Wikimedia CEE Meeting 2024/Submissions/My first staff member

ID : 20	My first staff member
Author(s): Frans Grijzenhout		Username(s): Grijz	Type of submission: Workshop
		Affiliation: Wikimedia Netherlands	Theme(s): Governance
Abstract: An expansion of activities entails a growing amount of administrative and organizational work. A paid staff member can reduce the workload of board members. But hiring an employee for the first time is a big step for the community and also requires extra effort. The workshop is based on the experiences of CEE-afiliates that have already gone through this process. We will discuss the most important issues, cover both best practices and bad decisions. We will practice different situations using small real-life cases, such as onboarding and dismissal, building trust on a personal and organizational level, the changing role of the board. Note for the program committee: There is quite some material available. Is it possible to plan two workshops of 90 minutes each (like last year)?			Slides: To be addded
			Level of advancement: medium
			Special requirements: beamer, whiteboard
How will this session be beneficial for the communities in the region of CEE? Raising awareness about the pitfalls and benefits of hiring paid staff.

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