What is a virtual community?

A virtual community is an Internet-based communication channel offering users the ability to instantaneously author and publish text and media. Published articles are referred to as postings and new postings appear at the top of the main page.

What is the purpose of the ATO Leading Edge Virtual Community?

The Virtual Community connects employees to news and information, enabling dialogue across the Air Traffic Organization (ATO) regardless of location and schedule disparities.

By encouraging discussions in a virtual setting, the ATO will enable collaboration, cooperation, and openness between Virtual Community participants. The Virtual Community will contain postings about topics relevant to ATO employees, and encourages its audience to engage through comments, discussions, feedback, and suggestions.

How do I access the ATO Leading Edge Virtual Community?

The ATO Leading Edge Virtual Community is accessible via the Internet by any member of the public at www.atoleadingedge.com.

What are the benefits of the ATO Leading Edge Virtual Community?

The Virtual Community will provide two main benefits to the Air Traffic Organization. It will:

• Allow discussions to take place in a virtual setting. Dialogue enables collaboration, cooperation, and transparency among all participants.
• Archive information and discussions for future reference, facilitating knowledge sharing and institutional knowledge transfer to the next generation of ATO leaders.

How do I post a comment on the ATO Leading Edge Virtual Community?

Click "leave a comment" located at the bottom of the post. A form will appear where you can enter your comment.

How does the new Virtual Community differ from the one previously set up for the Leading Edge Forum?

Following the Leading Edge Forum, the virtual community was revamped in order to make the site more user-friendly and add to the experience of on-line collaboration.