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Leadership Definition

The Leadership Development Working Group published a draft definition in September 2022 and hosted a call for feedback. You can view the initial definition. The working group incorporated the feedback and drafted a revised definition which you will find below. This revised definition was published in October 2022.

Painot na tataramon

Kami, sa Leadership Development Working Group, naghaman nin depenisyon kan pagigin lider na marepresentar sa manlain-lain na eksperyensya asin perspektibo kan mga myembros kan komunidad. Nag-aandam kami na makahaman nin depenisyon na marepresentar sa manlain-lain na konteksto asin kultura na mapahiling kan mga pinagtatawan importansya kan Wikimedia. Ini matau nin giya sa samuyang mga plano sa pag-implementar kan pagigin lider asin ini pwede man magin mga basehan na suhestyon sa sadiri nindong mga pag-eespwerso.

Pankagabsan na depenisyon

An pagigin lider maiintindihan bilang kakayahan na maggiya, mag-agda na maghiro, makahaman nin awtonomiya, mag-alok o mag-usol sa mga tawo pasiring sa sarong kakaabtan.

Igwa nin iba-ibang aspeto an pagigin lider: ini mahihiling depende sa linggwistiko asin sosyo-kultural na konteksto.

An pamamayo sarong kolektibong espwerso: Mantang an mga kakayahan asin kalidad kan sarong tawo dati nang kaipuhan, an kun pano an sarong grupo nagtatrabaho, naghahaman nin mga desisyon, asin nagtatau nin responsibilidad, ini sarong paagi sa pag-abot kan nagkakasarong pig-aandam o bisyon.

Sa Wikimedia, an ideya kan Pamamayo pwedeng minasunod sa desentralisadong lakdang kan awtonomikong pagkokontribwar, kaiba alagad dai limitado sa bakong tradisyunal na porma kan paghahaman nin desisyon asin pag-ayon sa mga kasaraditan. Boot sabihon, an “lider” o “pamayo” sarong tawo, katungdan o grupo na nagmamawot na maghiras para sa sarong espesipikong katuyuhan.

Tulong kategorya kun sain an pamamayo pwede pang mabanga.

1. Gawi kan mga pamayo.

• Paghaman nin espasyo kun sain magkakaigwa nin nagkakasarong bisyon sa paagi nin pagtinarabangan sa pag-iisip, diskusyon, asin pagdedesisyon.
• Paggiya asin pagtau nin suporta para sa kolaboratibong paggibo nin desisyon para sa komunidad tangani na makahaman nin nagkakasarong estratehiya tangani na maabot an inaandam.
• Pagtabang na magkaigwa nin espasyo nin pagtatarabangan kun sain an mga myembros kan komunidad makakahaman nin mga marhay na ideya asin mga bagong paagi na gibuhon an mga bagay-bagay.
• Pagkakaigwa asin pagmamantener kan tiwala sa laog kan komunidad sa paagi kan pagigin silag, inklusibo, asin awtonomiya kan grupo.
• Pagtatau nin inspirasyon, pag-uusol, asin pagmomotibar sa mga myembros kan komunidad na mag-eksperimento asin maggibo nin mga kalkuladong pagpusta sa mga bagay.
• Pag-aram, asin kun posible, paghali kan mga ulang, pagpasiguro na dai ini magigin ulang sa iba pa.
• Pag-igot na maintindihan an mga kakayahan asin interes kan mga myembros kan komunidad tangani na matawan suporta an saindang mga kakusugan, asin makahaman nin espasyo na nakaka-inganyar magtrabaho.

2. Mga kalidad kan Pamayo

• Pagkapusog: Kakayahan na magpadagos sa tahaw kan pagsakit sa paagi kan paghinimbang kan estratehiya, pagbago kan mga paagi o kaya pagluway-luway.

• Padagos na pagtalubo: Pagigin bukas na pulbaran an mga bagong paagi asin makanuod sa mga sala mantang nag-aabante.

• Integridad: Pag-uyon sa nagkasurunduan na mga gawi.

• Pokus: Pagbalanse sa pangangaipo kan komunidad na igwa nin mga panghaluyan o panghaliputan na mga pig-aandam, paghahaman nin pag-uruyon tangani maabot an pig-aandam.

• Kusog-boot: Kamuyahan na magpurbar nin bago, dai nahahandal na makagibo nin sala. Pagtau nin proteksyon sa mga myembros kan komunidad na yaun pa sa proseso nin pagkakanuod. Pagtau nin pagmidbid sa mga naaabot kan iba.

• Pakikidumamay: Kakayahan na maghimati, nangagaipo asin hinahagad na magtau nin marhay na reaksyon an iba.

• Pag-aku: Pag-aku nin responsiblidad sa mga gibuhon; pagigin mapagmangno kan oras, lugar, asin mga tawo na igwa nin kaipuhan gibuhon.

• Epektibong Pakiki-ulay: Kakayahan na magdangog tangani na makaintindi, asin maghiras nin mga maninigong impormasyon sa paagi nin mga tamang linya, pagpapasiguro na an mga ini nareresibe asin naiiintindihan nin malinaw asin igwa nin katuyohan.

