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<div></div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Playbook&diff=4693Playbook2007-04-03T06:27:51Z<p>Jonmc12: /* Contributors */</p>
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<div>== Contributors ==<br />
<br />
*[http://www.PerceptionLabs.com/ Jonathan McCoy]<br />
*[http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com Bijoy]<br />
<br />
== The Bootstrap Community ==<br />
<br />
Bootstrap Network exists to activate and support bootstrappers to build successful ventures in the world. It didn't start out this way, but we now understand that our role is to support the individual bootstrapper in their quest to become viable in the marketplace and do so by creating a community of fellow-bootstrappers who can help each other. [[Image:yinyangcommcomm.jpg|left|thumb|300px]]<br />
<br />
This also means that we put community and commerce in their appropriate place (see the accompanying yinyang). Selling to each other is NOT the primary activity within the community - community is about fellowship, support, help. Of course, bootstrappers do indeed work with each other, sometimes in trade and sometimes in transactions. Bootstrap itself is primarily a community and therefore many of our encouraged behaviors are for bootstrappers to adopt this mindset when interacting with Bootstrap and their fellow bootstrappers. Initiatives like [[Boot Karma]] are community-enhancing and also honor our need for support when our ventures are still in the [[Valley of Death]] stage. During this critical time, we are short on dollars and long on time. <br />
<br />
Conversely, we are in FULL support of the marketplace and our entire goal is for all of us to create sustainable ventures that thrive by creating products and services that are valued by our customers in the marketplace. Bootstrappers focus on our customers (not investors until early Growth). Every bootstrapper wants to emerge from the [[Valley of Death]], which means that what we create is valued by customers - who buy because they experience true value from what we do for them. <br />
<br />
Please read the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php/Welcome_to_Bootstrap_Austin_from_Bijoy_Goswami%2C_the_founder#History_and_Context History and Context] section to see how Bootstrap has evolved (circled around the yinyang!) to our unique integration of community and commerce.<br />
<br />
== Bootstrap Stages & Principles ==<br />
<br />
The Bootstrap Network introduces an innovative framework for building a venture for long-term success. While bootstrapping itself is timeless, the Bootstrap Community strives to articulate and propagate the principles and stages of Bootstrapping. The stages are similar (and indeed derived in part from) [http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/~darius/ Darius Mahdjoubi]'s Venture Development Model. The community articulates the stages of a venture as follows:<br />
<br />
* [[Preideation]] - the time before an individual decides to become a bootstrapper (NOT part of the Bootstrap Community)<br />
* '''[[Ideation]]''' - the time when the bootstrapper works part time on their venture<br />
* '''[[Valley of Death]]''' - the time when the bootstrapper is committed fulltime to the venture. The venture is on the quest for customers, but is not sustainable<br />
* '''[[Growth]]''' - the time when the venture becomes sustainable and scales its activities<br />
*[[Rebootstrap]] - the time when large companies need to systematically recreate Bootstrapping within their organizaions to generate new products and services. This is a service of the Bootstrap Network provided in collaboration with Bootstrap [[Collaborator]]s. <br />
<br />
Bootstrapping is also described by a set of principles:<br />
<br />
*Right Action Right Time<br />
*Constraint Creates Innovation<br />
*Use Everything<br />
*Demo Sell Build<br />
*Integrate Duality<br />
<br />
A deeper explanation and synthesis of the stages and principles of bootstrapping is available at the [http://www.bootstrapbootcamp.com Bootstrap Bootcamp]. (The Bootcamp is an example of a collaboration between the Bootstrap Network and Bootstrap [[Collaborator]], Joshua Shipsey of [http://www.commsim.com Communication Simulations])<br />
<br />
== Goals of the Community ==<br />
<br />
The primary goal of the Bootstrap community is to create an environment that helps each participant advance through the stages of their own venture by taking the right action at the right time. It's important to note that sometimes the right action is to move backwards through the stages, say from VoD to Ideation. <br />
<br />
[[Image:Boot_Community_Goals.PNG|right|thumb|500px]]<br />
Simply stated Bootstrap Austin aims to help each venture:<br />
# Gain the 'right' '''knowledge'''<br />
# And make the 'right' '''connections'''<br />
# So that each venture can leverage their unique '''skills''' and '''resources'''<br />
# In order to, '''''Take the right action at the right time'''''<br />
<br />
It is this simple goal that drives the interaction between participants of the Bootstrap Community and the organization as a whole. Building a business is about expending resources in order to take a venture to the next level. Each bootstrapper is on a personal quest to use their own unique set of skills and resources to evolve their business in the most efficient and sustainable way possible. The Bootstrap Community is here to present knowledge of entrepreneurship and facilitate empowering relationships that allow each entrepreneur to take the right action at the right time.<br />
