Leading communities
Once you have built your community, you will need to lead your community. Or, perhaps you are part of an existing community and you have been invited to assume a leadership role in the community. It is recommended, to ensure the longevity of communities, that you have a leadership pipeline.
If you want to be a leader of an existing community, tell the current leadership. This is an opportunity to grow your leadership abilities. There are some tips that will help you understand how you can lead communities, wherever they may be – internal, external, virtual, or in person. Always remember that most community projects receive far fewer contributions than they would like.
Think of the 80/20 rule. In many aspects of life, 80% of the work is done by 20% of the people. Often, communities are volunteers or additional projects for individuals, so when life or work becomes hectic or overwhelming, the community can languish. A healthy community will have a leadership...
