[tdf-discuss] Being a steward vs an owner

Filling a role is a matter of taking responsibility, not imposing one's
will. 
        We believe in making progress through giving clear
        responsibilities to individuals. 
        
        Taking responsibility for something is not the same as
        ownership, rather stewardship for an area, activity or issue. 
        
        Taking responsibility can also require, at times, acting as a
        driver. It should not be assumed that stewards and drivers
        typically operate by imposing their own decisions. 
        
        Driving is primarily a matter of attending to a project with a
        goal, and taking steps to ensure the goal is reached (or,
        occasionally, redefining or setting aside the effort). 
        
        Stewards typically solicit input and proposals, enable active
        participation, and facilitate discussion. In some but not all
        cases the steward will also be an active content contributor to
        the matter at hand.
        
        The steward has a responsibility to take multiple points of view
        into account and to try to reach widespread agreement. If there
        is disagreement, she or he should use methods to shed more light
        on the issue, e.g., by taking it to a wider group such as a
        mailing list or forum.
        
        However, it is also the stewards' responsibility to see that a
        decision *is* made, and he or she has the right in the end to
        make that call if in his or her judgment that's the right course
        of action.
        
        
Just some thoughts,

Drew


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