Mga resulta kan pamamayo

• An mga tawo libreng nakakapag-urulay kun ano an mga sala asin nakakanuod sa mga ini sa konstruktibo asin pakikidumamay na paagi.
• Namamati kan mga tawo na sinda tinatawan nin halaga, respeto, asin dinadangog.
• Nagtatau an mga tawo nin mga bagong ideya asin pigmamantener an kamuyahan na magkaigwa nin kaaraman.
• An mga tawo naghahaman asin pig-aabot an sarong pig-aandam.

How to make sense of the “leadership” definition

What is the intention and background of the definition?

Our goal was to find agreement and aspects of similarity in how we – members of different communities and regions – view, experience, and aim for leadership. We believe a unified view fosters alignment in the movement. So far, the movement has mainly grown out of many individual or local efforts, each in their own way, according to their knowledge of local circumstances (social, political, economical, cultural, etc). Through this effort, we have built something impressive, a mixture of bazaars and cathedrals that somehow work together. Though we have come far, the effort has been mostly separate. With this in mind, the Leadership Development Working Group is making a concerted effort to compare notes---so to speak---about the leadership process across the Wikimedia movement.

The definition is intended to clarify how effective leadership in the movement generally exists, and how it exists differently than in non-Wiki contexts (for instance, corporate leadership). To connect the definition with leadership theory, the theories that the draft definition is most influenced by are: Servant Leadership, Shared Leadership, Collaborative Leadership. In the definition, we explain that leadership in the movement is a collective, shared endeavor. While “leadership” can refer to one person, it does not have to and in our movement, we tend to view leadership in the collective sense. We revised the definition based on feedback to explicitly emphasize collective leadership, meaning groups of people leading.

Our intention is not to introduce a novel definition but to try to make explicit the kinds of leadership qualities, actions, and outcomes our movement values and aspires too. We hoped to identify what leadership looks like within our movement and then put that knowledge to use so that potential leaders and emerging communities don't have to reinvent the wheel.

Universality or culturally determined - what does this definition address?

We recognize that leadership can surface in different ways depending on context and situation. This is addressed directly in the definition.

We considered the specificity of the definition and drafted it to be broad enough to be used by various individuals and groups. We recognize that leadership initiatives will take place on a local level and do not believe that a definition can truly be universal. We aimed however to create a shared definition that can act as a movement-wide guide and enable cross-sharing of learnings across communities.

How can the definition be used?

We do not want to be prescriptive about how the definition is used. The use of this definition is not a demand but a recommendation and aspiration for better movement-wide coordination and alignment about how we view, value and develop leadership. It is also not a static definition. We expect it will evolve and improve with new movement insights and experiences.

The definition can be used to kickstart or prioritize conversations about leadership and community building; guide the design of leadership development initiatives; hold existing or emerging leadership accountable; and improve current leadership processes.

Next are some examples of how the definition can be used, including example reflection questions. (These are suggestions and do not represent a comprehensive list):

• You are seeking a grant for a new capacity building project: use it to help guide your project’s design and evaluation
  • Ask: what are the best strategies to develop the qualities outlined in the leadership definition? Is the project addressing relevant and necessary leadership skills in your community?
• You are forming a new user group or project: use it to construct a “job description” of the group or project’s leaders; use it to determine group agreements, values, and culture; or use it to inspire discussion about what would help improve group collaboration and communication.
  • Ask: how can we create a culture that embodies leadership qualities of collaborative design-making, trust, and accountability? What kind of leadership outcomes signal that we are working successfully? What do we value in our group or project’s leadership? What kind of leadership do we want to represent and show to others? What challenges do we face in acting according to the leadership qualities?
• You are an event or campaign organizer: use it as a reflection guide about your skills and impact as an organizer; or use it to reflect on your participants’ needs
  • Ask: how can I improve my abilities as an organizer who enables participants to create and experiment? How can I host an event that inspires participants to continue contributing to Wikipedia after the event?
• You are an on-wiki functionary: use it to hold yourself and others accountable
  • Ask: am I modeling leadership qualities of empathy and creating safety when I engage with others? Am I contributing to a supportive environment? Are there ways I can improve my leadership abilities or improve others’ leadership abilities?
• You are an affiliate leader: use it to improve pathways and processes for supporting, evaluating, and recognizing leaders; use it to assess your organization’s skill sets and skill gaps; or use it to align your organization’s leadership with the values, culture, and mission with the broader movement.
  • Ask: how do we support the development of leadership qualities? Which qualities, actions, and outcomes do we prioritize as an affiliate? How can we recognize leaders within our affiliate who demonstrate our priority leadership qualities? How do we change our recruitment strategy to recruit for certain leadership qualities?
• You are a new volunteer and want to become a community leader: use it to guide your skill development
  • Ask: where can I demonstrate leadership? How can I improve my skills? Who can I get feedback from about the impact of my actions?

Community groups are welcome to use this definition how they see fit. We continue to welcome insights about how the definition is used, how it is contextually altered, and how it might be improved.

What is next for LDWG?

The LDWG plans to use this definition to inform a leadership development plan, which aims to determine practical actions and processes for leadership development Our hope is that the leadership definition and forthcoming leadership development plan can provide greater clarity, coordination and mobilization of leadership development initiatives.

In the upcoming months, LDWG will be looking into the leadership initiatives and needs that exist in the movement and begin drafting a leadership development plan that looks at leadership development priorities, pathways and structures. You can read more in the updates published each month.