CIS-A2K/Events/Indic Community Monthly Engagement Calls/August 5, 2023 Call

Event Details

The second call of the Indic Community Monthly Engagement Calls initiative is scheduled for August 5, 2023, in collaboration with the Leadership Development Working Group. The objective of this call is to promote awareness and facilitate learning about the Leadership Development Plan developed by the working group.

Objective

Introduction to LDWG and awareness regarding Leadership
Help participants or Wikimedians to understand this concept
Call for Networking and Actions

By achieving these objectives, we aim to empower participants with the necessary knowledge, skills, and motivation to become effective leaders within the Wikimedia community. Through active engagement and follow-up actions, we envision a stronger and more vibrant leadership culture that drives positive change and elevates the impact of Indic-language Wikimedia projects.

Call Schedule

Date: August 5, 2023
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Schedule
Time	Discussions			Speakers
6:30 - 7:30 PM (IST)	Welcome & Check-in Introduction Ice-breaker Leadership Development Working Group Community-led leadership development initiatives Questions from audience			Jyotsna Sara George Mrb Rafi Komal Sambhudas Puja Jadav Ashwini Murmu

Safe space policy

Please read carefully and follow the Universal Code of Conduct (UCOC) during the event. You can find the link in here.

Participation

The Indic Community Monthly Engagement Calls are open to all Indic-language Wikimedians, community members, and individuals interested in Indic-language Wikimedia projects. We encourage active participation and contribution from participants to enrich the discussions and generate collaborative ideas.

Documentation and Feedback

To ensure transparency and accessibility, documentation of each call, including summaries, key takeaways, and relevant resources, will be made available on Meta Wiki. Participants are encouraged to provide feedback, share their experiences, and contribute to the ongoing discussions on the dedicated Meta page for the India Community Monthly Engagement Calls.

Join Us

Call Link: Join Zoom Meeting Link
- Meeting ID: 898 8618 0834
- Passcode:: 056078
Etherpad: https://etherpad.wikimedia.org/p/5_Aug_2023_-_Indic_Wikimedia_Community_Engagement

Interested participants

Report

CIS-A2K conducted an engaging session focused on Leadership Development Working Group (LDWG) and the significance of leadership within the Wikimedia movement. Approximately 24 people were there in the call on 5th August 2023 and the call took time for 1:30 hours.

Speakers Mrb Rafi and Jyotsna shed light on the LDWG's initiative, emphasizing the need to invest in leadership skills to sustain Wikimedia projects and encourage community growth. Leadership was defined as the ability to guide, inspire, and motivate a group towards a shared vision, with its multifaceted nature adapting to linguistic and socio-cultural contexts. The LDWG's Leadership Development Plan, a practical resource for emerging and existing leaders, was highlighted. It offers insights into understanding roles, navigating leadership situations, and starting leadership development initiatives.

The event also featured insightful experiences shared by Ashwini Murmu, Pooja Jadhav, and Komal Sambhudas, illustrating the challenges and successes of leadership in their respective communities. Ashwini discussed the Santali community's efforts to engage members virtually and overcome post-COVID challenges. Pooja and Komal shared their own growth related to their own journey and growth and it ended up on a community work.

The session concluded with renewed enthusiasm and a commitment to strengthen leadership across the Wikimedia community. For further inquiries, participants were invited to contact leadershipworkinggroup@wikimedia.org.

This dynamic event served as a valuable platform to inspire, inform, and encourage a culture of leadership awareness and development within the Wikimedia movement.

Note: All the links and elaborate information can be found on the etherpad.