<br />
As the Bootstrap Community itself matures, the community becomes a repository for information about building a venture. It is a vast library where, amongst its members, archives and supporting tools, any bootstrapper can be pointed to information that is relevant to their current situation in their venture. And, even better than this, when the group's information library is missing something, or perhaps lacks the latest and greatest information - each and every member is empowered to be able to contribute.<br />
<br />
== Community Structure ==<br />
<br />
The bootstrap community is one of member contribution. The community has been structured to facilitate the improvement of the organization by making it easy for others to contribute – while at the same time advancing their own venture goals.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Boot_Community_Roles.PNG|left|thumb|500px]]<br />
<br />
The illustration shown of community participation within the bootstrap community is considered over time. That is to say, it is kind of a snapshot of what participatory roles might look like at any given time or over any given period of time.<br />
<br />
The community assumes that participants will migrate between community roles as is appropriate for the entrepreneur, for their venture, and for the community. This is important to note, because contributing to the Bootstrap Community does not need to be limited to playing a particular role over a defined period of time. Rather, it is about the participant participating/contributing in a certain role, and then taking on contributions that are appropriate from that position.<br />
<br />
''[[Participant]]s'' can become ''[[Active Participant]]s''; ''[[Active Participant]]s'' can become ''[[Contributor]]s''; ''[[Contributor]]s'' can become ''[[Collaborators]]''. In a sense the evolution of contribution for a member is a combination of the participant understanding their own needs, understanding the needs of the community, and being able to contribute based on where the set of these needs is common and relevant to what the participant has to offer. Other way to state this is that both the participant and the community should benefit from each and every contribution in some way. <br />
<br />
A member may also reduce their level of participation in the community (for example, moving from [[Contributor]] to [[Active Participant]]) according to their personal situation. Commitments made to Bootstrap should always support the bootstrapper and if these commitments become burdensome, the bootstrapper should reduce them (right action, right time). It is vital, however, that when this means changing a previously-agreed-to commitment to the community, that hte bootstrapper proactively communicates the change. This allows Bootstrap to find other members who might be able to fulfill the responsibilities of a particular community role.<br />
<br />
== Community Roles ==<br />
<br />
* [[Participant]] - observes community in order to understand it, learn casually, and identify resources that may be helpful in his/her particular venture.<br />
* [[Active Participant]] - after understanding the community and realizing some level of benefit, the Active Participant interacts with other Participants of the community in order to advance his/her own venture, and help other community participants advance their ventures. Examples: Participation in a sub-group like Bootstrap Ideation; active exchange of messages on the Yahoo Group; leverage the [[Bootstrap Karma]] system to trade services with another participant.<br />
* [[Contributor]] - after understanding the needs of many participants, the Contributor is able to generalize the need that several participants require in order to advance their venture to the next stage. The Contributor then offers some contribution to the Community that is in line with their skills, interests, passion. In many cases a contributor offers their venture's product or service directly to the group. Contributors embark on the stages of bootstrapping with the community itself as the customer for their initiative. This creates a wonderful opportunity to learn the principles of bootstrapping within our environment. Contributors will earn prenegotiated BootKarma for the time spent organizing their initiative.<br />
* [[Collaborator]] - After acting as a contributor or active participant, a Collaborator is able to generalize the need of a set of Community Participants, and then offer a product or service in conjunction with the organization outside the bootstrap community. The Collaborator is able to use this set of participants as a 'test customer' for the first version of their product or service, and then has the option to commercialize this product to a broader market. These will be "Bootstrap-branded" products or services. Offering a bootstrap-branded product/services does not in any way inhibit the participant from offering their own version of the product/service.<br />
<br />
In whole, the interaction between these various community roles creates a growing, thriving environment for all involved. The Contributors and Collaborators create an environment that becomes increasingly relevant to the Participants - all while advancing their own goals. The Active Participants benefit from both the interaction with other Participants, and also the services provided by Contributors and Collaborators. Everyone benefits, and ventures of each participant evolve.<br />
<br />
== Administration and Change ==<br />
<br />
