[Board] [OSGeo-Conf] Conference Committee Guidelines

[Marc Vloemans]

+1

Perhaps it is possible that the board gives some back ground on the 'why' of the request.....? Hopefully taking away the current impression of being directive....

As stated in earlier mails; given recent discussions on the above lists, it seems the focus is still on other things than where we (as a community) want to go.

Reiterating, I still miss a process in which internal stakeholders/participants/members are solicited for their input. Strategising is a process: continuous, participatory, focussed, conscious.

From a Marketing perspective; we are currently working on a marketing strategy. Including, which present and future stakeholders does OSGeo need to reach out to, where are they, by which means/channels and with what appropriate messages/products/services?

I rather work on that than on guidelines :-)

Kind regards,
Marc Vloemans


> Op 6 dec. 2016 om 11:48 heeft Cameron Shorter <cameron.shorter at gmail.com> het volgende geschreven:
> 
> OSGeo board,
> 
> I suspect you'll get a minimal response to a call for membership policies.
> 
> The reasons are relatively subtle. Volunteers step up to scratch an itch if they feel there is a need. If such policies are not in place yet, then communities probably don't feel the need for them.
> 
> Having the board direct communities to produce documents, in a command-and-control type request is typically not how open source communities work effectively.
> 
> I think you will find OSGeo communities work effectively, whether their processes are written down or not.
> 
> If you haven't already read it, I suggest having a look at The Cathedral and the Bazaar, by Eric Raymond. In particular, this chapter:
> 
> http://www.catb.org/esr/writings/cathedral-bazaar/cathedral-bazaar/ar01s11.html
> 
> I suggest that leading by example and amplifying initiatives of others will be more effective for you than leading by directing. It will help you as a board be more effective during your term in office.
> 
> Warm regards, Cameron
> 
>> On 6/12/2016 4:17 AM, Angelos Tzotsos wrote:
>> Dear Conference Committee,
>> 
>> Following up on your recent motion to update your membership policies and process, and the issues raised by this motion, the board has held a video meeting to discuss the issue of committee guidelines.
>> 
>> As a result, the board is asking everyone to write down "committee guidelines" on how each functions.  The idea is to make sure our committees are transparent in their decision making, and open to participation.
>> 
>> There is a wiki page here https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Committee_Guidelines that provides more information (and helpfully provides guidance for committee chairs). There are some examples of different committees doing their thing here (https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Committee_Guidelines#Examples).
>> 
>> Best regards,
>> Angelos
>> 
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