Archive - Core Connectors

[ARCHIVE] Core Connectors
'''This role is no longer in use since July 2016, as decided here. This page has been kept for documentation purposes.'''

What is a Core Connector?
Core Connectors (or "CCs")are the super-highly-involved Connectors who run the organization on a day-to-day basis. They execute the strategy co-created during OuiShare Summits and support the rest of the Connector team in carrying out their activities. They can be referred to as "shepherds of the strategy" or "servant leaders" or "scaffolding" of the organization.

Core Connectors are responsible for at least one strategic function such as:
 * coordination/execution of operational activities (e.g. finance, communication, etc.)
 * coordination of a strategic project (e.g. OuiShare Fest, Magazine, Accelerator, etc.)
 * regional coordination of several local communities (e.g. France, Germany, Latin America, etc.)

Though holding such a responsibility is a necessary condition for becoming a Core Connector, it is not a sufficient one. In fact, part of the functions listed above can also be led by regular Connectors, or (under specific circumstances) even members.

Rights and responsibilities
In addition to Members' and Connectors' rights and responsibilities,

OuiShare Core Connectors can: take day-to-day decisions autonomously (as a coordination team) as long as they are aligned with the strategy co-created during OuiShare Summits; be an official spokesperson of OuiShare without having to consult other team members (but in line with our mission and vision)

OuiShare Core Connectors should:
 * be accountable for the delivery of the strategic function they are responsible of ;
 * create and nurture a team of Connectors and Members around their area(s) of responsibility, and empower them through knowledge transfer ;
 * support the team in their activities, help clarify open quests, and help produce helpful documentation such as wiki entries, guidelines, toolkits, FAQs, etc ;
 * assist other Connectors to speak on behalf of OuiShare when they are asked;
 * attend weekly global coordination and strategy hangouts (mandatory);
 * attend OuiShare Summits and OuiShare Forums every 6 months (mandatory);
 * be responsible for fundraising the OuiShare organization

Becoming a Core Connector
Core Connectors are Connectors who have been involved in the organization for over one year, during which they took leadership on at least one strategic function. Hence, like new Connectors, they are appointed based on past achievement (do-ocracy principle).

Core Connectors are endorsed by any 3 Core Connectors AND 3 regular Connectors who have worked with them over the past year, as long as there is no strong objection/veto from any other (Core) Connector.

New Core Connectors then state their goals for the next year in a "letter of intent" (e.g. email, facebook post, video, or actual letter) that they share in the Connectors group.

There is currently no limit to the number of Core Connectors, but a target ratio of 6 to 7 Connectors per Core Connectors should ideally be maintained.

End of Core Connector status
The Core Connector status remains active as long as the person is able to meet his obligations.

The Core Connector status can be ended if/when:
 * The Core Connector deliberately choses to put a hold on his/her commitment;
 * The Core Connector was not able to fulfill his/her responsibilities;
 * The Coonnector missed a OuiShare Summit without a proper reason, completely missed 2 OuiShare Summits in a row, or has not taken part in team discussions for over one month (core team but also the Connectors group);

These points are thoroughly discussed among Core Connectors before any decision is taken, and the decision announcement will be made by the Core Connector.

These conditions remains flexible, for instance for Core Connectors who brought exceptional achievements to the organization such as co-founders, early builders and long-time Connectors. Like for other statuses, OuiShare reserves the right to revoke a Core Connector status if a person acts against the best interests of the organization, mission and values, is disrespectful towards other members, or engages in serious criminal activity.