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=Overview=
 
=Overview=
  
This '''commitment statement''' During the [[Guerrilla Translation Reloaded Full Report | Guerrilla Translation Reloaded event]] we decided to draft and sign a '''commitment statement''', both for existing team members and new. The following extracts are from the Reloaded report:
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This '''commitment statement''' has been adapted from the GT Commitment statement created during the [[Guerrilla Translation Reloaded Full Report | Guerrilla Translation Reloaded event]], both for existing team members and new. The following extracts are from the Reloaded report:
  
 
<blockquote>"Ann Marie mentioned the mapping again, because if we start by 1) crafting a common “commitment statement” and 2) signing it, saying we’re on board, we must also know the true limits of availability. In short, we focused less on building a platform and more on building relationships, in part because of the composition of our group. While we need to account for time and money, we also need to account for commitment and actions within the relationships."</blockquote>
 
<blockquote>"Ann Marie mentioned the mapping again, because if we start by 1) crafting a common “commitment statement” and 2) signing it, saying we’re on board, we must also know the true limits of availability. In short, we focused less on building a platform and more on building relationships, in part because of the composition of our group. While we need to account for time and money, we also need to account for commitment and actions within the relationships."</blockquote>
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<blockquote>"...commitment statements would help determine a legal structure based on the needs of the members".</blockquote>
 
<blockquote>"...commitment statements would help determine a legal structure based on the needs of the members".</blockquote>
  
The Guerrilla Translation Commitment statement (full text below) is signed by all Transition and Committed Translators as part of the collective's [[Community Rhythms#Quarterly Evaluation | quarterly evaluations]]. Failing to uphold the commitment statement results in [[Commons-Oriented Open Cooperative Governance Model V 2.0#Graduated Sanctions for failing to meet quarterly quotas | graduated sanctions]].
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The DisCO.coop Commitment statement (full text below) is signed by all Committed Members as part of the collective's [[Community Rhythms#Quarterly Evaluation | quarterly evaluations]]. Failing to uphold the commitment statement results in [[Distributed_Cooperative_Organization_(DisCO)_Governance_Model_V_3.0#Graduated_sanctions_for_failing_to_meet_quarterly_quotas | graduated sanctions]].
  
The commitment statement can also serves as a quarterly self-evaluation template. Members of the collective review their statement to evaluate whether it has been met before contrasting opinions with the rest of the team.  
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The commitment statement can also serve as a quarterly self-evaluation template. Members of the collective review their statement to evaluate whether it has been met before contrasting opinions with the rest of the team.  
  
  
  
[[image: Lara_Statement.png | center | caption: Lara´s statement from Summer 2018]]
 
  
 
= Commitment Statement Template Text =
 
= Commitment Statement Template Text =
  
Guerrilla Translation is important to me, and I intend to continue to help co-create its future. Below are commitments that I have had (or, for newer members, will have) a part in developing, and which I commit to for the following term of <span style="background:yellow">(three months, until month/year)</span>. If I have any strong feelings about changes that need to be made in any of these statements, I will raise a question in [https://www.loomio.org/d/KDlF62Gi/commitment-statement this Loomio thread], so we can discuss it together. Here is my commitment statement.
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DisCO is important to me, and I intend to continue to help co-create its future. Below are commitments that I have had (or, for newer members, will have) a part in developing, and which I commit to for '''the following term of three months, through [date]'''. If I have any strong feelings about changes that need to be made in any of these statements, I will raise a question in this [https://www.loomio.org/d/MIAGOS2b/disco-mothership-commitment-statement Loomio thread], so we can discuss it together. Here is my commitment statement.
  
I <span style="background:yellow">(name)</span> am committed to Guerrilla Translation. During the next three months, I agree to:
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I '''''[name]''''' am committed to the DisCO Mothership. During the next 3 months, I agree to:
  
# '''Maintain our rhythms:''' Daily check in, weekly Loomio/Trello, biweekly sprint, monthly accounting and quarterly evaluations.
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# '''Maintain our [[Community_Rhythms | rhythms]]:''' Daily check-in, weekly Loomio/Trello, Working circle and Time Tracking, Sprint call, Vibe call, monthly accounting and quarterly SpaceCamp evaluation.
 
# '''Promptly inform''' of any absences, including illness or sabbaticals.
 
# '''Promptly inform''' of any absences, including illness or sabbaticals.
 
# '''Communicate clearly, create and observe explicit norms and boundaries'''. This includes responding to any team communications and, also, expressing my opinion, addressing power and vulnerability.
 
# '''Communicate clearly, create and observe explicit norms and boundaries'''. This includes responding to any team communications and, also, expressing my opinion, addressing power and vulnerability.
 
# '''Teach myself and mentor others''' on working in the collective while being ready to give and receive critical feedback.
 
# '''Teach myself and mentor others''' on working in the collective while being ready to give and receive critical feedback.
# '''Accrue a minimum of 400 Love credits''' whether through translation, editing, formating or production.
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# '''Commit to join and be an active participant''' of the following working circles: XXX, XXX, XXX, XXX. Furthermore, I will take on the stewardship of XXX circle, and the co-stewardship of XXX circle, as reflected on the [Roles/Availability_Mapping | Roles/Availability] Mapping page.
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# '''Accrue a fair number of Love credits''' in relevant areas.
 
