need to belong
DESCRIPTION
an introduction into the dynamics of groups, their structures, authorities and development potential on the example of the Joomla project in March 2012TRANSCRIPT
The Need to BelongIndividual vs. Group Needs and Where Do I Fit In?
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Transactional Analysis
A set of psychological models to understand personality and communication.
Used in counseling, organisation development, education and psychotherapie.
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With TA Eyes• Visible and Hidden Structures
• Dynamic of groups
• Activities
• Authorities
• How to fit in?
• Development Potential
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People form groups, when they want to distance themselves from others and create, however natured, a structure.
Dissociation Structure
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Structure of Groups
• Permeability of boundaries
• Type of membership
• Inner and public structure
• Hidden structure
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Structure of the Joomla Project*
OSM
Production Working Group
Community Working Group
* graphical interpretation of the public structure of
joomla.org March 05, 2012
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OSM
Leadership Team
Hidden Structure - Group Imago
The subconsious image that members have, resulting from their needs, desires, experiences, requests, feelings.
The group imagos decides about the success of a group.
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OSM
CLT
PLT
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My Group Imagoat March 06, 2012
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board
“The”community
some members I know
Dynamics of GroupsCompetition,Pressure to
succeed
Cohesion
Why do you stick together?What do you have in common?
Individual Interest
Self expressionPower strugglesIntrigues, Protest
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Group Activities
external pressure
fight about structure
creative outcome
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internal processes
Group Authorities
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Person in Charge Real Leader Psychological Leader
could be one, two or three persons, but
they should harmonize
AimsVision Rules
CultureStructureActivities
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Leadership Group Canon
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Stimulus
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Recognition
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Structure
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Leadership
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Survive
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Passion
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Regenerate
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Stimulus
Survival
Leadership
Passion
Structure
Regenerate
Recognition
Inspiration, Challenges
Appreciation, Care, Need
Security, Information, Roadmap
Guidance, Lead
How can I survive with/in the group?
Expression, Creativity, Transparency
Silence, Peace
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Needs
How to Fit in?
my survey on Fb in 02/2012 https://www.facebook.com/questions/10150593647531912/
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like OSSuse Joomla
like the peoplebuild sites for clients
teach Joomlawrote extension
make world bettertry to live on
provide hostinglive on Joomla
design templateswrite books
contribute codetranslate for Joomla 5
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Passion Stimulus Survival Recognition
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How to Fit in?
live onbuild sites,extensions, templates
teachoffer hosting
like OSSbetter world
like the people contribute
code, books,translations
Culture StructureDynamics
Personal vs. common interests
How to behave?What is appreciated?
How does the structure supports the culture and
dynamics?
Survival Passion, Stimulus, Recognition
Leadership, Regeneration
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Needs
How does the public structure reflect the culture of the group?
LT
Production Working Group
Community Working Group
OSM
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Needs
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How to manage a large, complex group which is spread around the world?
Development Potential
Coordinated decision making
Preserving the independency of local groups
Unique governance
Engaging structure
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Motivate
Support
Facilitate
Guide
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It’s all about structures, leadership & community ;-)
• local communities, leader & rules
• community steering committees
independent, but under a unique governance
• Core Code
• Extensions & Templates
• Community
• Marketing
• Events
• Finance
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A topic related Management Structure
Thank you!Slides are at
➡ http://www.slideshare.net/christinegraf/need-to-belong-12234110
Pictures are at
➡ http://www.flickr.com/photos/hagengraf/
➡ http://www.flickr.com/photos/isapisa/
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