[foundation-board] thoughts on new staff

Wed Dec 15 16:57:19 UTC 2010

On 15 December 2010 16:52, Jo Walsh <metazool at gmail.com> wrote:
> Half-finished email from yesterday:
>
> On probation: Ian mentioned that the Board shouldn't be "micro-managing" the
> coordinator, engaging with review after probation etc.
>
> Perhaps the suggestion is micro-managing but I see it as extra support for
> Rufus, who is loaded with responsibility to make judgement calls and to help
> OKF staff with any problems they have.

I think ian's concern is just that the Board would be gradually
stepping back (one reason why we are hiring the PC). However, I don't
think there is any reason that board members who want to help out or
get more involved should be prevented from doing so :)

> The Projects Coordinator is a special case as I expect they would be
> responsible for managing contractors, etc.
>
> Given OKF is scaling upwards, having Rufus as the only point of contact for
> growing number of people working for OKF is still not addressing the "Rufus
> doesn't scale" problem ...

I'd certainly welcome (but do not require!) assistance from fellow
board members in making doing a probation assessment.