SIG onboarding leads

Introduction

SIG leader responsibilities for smooth onboarding of new members. This involves, welcoming, collaborating with, and providing necessary resources.

Welcoming and sponsoring new members

Review Requests: Regularly monitor formal requests to join the SIG. Ensure new members completion of all of the steps to onboarding, including account creation, agreement signing, and providing necessary information.

Communication: Promptly acknowledge receipt of membership requests and provide clear next steps. Send a welcome message and introduce the new member to the rest of the SIG membership.

Add to necessary groups: Guide new members through the process of joining any relevant project teams. Grant necessary permissions on platforms such as git.rockylinux.org and git.resf.org.

Facilitate integration: Introduce new members during the next SIG meeting. Encourage active participation and discuss current projects or areas where the SIG needs help. Ensure new members understand how to access and use collaboration tools.

Handling active and emeritus members

Active members: Regularly engage with members to ensure they know about SIG activities. Provide support and address any issues or questions members might have.

Emeritus members: Track member activity and contributions. If member becomes inactive, reach out to understand their status. Consider transitioning inactive members to emeritus status if they no longer participate.

Getting help

When in doubt, ask for help. Post a question to the General channel. Be specific about the SIG you are referring to and the general issue. If the issue is sensitive, ask to take the conversation private before revealing too much.

Conclusion

Ensuring a structured and supportive process for onboarding and engaging members will foster a productive and collaborative SIG environment. Your role as leader is crucial in making new members feel valued and welcomed into the Rocky Linux community.

Author: Infrastructure, Steven Spencer