The Power of Connection in the Dynamics User Group | Community Spotlight | Bobby Small

Welcome back to Community Spotlight, the series celebrating the leaders, advocates, and builders who power the Dynamics 365 community.
In this episode, Bobby Small shares what more than a decade of volunteering with the Dynamics User Group (DUG) has taught him about people, learning, and the quiet power of connection. From organizing events around the world to supporting 64+ local groups that meet throughout the year, Bobby has seen firsthand how user groups turn isolated practitioners into a collective force.

He reflects on the shift he saw in 2024 — speakers moving from lecture-style sessions to true "community think" conversations — and why a room full of peers will always be smarter than any one expert at the front of it. For Bobby, the best moments happen when he can hear a problem on one side of the room and instantly connect that person to someone on the other side who has the answer.

In this episode, you'll learn:
• How Bobby's first user group meeting in 2013 changed his career
• Why he compares walking into a DUG event to "stepping into Willy Wonka"
• How DUG supports 64+ local groups and global events year-round
• Why the shift from "talking at" to "talking with" audiences is reshaping community events
• How simple peer-to-peer connections fuel the long-term growth of community

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