Participatory Roles within the community are tracked through Bootstrap Austin's use of OpenID in combination with the Bootkarma system. The process to get a participatory role changed involves engaging an administrator of the Bootkarma system in order to get properly registered for the system.<br />
<br />
This manual will update from time to time with the changing needs of the community. If you have a suggestion for a change or improvement to the community structure, please contact the initiative's contributors.<br />
<br />
<br />
This initiative has come out of the [[Bootstrap Open Source]] Initiative.</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Playbook&diff=4571Playbook2007-03-26T05:30:34Z<p>Jonmc12: /* Administration and Change */</p>
<hr />
<div>== The Bootstrap Community ==<br />
<br />
The goal of Bootstrap Network is simply to activate and support bootstrappers to build successful ventures in the world. <br />
<br />
Please read the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php/Welcome_to_Bootstrap_Austin_from_Bijoy_Goswami%2C_the_founder#History_and_Context History and Context] page. <br />
<br />
=== Bootstrap Stages & Principles ===<br />
<br />
The Bootstrap Network introduces an innovative framework for building a venture for long-term success. While bootstrapping itself is timeless, the Bootstrap Community strives to articulate and propagate the principles and stages of Bootstrapping. The stages are similar (and indeed derived in part from) [http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/~darius/ Darius Mahdjoubi]'s Venture Development Model. The community articulates the stages of a venture as follows:<br />
<br />
* [[Preideation]] - the time before an individual decides to become a bootstrapper (NOT part of the Bootstrap Community)<br />
* '''[[Ideation]]''' - the time when the bootstrapper works part time on their venture<br />
* '''[[Valley of Death]]''' - the time when the bootstrapper is committed fulltime to the venture. The venture is on the quest for customers, but is not sustainable<br />
* '''[[Growth]]''' - the time when the venture becomes sustainable and scales its activities<br />
*[[Rebootstrap]] - the time when large companies need to systematically recreate the Bootstrapping within their organizaions to generate new products and services. This is a service of the Bootstrap Network provided in collaboration with Bootstrap [[Collaborator]]s. <br />
<br />
Bootstrapping is also described by a set of principles:<br />
<br />
*Right Action Right Time<br />
*Constraint Creates Innovation<br />
*Use Everything<br />
*Demo Sell Build<br />
<br />
A deeper explanation and synthesis of the stages and principles of bootstrapping is available at the [http://www.bootstrapbootcamp.com Bootstrap Bootcamp]. (The Bootcamp is an example of a collaboration between the Bootstrap Network and Bootstrap [[Collaborator]], Joshua Shipsey of [http://www.commsim.com Communication Simulations])<br />
<br />
=== Goals of the Community ===<br />
<br />
The primary goal of the Bootstrap community is to create an environment that helps each participant advance through the stages of their own venture by taking the right action at the right time. It's important to note that sometimes the right action is to move backwards through the stages, say from VoD to Ideation. <br />
<br />
[[Image:Boot_Community_Goals.PNG|right|thumb|500px]]<br />
Simply stated Bootstrap Austin aims to help each venture:<br />
# Gain the 'right' '''knowledge'''<br />
# And make the 'right' '''connections'''<br />
# So that each venture can leverage their unique '''skills''' and '''resources'''<br />
# In order to, '''''Take the right action at the right time'''''<br />
<br />
It is this simple goal that drives the interaction between participants of the Bootstrap Community and the organization as a whole. Building a business is about expending resources in order to take a venture to the next level. Each bootstrapper is on a personal quest to use their own unique set of skills and resources to evolve their business in the most efficient and sustainable way possible. The Bootstrap Community is here to present knowledge of entrepreneurship and facilitate empowering relationships that allow each entrepreneur to take the right action at the right time.<br />
<br />
As the Bootstrap Community itself matures, the community becomes a repository for information about building a venture. It is a vast library where, amongst its members, archives and supporting tools, any bootstrapper can be pointed to information that is relevant to their current situation in their venture. And, even better than this, when the group's information library is missing something, or perhaps lacks the latest and greatest information - each and every member is empowered to be able to contribute.<br />
<br />
=== Community Structure ===<br />
<br />
The bootstrap community is one of member contribution. The community has been structured to facilitate the improvement of the organization by making it easy for others to contribute – while at the same time advancing their own venture goals.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Boot_Community_Roles.PNG|left|thumb|500px]]<br />
<br />
The illustration shown of community participation within the bootstrap community is considered over time. That is to say, it is kind of a snapshot of what participatory roles might look like at any given time or over any given period of time.<br />
<br />
