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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.

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Kami, ang Leadership Development Working Group, ay bumuo ng kahulugan ng pamumuno na magrerepresenta sa iba’t ibang karanasan at perspektibo ng mga miyembro ng komunidad. Naglalayon kaming makapagbuo ng kahulugan na kakatawan sa iba’t ibang konteksto at kultura at sumasalamin sa inaasahang asal loob ng Wikimedia. Gagabayan nito ang aming mga plano sa pagpapatupad ng pamumuno sa Wikimedia at maari ring maging batayang suhestyon sa inyong mga tinutungo.

Malawak na pangkalahatang kahulugan

Ang pamumuno ay maaaring maunawaan bilang kakayahang gumabay, magbigay ng inspirasyon, bumuo ng awtonomiya, hikayatin ang isang grupo ng mga tao patungo sa iisang layunin o pananaw.

Ang pamumuno ay may iba't ibang aspeto: nagiging iba ito depende sa lingwistiko at sosyo-kultural na konteksto.

Ang pamumuno ay isang kolektibong pagkilos: bagamat ang kasanayan at katangian ng indibidwal ay kinakailangan, ang paraan sa kung paano nagtutulungan ang isang grupo, gumagawa ng mga desisyon at nagbabahagi ng mga responsibilidad, ay susi sa pag-abot ng iisang layunin at pananaw.

Sa Wikimedia, ang ideya ng Pamumuno ay sumusunod sa desentralisadong paraan ng malayang kontribusyon, kabilang ngunit hindi limitado sa di-tradisyunal na paraan ng pagdedesisyon at pagbilang sa mga maliliit na grupo. Sa ganoong kahulugan, ang “pinuno” ay isang tao, posisyon o grupo na kumukuha ng inisyatiba na magbahagi para sa isang partikular na layunin.

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1. Mga ginagawa ng isang mabuting pinuno

• Pinapadali ang pagtatakda ng iisang pananaw sa pamamagitan ng maingat na pag-iisip, talakayan at paggawa ng desisyon.
• Paggabay at pagsuporta sa kolaboratibong paggawa ng desisyon para sa komunidad na lumikha ng mga napagkasunduang paraan para makamit ang kanilang mithiin.
• Paglikha at pagpapanatili ng isang nagbabahagiang espasyo para sa mga miyembro ng komunidad upang makagawa ng mga malikhaing ideya at mga bagong paraan ng paggawa ng mga bagay.
• Pagbuo at pagpapanatili ng tiwala sa loob ng komunidad sa pamamagitan ng pagiging hayag, inklusibo at awtonomiya ng grupo.
• Nagbibigay-inspirasyon, naghihikayat at nag-uudyok sa mga miyembro ng komunidad sa pamamagitan ng positibong pag-impluwensya na mag-eksperimento at kumuha ng mga makatwirang pagsubok.
• Pinapadali ang pagtatanggal ng anumang mga hadlang upang matiyak na hindi sila magiging hadlang sa iba.
• Naghahangad na maunawaan ang mga kasanayan at interes ng iba pang mga miyembro ng komunidad upang masuportahan ang paggamit ng kanilang mga kalakasan na lumilikha ng espasyo sa pagpapabuti sa sarili.

2.Mga katangian ng isang mabuting pinuno

• Katatagan: Kakayahang makayanan ang mga paghihirap at hamon sa pamamagitan ng pagsasalugar ng mga estratehiya, pagbabago ng mga pamamaraan at/o paghihinay-hinay.

• Patuloy na paglago: Kahandaang sumubok ng mga bagong paraan ng paggawa ng mga bagay at matuto mula sa mga pagkakamaling nagawa.

• Integridad: Pagsunod sa mga napagkasunduang pag-uugali at pamantayan.

• Pokus: Pagbalanse sa mga pangangailangan ng komunidad na may pangmatagalan at panandaliang mga layunin, pagsasama ng pinagkasunduan sa pamamaraan upang makamit ang mga layuning ito.

• Lakas ng loob: Kahandaang sumubok ng mga kalkuladong pagsubok, hindi natatakot na magkamali. Pagbibigay proteksyon sa mga miyembro ng komunidad na nasa proseso ng pagkakatuto mula sa kanilang mga pagkabigo. Pagsusulong ng tagumpay ng ibang tao.

• Pakikidamay: Kakayahang makadama ng mga damdamin, pangangailangan at kagustuhan ng iba at (muling) kumilos nang naayon sa rason.

• Pananagutan: Pagtanggap ng responsibilidad para sa isang hanay ng mga tungkulin; pagiging mapagpatnubay sa oras, lugar at mga taong may kaugnayan sa mga tungkuling iyon.

• Epektibong Komunikasyon: Kakayahan na makinig upang umunawa, at magbahagi ng mahahalagang impormasyon sa pamamagitan ng mga wastong pamamaraan, paniniguro na ang impormasyon ay naipamahagi at naunawan ng malinaw at naaayon sa layunin.

3. Mga resultang nakamit dahil sa mabuting pamumuno

• Pakiramdam ng mga tao ay ligtas na pag-usapan ang mga pagkakamali at napapapagnilayan ang mga pagkukulang sa isang konstruktibo at pakikidamay na paraan
• Nakakagawa at nakakakamit ang mga tao ng iisang mithiin.
• Napapanatili ng mga tao ang bukas na kaisipan at pagiging mapanuri.
• Ang pagkakaroon ng pakiramdam na ang mga tao ay pinahahalagahan at pinakikinggan.

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.