their commitment to the learning community and the x-axis being their engagement over timeA graph illustrating the member growth journey, the y-axis being their commitment to the learning community and the x-axis being their engagement over timeA graph illustrating the member growth journey, the y-axis being their commitment to the learning community and the x-axis being their engagement over timeA graph illustrating the member growth journey, the y-axis being their commitment to the learning community and the x-axis being their engagement over timeA graph illustrating the member growth journey, the y-axis being their commitment to the learning community and the x-axis being their engagement over timeA graph illustrating the member growth journey, the y-axis being their commitment to the learning community and the x-axis being their engagement over time

Newbies

These are the newest members of the academy. They may not yet have defined their engagement style or level of participation.

Observers

These members consume content and observe discussions without actively participating. They often make up a significant portion of the community and can still gain considerable value, even if they are not visibly active.

Mavens

These members engage mainly with the learning content. They may not be as vocal in discussions or in community events, but they consume resources avidly and make significant progress in their learning journeys.

Explorers

These members drop in occasionally to consume content or participate in discussions. They may not be consistent in their engagement, but they still contribute to community activity.

Contributors

Contributors actively participate in discussions and other activities but aren't as visible or influential as champions. They may post regularly and offer help to other members, but aren't typically creating new content or leading initiatives.

Champions

These are your most active, engaged, and committed members. They regularly participate in discussions, create content, mentor others, and often take on leadership roles.

Newbies

These are the newest members of the community. They may not yet have defined their engagement style or level of participation.

Observers

These members consume content and observe discussions without actively participating. They often comprise a significant portion of the community and can still gain considerable value, even if they are not visibly active.

Mavens

These members engage mainly with the learning content. They may not be as vocal in discussions or in community events, but they consume resources avidly and make significant progress in their learning journeys.

Explorers

These members drop in occasionally to consume content or participate in discussions. They may not be consistent in their engagement, but they still contribute to community activity.

Contributors

Contributors actively participate in discussions and other activities but aren't as visible or influential as champions. They may post regularly and offer help to other members, but aren't typically creating new content or leading initiatives.

Champions

These are your most active, engaged, and committed members. They regularly participate in discussions, create content, mentor others, and often take on leadership roles.

“Everybody talks about community, but few companies have really effectively built communities that have reliable, strong ties. Most have a loose association with people that have once consumed a product or service. But what I really mean is a sense of belonging. That's community.”
Dominic Blank, Co-Founder, Hyrise Academy

Dominic Blank

Co-Founder, Hyrise Academy

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