Good points and thoughts here, Pine.
*3. Governance*
*Decentralization*I think is non-ideal. If WMF becomes incapacitated or corrupted the whole ship goes down. I don't see how decentralizing the structure would prevent this happenstance -- or more importantly provide a solution or contingency plan. #4 Openness: Open culture and transparency would provide a potential improvement and would support a centralized structure....
*Empower Wikimedia affiliates*I like this. A lot. The more affiliates can work at a local, grass-roots level, with the support of various WikiProjects and initiatives like WikiEdu, the better, in my opinion
*5. Finance*
*Acquire adequate financial resources...*Yes, but with a more effective, focused, additional distribution. The free digital labor model is well and good for casual contributors but I think for folks doing significant heavy lifting it becomes a big problem. Focusing on paid positions -- really: aligning paid positions globally -- is one potential method and solution. For example, WMUK and WMDE have a full array of staff. Large chapters elsewhere (either city or country) have no logistical and/or administrative support.
I believe WMF needs to invest in its infrastructure (i.e., people) more. And create a help desk type service that can address public relations problems for BLP issues specifically.
:-)
- Erika
*Erika Herzog* Wikipedia *User:BrillLyle https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:BrillLyle*
On Sun, Sep 11, 2016 at 4:48 PM, Pine W wiki.pine@gmail.com wrote:
- Governance
Decentralize the functions currently managed by the Wikimedia Foundation to reduce dependencies and increase resilience of the Wikimedia projects, communities, and affiliates. Empower Wikimedia affiliates and the online communities to be capable of continuing operations, fundraising, and growth even if WMF becomes incapacitated or corrupted.
- Finance
Acquire adequate financial resources to achieve goals 1 through 4 within the lifespan of the strategic plan's time horizon.
I look forward to hearing the thoughts of others in the months ahead, both on Wikimedia-l and on Meta.
Regards,
Pine