Welcome
Welcome to the Prosci Community! This is a professional space for change management practitioners to learn, share, and grow together. These guidelines help everyone understand how to participate in ways that make our community valuable for all members.
How to Be a Great Community Member
Be Professional and Respectful
Treat everyone with courtesy and respect, even when you disagree
Use professional language in all your posts and comments
Remember that your words represent you and the change management profession
Welcome different perspectives and approaches - there's no single "right way" to manage change
Be patient with members who are new to change management or to the community
Share Thoughtfully
Contribute insights, experiences, and resources that help others
Focus on quality over quantity—thoughtful posts are more valuable than lots of quick comments
Make sure your contributions are relevant to change management
Give credit when you share someone else's ideas, tools, or resources
Search for existing discussions before posting the same question
Protect Confidentiality
Don't share confidential information about your company, clients, or projects
When sharing examples or case studies, remove names and identifying details
Don't use information from the community for commercial purposes without written permission from the original source
Help Build the Community
Welcome new members and help them feel included
Answer questions when you have expertise to share
Thank people who help you
Report content or behavior that violates these guidelines
Provide constructive feedback that helps others learn
What's Not Allowed
Disrespectful Behavior
Personal attacks, insults, or bullying
Harassment of any kind, including based on race, gender, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic
Threats or intimidation
Trolling or deliberately disrupting discussions
Inappropriate Content
False or misleading information
Hate speech or discriminatory content
Sexually explicit or graphic, violent content
Spam or malicious links
Content promoting illegal activities
NO SOLICITING OR SELLING
This community is NOT for business development or sales. You may not:
Advertise or promote your products, services, or consulting business
Recruit clients or solicit business from members
Send unsolicited direct messages promoting your services
Post links to your website, services, or offerings for promotional purposes
Use member information or connections to generate sales leads
Repeatedly mention your company or services in ways that are promotional
This is a learning and professional development space, not a marketplace. Violations will result in immediate removal of content and may lead to suspension or permanent ban from the community.
Exception: If a member directly asks for recommendations or help with a specific need, you may respond once with relevant information, clearly disclosing any commercial relationship. Career opportunities may be shared only in designated areas if available.
Other Violations
Impersonating other members or Prosci staff
Lying about your credentials or certifications
Creating multiple accounts to get around restrictions
Sharing copyrighted, patented or trademarked materials without permission from the owner
Posting other people's private information
Sharing Prosci's proprietary materials with non-members
Reporting Problems
If you see something that violates these guidelines:
Click the "Report" button on the post or comment, OR
Email [email protected] with a link and description
We review all reports within 24-48 hours and take appropriate action.
What Happens If You Break the Rules
We want this to be a positive space for everyone. If you violate these guidelines:
First time or minor issue: You'll get a warning with guidance on how to follow the guidelines. Your content may be removed.
Repeated or moderate violations: You may be temporarily suspended from posting (usually 7-30 days). You can still view content but can't post or comment.
Severe or repeated violations: You may be permanently removed from the community.
Serious situations: For illegal activity, threats, serious harassment, or repeated solicitation, we may take immediate action without warning.
If you think we made a mistake, you can appeal by emailing [email protected] within 30 days with the subject line “Community Suspension Appeal”
Your Privacy and Content
By posting, you give Prosci permission to display your content in the community
Your profile information is visible to other members
We protect your information according to our Privacy Policy: www.prosci.com/privacy-policy
You can request that your content be removed
Remember
This community exists to support your growth as a change practitioner. By following these simple guidelines, you help create a space where everyone can learn, share, and succeed together.
The change management profession thrives when we support each other. Thank you for being part of our community and for helping make it valuable for all members.
Questions? Email [email protected]
By participating in the Prosci Community, you agree to follow these guidelines. We may update them from time to time, and we'll let you know about significant changes. These guidelines work together with our Terms of Service.