Re: [tdf-discuss] Community Management

On 12/16/2010 3:45 AM, Cor Nouws wrote:
> Benjamin Horst wrote (14-12-10 16:21)
>
> > I agree with you about the possible negative connotations of the term
> > "manager," but I think it's just a terminology problem. You could
> > think of the role as "Community Facilitator" or even "host" if you
> > prefer. The actual tasks inherent to the role are similar to the host
> > of a party--introducing people to others with similar interests,
> > helping to coordinate times, places and necessities, etc.
> >
> > In practice, it's hugely helpful to have someone walking around to
> > make sure that good ideas don't get lost and plans receive
> > encouragement and assistance until they are completed. They can also
> > play the role of matchmaker, to help find volunteers for important
> > initiatives that don't have enough helpers.
> >
> > I also understand the desire to form a clean break from the past and
> > to build our own thing this time. I think it's the right approach,
> > but I don't think it means we can eliminate the role of the community
> > manager, though renaming it to better suit our project's culture
> > certainly makes sense.
>
> +1
> Very well said, IMO.
> A good manager serves the community. A manager is not a commander.
> Being a good manager is a time-consuming task. It involves knowing what is going on, understanding 
> the 'how-to's' of many community members, and finding a balance between letting flow, and linking 
> actively, proposing, intervening etc.
> I am sure our bye-laws provide us with some officers, of which I expect one to do this job.
>
> Regards,
> Cor

I agree -- and to avoid the negative implications of "manager" how about calling this valuable 
person the Community Coordinator?

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