The community assumes that participants will migrate between community roles as is appropriate for the entrepreneur, for their venture, and for the community. This is important to note, because contributing to the Bootstrap Community does not need to be limited to playing a particular role over a defined period of time. Rather, it is about the participant participating/contributing in a certain role, and then taking on contributions that are appropriate from that position.<br />
<br />
''[[Participant]]s'' can become ''[[Active Participant]]s''; ''[[Active Participant]]s'' can become ''[[Contributor]]s''; ''[[Contributor]]s'' can become ''[[Collaborators]]''. In a sense the evolution of contribution for a member is a combination of the participant understanding their own needs, understanding the needs of the community, and being able to contribute based on where the set of these needs is common and relevant to what the participant has to offer. Other way to state this is that both the participant and the community should benefit from each and every contribution in some way. <br />
<br />
A member may also reduce their level of participation in the community (for example, moving from [[Contributor]] to [[Active Participant]]) according to their personal situation. Commitments made to Bootstrap should always support the bootstrapper and if these commitments become burdensome, the bootstrapper should reduce them (right action, right time). It is vital, however, that when this means changing a previously-agreed-to commitment to the community, that hte bootstrapper proactively communicates the change. This allows Bootstrap to find other members who might be able to fulfill the responsibilities of a particular community role.<br />
<br />
== Community Roles ==<br />
<br />
* [[Participant]] - observes community in order to understand the community, learn casually, and identify resources that may be helpful in his/her particular venture.<br />
* [[Active Participant]] - after understanding the community and realizing some level of benefit, the Active Participant interacts with other Participants of the community in order to advance his/her own venture, and help other community participants advance their ventures. Examples: Participation in a sub-group like Bootstrap Ideation; active exchange of messages on the Yahoo Group; leverage the BootKarma system to trade services with another participant.<br />
* [[Contributor]] - after understanding the needs of many participants, the Contributor is able to generalize the need that several participants require in order to advance their venture to the next stage. The Contributor then offers some contribution to the Community that is in line with their skills, interests, passion. In many cases a contributor offers their venture's product or service directly to the group. <br />
* [[Collaborator]] - After acting as a contributor or active participant, a Collaborator is able to generalize the need of a set of Community Participants, and then offer a product or service to the group in conjunction with the organization. The Collaborator is able to use this set of participants as a 'test customer' for the first version of their product or service, and then has the option to commercialize this product to a broader market.<br />
<br />
In whole, the interaction between these various community roles creates a growing, thriving environment for all involved. The Contributors and Collaborators create an environment that becomes increasingly relevant to the Participants - all while advancing their own goals. The Active Participants benefit from both the interaction with other Participants, and also the services provided by Contributors and Collaborators. Everyone benefits, and ventures of each participant evolve.<br />
<br />
== Administration and Change ==<br />
<br />
Participatory Roles within the community are tracked through Bootstrap Austin's use of OpenID in combination with the Bootkarma system. The process to get a participatory role changed involves engaging an administrator of the Bootkarma system in order to get properly registered for the system.<br />
<br />
This manual will update from time to time with the changing needs of the community. If you have a suggestion for a change or improvement to the community structure, please contact the initiative's contributors.<br />
<br />
<br />
This initiative has come out of the [[Bootstrap Open Source]] Initiative.</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Playbook&diff=4466Playbook2007-03-24T20:51:52Z<p>Jonmc12: /* Goals of the Community */</p>
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<div>== The Bootstrap Community ==<br />
<br />
Core Beliefs<br />
,<br />
(from Bijoy – not just bootstrapping, about trust, community, growth, etc)<br />
<br />
=== Bootstrapping and the Bootstrap Stages ===<br />
<br />
The Bootstrap Network introduces an innovative framework for building a venture for long-term success. While bootstrapping itself is timeless, the Bootstrap Community is about breaks principles of Bootstrapping down to simple stages:<br />
* Ideation – <br />
* Valley of Death –<br />
* Growth – <br />
<br />
(from Bijoy)<br />
<br />
=== Goals of the Community ===<br />
<br />
The primary goal of the Bootstrap community is to create an environment that helps each participant advance through the stages of their own venture.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Boot_Community_Goals.PNG|right|thumb|500px]]<br />
Simply stated Bootstrap Austin aims to help each venture:<br />
# Gain the 'right' '''knowledge'''<br />
# And make the 'right' '''connections'''<br />
# So that each venture can leverage their unique '''skills''' and '''resources'''<br />
# In order to, '''''Take the right action at the right time'''''<br />
<br />
