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Goal Champions
Description
As OpenStack matures, large initiatives linger that affect the
community as a whole. Like with any large body of work, someone needs to
step up and coordinate the group, keep track of progress, call for and
chair regular meetings, and publish status updates. PTLs do this work
for project teams, leaders do it for various cross-project working
groups and SIGs, and champions do it to help us complete release-cycle-goals
over a
cycle. Additionally, efficient coordination is one of the most
productive ways to get things done, especially in large communities.
The work of those champions is essential to the success of OpenStack, and yet it is often challenging to find volunteers for those positions. Contributing as a goal champion takes time (several hours per week), and that commitment needs to be properly recognized and celebrated.
Volunteers for this role will make a direct impact on the productivity of others, become respected leaders in OpenStack community, build influence among their peers, and make great candidates for future elected leadership positions in OpenStack.
Value
Opportunity for Influence
As a sponsor or partial sponsor of a community-wide initiative, you have the opportunity to influence the decision-making process. This influence is particularly true if you have existing workarounds or have attempted alternative solutions, both of which are essential perspectives to have in the goal selection process.
Early Adoption
By sponsoring a community goal champion, you have someone in-house to answer questions about the ongoing work and decision making process upstream. This can be an excellent resource in minimizing disruption to downstream products and services, especially tracking a large piece of work across services and projects.
Contact
If you are interested in helping with community goals, contact the Technical Committee sponsor for this item (dhellmann).