# '''Represent and advocate for the collective''', online and off.
 
# '''Represent and advocate for the collective''', online and off.
 
# '''Systemically distribute Care work''':
 
# '''Systemically distribute Care work''':
 
## My level of care work will correspond to the benefit I get from the coop.
 
## My level of care work will correspond to the benefit I get from the coop.
 
## I will care for the wellbeing of the collective as a living entity, and make sure it’s healthy and thriving.
 
## I will care for the wellbeing of the collective as a living entity, and make sure it’s healthy and thriving.
## I will care for the wellbeing of all members of the collective, specially the person I am supporting.
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## I will care for the wellbeing of all members of the collective, especially the person I am supporting.
## I will keep my section in our [[Roles/Availability Mapping | Availability Mapping page]] updated, and join at least one work circle.
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## I will keep my section in our [[Roles/Availability_Mapping | Availability Mapping page]] updated, and join at least one work circle.
 
# '''Not wait for others to do what I could do myself''', and ask for help when I am stuck.  
 
# '''Not wait for others to do what I could do myself''', and ask for help when I am stuck.  
 
# '''Offer my creativity and dedication''' and create new patterns together.
 
# '''Offer my creativity and dedication''' and create new patterns together.
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I understand that fulfilling these commitments is a prerequisite to full participation in the collective. If I feel unable to meet these commitments, I will communicate this and if necessary, I will declare a sabbatical or reexamine my relationship with the collective.  
 
I understand that fulfilling these commitments is a prerequisite to full participation in the collective. If I feel unable to meet these commitments, I will communicate this and if necessary, I will declare a sabbatical or reexamine my relationship with the collective.  
  
Three months from now, if I do not meet these requirements, I understand that I will need to address any issues and possibly be prepared to leave the collective.
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[length of term] from now, if I do not meet these requirements, I understand that I will need to address any issues and possibly be prepared to leave the collective.
  
  
<span style="background:yellow">Name, date and Signature'''</span>
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<span style="background:green">Name, date and Signature'''</span>
  
 
=Links=
 
=Links=
  
* [https://www.loomio.org/d/KDlF62Gi/commitment-statement Loomio discussion]
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* [https://www.loomio.org/s/MIAGOS2b Loomio discussion]
* [https://trello.com/c/qRihFGRD Trello Card]
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* [https://trello.com/c/GmmWZoxS/245-commitment-statement Trello Card]
* [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1puCgbP3Go2XXQ-kocvcVRMUFlMiHBQbs?usp=sharing Folder containing templates and member's Commitment Statements]
 
  
 
[[category: Community]]  
 
[[category: Community]]  
 
[[category: 2018 Rev‏‎]]
 
[[category: 2018 Rev‏‎]]

Revision as of 10:13, 1 April 2021

Overview

This commitment statement has been adapted from the GT Commitment statement created during the Guerrilla Translation Reloaded event, both for existing team members and new. The following extracts are from the Reloaded report:

"Ann Marie mentioned the mapping again, because if we start by 1) crafting a common “commitment statement” and 2) signing it, saying we’re on board, we must also know the true limits of availability. In short, we focused less on building a platform and more on building relationships, in part because of the composition of our group. While we need to account for time and money, we also need to account for commitment and actions within the relationships."

"...commitment statements would help determine a legal structure based on the needs of the members".

The DisCO.coop Commitment statement (full text below) is signed by all Committed Members as part of the collective's quarterly evaluations. Failing to uphold the commitment statement results in graduated sanctions.

The commitment statement can also serve as a quarterly self-evaluation template. Members of the collective review their statement to evaluate whether it has been met before contrasting opinions with the rest of the team.



Commitment Statement Template Text

DisCO is important to me, and I intend to continue to help co-create its future. Below are commitments that I have had (or, for newer members, will have) a part in developing, and which I commit to for the following term of three months, through [date]. If I have any strong feelings about changes that need to be made in any of these statements, I will raise a question in this Loomio thread, so we can discuss it together. Here is my commitment statement.

I [name] am committed to the DisCO Mothership. During the next 3 months, I agree to:


  1. Maintain our rhythms: Daily check-in, weekly Loomio/Trello, Working circle and Time Tracking, Sprint call, Vibe call, monthly accounting and quarterly SpaceCamp evaluation.
  2. Promptly inform of any absences, including illness or sabbaticals.
  3. Communicate clearly, create and observe explicit norms and boundaries. This includes responding to any team communications and, also, expressing my opinion, addressing power and vulnerability.
  4. Teach myself and mentor others on working in the collective while being ready to give and receive critical feedback.
  5. Commit to join and be an active participant of the following working circles: XXX, XXX, XXX, XXX. Furthermore, I will take on the stewardship of XXX circle, and the co-stewardship of XXX circle, as reflected on the [Roles/Availability_Mapping | Roles/Availability] Mapping page.
  6. Accrue a fair number of Love credits in relevant areas.
  7. Represent and advocate for the collective, online and off.
  8. Systemically distribute Care work:
    1. My level of care work will correspond to the benefit I get from the coop.
    2. I will care for the wellbeing of the collective as a living entity, and make sure it’s healthy and thriving.
    3. I will care for the wellbeing of all members of the collective, especially the person I am supporting.
    4. I will keep my section in our Availability Mapping page updated, and join at least one work circle.
  9. Not wait for others to do what I could do myself, and ask for help when I am stuck.
  10. Offer my creativity and dedication and create new patterns together.


I understand that fulfilling these commitments is a prerequisite to full participation in the collective. If I feel unable to meet these commitments, I will communicate this and if necessary, I will declare a sabbatical or reexamine my relationship with the collective.

[length of term] from now, if I do not meet these requirements, I understand that I will need to address any issues and possibly be prepared to leave the collective.


Name, date and Signature

Links