Overall Conference Evaluation

Overall conference evaluation results. 91% of respondents thought the conference was "very good" or "excellent." :-)


Over 140 people filled out Plone Conference 2006 evaluation forms, and we're pleased to report the aggregated results here. 


Thanks again to everyone who came, and to all of you who offered such great, constructive feedback!

Overall, how would you rate...PoorFairGoodVery GoodExcellentDidn't attendResponse Average... Plone Conference0% (0)1% (1)7% (10)25% (36)66% (95)1% (1)4.58... the pre-conference training classes0% (0)3% (4)6% (8)5% (7)27% (38)60% (86)4.39... the post-conference sprint0% (0)1% (1)6% (8)10% (14)12% (17)72% (103)4.18Total Respondents  143(skipped this question)  0
 
Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statements. Plone Conference 2006...Strongly disagreeDisagree somewhatNeutralAgree somewhatStrongly agreeResponse Average... gave me useful, actionable information that I could not have gotten elsewhere1% (1)1% (1)5% (7)35% (50)59% (84)4.50... made me feel more connected to the Plone community1% (1)0% (0)1% (1)18% (26)80% (115)4.78... made me feel empowered to contribute to Plone1% (2)3% (4)13% (18)29% (42)54% (77)4.31Total Respondents  143(skipped this question)  0
 
How would you rate...PoorFairGoodVery GoodExcellentResponse Average... the conference venue0% (0)3% (5)27% (39)41% (58)29% (41)3.94... internet access at the venue7% (10)37% (52)35% (49)17% (23)4% (5)2.72... morning and afternoon food & drink1% (1)7% (10)25% (35)36% (50)31% (43)3.89... food options in the neighborhood0% (0)3% (4)10% (14)43% (61)45% (64)4.29... the registration process1% (2)1% (2)11% (16)37% (53)49% (70)4.31... social events1% (1)8% (10)31% (41)40% (52)21% (27)3.72... before, during and after-conference communications (emails, wiki, website, etc.)0% (0)1% (1)14% (20)36% (51)49% (70)4.34Total Respondents  143(skipped this question)  0
 

 
At future Plone Conferences, would you like to see (relatively) more or fewer...FewerAbout the sameMoreResponse Average... 3-hour tutorials?25% (34)63% (85)11% (15)1.86... 90-minute tutorials?4% (5)52% (71)44% (60)2.40... 45-minute talks?10% (13)67% (91)23% (31)2.13... workshop sessions?7% (9)54% (72)40% (53)2.33... case study panels?23% (31)61% (81)15% (20)1.92... lightning talks?5% (6)69% (91)26% (34)2.21... Birds-of-a-Feather sessions?6% (8)73% (94)20% (26)2.14... keynote/plenary sessions?1% (2)85% (114)13% (18)2.12Total Respondents  141(skipped this question)  2
 

 
How much did you know about Plone before attending Plone Conference 2006? Response PercentResponse Total  Very Little or None8.8%12  Have Used Plone a Bit13.1%18  Use Plone Regularly 8.8%12  Have Built Plone Sites28.5%39  Have Developed Plone Products31.4%43  Core Plone Developer9.5%13Total Respondents  137(skipped this question)  6
 
What sector(s) are you part of? (Multiple selections OK) Response PercentResponse Total Nonprofit31.4%44 Government15.7%22 Education25.7%36 Business41.4%58 Scientific Research10.7%15 Technology Consulting33.6%47 Other (please specify)5.7%8Total Respondents  140(skipped this question)  3
 
Please tell us about the factors that helped you decide to attend Plone Conference 2006.Not a factorA little influenceSome influenceA strong influenceI came because of thisResponse AverageThe agenda6% (8)9% (12)28% (38)43% (59)15% (20)3.52Availability of pre-conference training classes50% (67)6% (8)10% (14)28% (37)6% (8)2.34Location23% (32)10% (14)23% (32)26% (36)18% (25)3.06Cost17% (24)13% (18)30% (42)30% (42)9% (13)3.01Post-conference sprint64% (85)11% (15)8% (11)8% (11)8% (11)1.86Total Respondents  139(skipped this question)  4
 

 
Which of these followup actions are you going to take as a result of Plone Conference 2006? Response PercentResponse Total Join or start a local Plone user group30.2%39 Seek additional Plone training opportunities38%49 Begin contributing to Plone or an add-on product41.9%54 Implement Plone in my organization34.9%45 Evangelize Plone to others69%89 Apply for membership in the Plone Foundation14%18 Other (please describe)29.5%38Total Respondents  129(skipped this question)  14