Dear "cultural partnerships" and "research" mailing lists, (cc-ing the
other
members of the taskforce)
As you know the WMF is undertaking a strategic review process. As part of
this there is a specific taskforce to look into "Partnerships and
Alliances". I'm writing to you to ask for your input on this issue. So far we
have
identified<http://strategy.wikimedia.org/wiki/Task_force/Alliances_and_P…
areas in which the WMF could potentially engage in partnerships but I
am
writing to you to get feedback specifically about "Cultural partnerships"
and "academic partnerships".
On a general level, I would appreciate it if anyone would like to add their
thoughts to the taskforce-specific questions listed here:
http://strategy.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Emerging_strategic_priorities/ESP_5…
However, and more specifically, I would very much like to hear about what
kind of *strategic level* plans the WMF should make - in your opinion - in
the areas of Cultural partnerships and in Academic/Education partnerships.
By strategic level I don't mean a specific project you would like to see,
which is what the "call for
proposals<http://strategy.wikimedia.org/wiki/Proposals>"
was about, but the *kind* of project you would like to see in the next 5
years. So, rather than "have a masters of Wikipedia studies at Harvard
university" instead you could say "creation of formal recognition of
Wikimedia expertise in partnership with tertiary education sector". See what
I mean?
*So, if you would like to help out in this task, please write your points at
the relevant sub-page of the "Industry Specific
Suggestions<http://strategy.wikimedia.org/wiki/Task_force/Alliances_and_…
for partnerships. *Doesn't matter about the formatting - just throw your
strategic-level suggestions in there. If there's anyone who needs to have a
say on these matters it is the self-selected groups that follow these
mailing lists!
All the best,
Liam Wyatt [[user:witty lama]]
wittylama.com/blog
Peace, love & metadata