Dear Hotties,
Building a healthy, productive community is exciting. Our work is internationally recognized. Last year we wrote the membership code of conduct. As we grow, we aim to improve our common understandings with each other. To help with this, the Board and Membership Chair have been writing about how to resolve issues that may arise turning to health and collaboration as our guiding focus. The very nature of our work is often tense and fast-paced. We know that sometimes we disagree or misunderstand each other. Some of the key messages that we hope all of us can agree upon: Step Back, Contemplate, Take an email/conversation time out (1 hour, 1 day) Pausing, Breathing time Ask clarifying questions, recognize differences in opinion, language, and culture Name and identify "escalation" or provocative" statements Board members are expected to be leaders supporting good conduct Review cnvc.org Communications basics: an overview of non-violent communications "Encourage respect, professionalism, and "fun". Here are some supporting documents: HOT Membership Code of Conduct: http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/w/images/2/2f/HOT_Membership_Code--proposal_for_annual_meeting_2014.pdf OSM Etiquette Guide: http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Etiquette OSM Community Code of Conduct: https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Community_Code_of_Conduct_(Draft) In an effort to keep evolving, the Community Working group will be reviewing this process during our upcoming meeting. We welcome your input to help us infuse HOT with positive ways to better communicate. Your input is most welcome: https://docs.google.com/a/hotosm.org/document/d/1IB1e039JhSQ5xIwi1f6-8wkSDZitKOGUE6GpOUN78QM/edit# (Special thanks to Gunner from Aspiration for his guidance.) Thanks, Russell and Heather Heather Leson [email protected] Twitter: HeatherLeson Blog: textontechs.com
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