A Transition Plan

[Dave Hall]

On Sun, 2010-05-16 at 19:12 +1000, James Beake wrote:
> 
> 
> On 16 May 2010 18:17, Dave Hall <dave.hall at skwashd.com> wrote:

>         I would propose that for the time being Melissa remain as team
>         contact.
>         I would also propose that Peter Baker (aka jellyware) become a
>         co team
>         contact (or whatever the title is).  Peter's role would be to
>         work with
>         Melissa and the community to develop consensus around a new
>         plan for the
>         LoCo.
>         
> 
> 
> Dave are you able to explain to the uninitiated exactly what the role
> of the (co) team contact is? What duties will Peter be sharing with
> Melissa

I would leave it to them to work out who would take on what.  Their
focus would be on the workplan I have already proposed.  I don't want to
impose a deadline on them completing this work as it is a volunteer
thing and it takes time to build consensus.  At the same time I don't
want to see it drag on for a year or anything like that.

>         I think that Peter is the best person to bring the group
>         together, while
>         Melissa has the experience to stop us making the same mistakes
>         again.  I
>         thin the 2 of them would make a great time to move us
>         forward.  Keep in
>         mind this is an interim arrangement.
>         
>  
> Is Peter happy with this nomination? Have you discussed this with him?

In the wee hours of this morning I chatted very briefly with Melissa
about this and she didn't raise any real objections, but I didn't spell
out a plan as detailed as I have here.

I also emailed Peter before I went to bed, he replied this morning
indicating that he would consider taking on such a role.

I have little interest in engaging with either of them in lengthy off
list discussion about how I though this should work.  That is something
for them to sort out and also for the community to discuss - publicly. 
>         I think the first role of the new team should be to facilitate
>         a
>         discussion on the direction and objectives of the group, to be
>         followed
>         by how to structure the group.
>         
>  
> In principle I'm all for any process that will clear the air and get
> us all pulling in the same direction. 

This is exactly the reason why I have proposed this arrangement.  Keep
in mind this is a temporary arrangement to get things working again.
The discussion _facilitated_ by Melissa and Peter should be aiming to
bring people together around a shared vision for the group. 
Cheers

Dave