Whether you are entering 2014 with a year of successes to share or you are looking to shake things up, getting involved in groups on the Knowledge Network could be beneficial to you and communities around the world. Groups are places where you can learn about successful practices from others with similar goals and interests, as well as share the achievements and challenges of your local government with a wide audience.

If you are new to the Knowledge Network and are interested in joining groups, check out this helpful Tips and Tricks post on how to use Knowledge Network groups or the groups help section to learn more.

Here are the top 5 most visited groups of 2013

1. ICMA members (This is a hidden group. You must be an ICMA member to see the group.)

2. Citizen Engagement (This is an open group, so anyone can join.)

3. First Time Administrators (This is an ICMA members-only group.)

4. Career Coaching (This is a closed group but anyone can request to join.)

5. Climate Preparedness, Adaptation, &  Resilience (This is an open group, so anyone can join.)

In addition to the 5 most-visited groups on the Knowledge Network, there are 94 other groups covering topics from Small Communities to Management Strategies to Sustainability. Check out the groups page and make a commitment to contributing and getting involved with the greater local government community in 2014.