It is this simple goal that drives the interaction between participants of the Bootstrap Community, and the organization as a whole. Building a business is about expending resources in order to take a venture to the next level. Each entrepreneur is on a person quest to use their own unique set of skills and resources to evolve their business in the most efficient and sustainable way possible. The Bootstrap Community is here to present knowledge of entrepreneurship and facilitate empowering relationships that allow each entrepreneur to take the right action at the right time.<br />
<br />
As the Bootstrap Community itself matures, the community becomes a repository for information about building a venture. It is a vast library where, amongst its member, archives and supporting tools, any entrepreneur can be pointed to information that is relevant to their current situation in their venture. And, even better than this, when the groups information library is missing something, or perhaps lacks the latest and greatest information - each and every member is empowered to be able to contribute.<br />
<br />
=== Community Structure ===<br />
<br />
The bootstrap community is one of member contribution. The community has been structured to facilitate the improvement of the organization by making it easy for others to contribute – while at the same time advancing their own venture goals.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Boot_Community_Roles.PNG|left|thumb|500px]]<br />
<br />
The illustration shown of community participation within the bootstrap community is considered over time. That is to say, it is kind of a snapshot of what participatory roles might look like at any given time or over any given period of time.<br />
<br />
The community assumes that participants will migrate between community roles as it is appropriate for the entrepreneur, for their venture, and for the community. This is important to note, because contributing to the Bootstrap Community does not need to be limited to playing a particular role over a defined period of time. Rather, it is about the participant participating/contributing in a certain role, and then taking on contributions that are appropriate from that position.<br />
<br />
''Participants'' can become ''Active Participants''; ''Active Participants'' can become ''Contributors''; ''Contributors'' can become ''Collaborators''; and vis versa for each case.<br />
<br />
In a sense the evolution of contribution for a member is a combination of the participant understanding their own needs, understanding the needs of the community, and being able to contribute based on where the set of these needs is common and relevant to what the participant has to offer. Other way to state this is that both the participant and the community should benefit from each and every contribution in some way. <br />
<br />
Here is a breakdown of this for each role:<br />
* Participant - Observes community in order to understand the community, learn casually, and identify resources that may be helpful in his/her particular venture.<br />
* Active Participant - After understanding the community and realizing some level of benefit, the Active Participant interacts with other Participants of the community in order to advance his/her own venture, and also to help other community participants advance their venture.<br />
Examples: Participation in a sub-group like Bootstrap Ideation; active exchange of messages on the Yahoo Group; leverages the BootKarma system to trade services with another participant.<br />
* Contributor - After understanding the needs of many participants, the Contributor is able to generalize the need that several participants require in order to advance their venture to the next stage. The Contributor then offers some contribution to the Community that is in line with their skills, interests, or passion.<br />
* Collaborator - After acting as a contributor or active participant, a Collaborator is able to generalize the need of a set of Community Participants, and then offer a product or service to the group in conjunction with the organization. The Collaborator is able to use this set of participants as a 'test customer' for the first version of their product or service, and then has the option to commercialize this product to a broader market.<br />
<br />
In whole, the interaction between these various community roles creates a growing, thriving environment for all involved. The Contributors and collaborators create an environment that becomes increasingly relevant to the Participants - all while advancing their own goals. The Active Participants benefit from both the interaction with other Participants, and also the services provided by Contributors and Collaborators. Everyone benefits, and ventures of each participant evolve.<br />
<br />
<br />
(insert short description of structure involving administrative and change of organization)<br />
<br />
=== Resources and Tools ===<br />
<br />
Within Community:<br />
* Bootstrap Wiki<br />
* Yahoo Group Archives<br />
* Bootstrap Blog<br />
<br />
Suggested Reading:<br />
* Books.. <br />
* Websites..<br />
<br />
(expand)<br />
<br />
== Community Roles ==<br />
<br />
=== Definition of Roles ===<br />
<br />
'''Participant''' - Participants are members of the bootstrap community that take on a limited level of involvement. A participant, while a bootstrapper, usually does not consider the Bootstrap Community to be one of the top 3 organizations that they participate in. The goal of the typical participant is casual learning, and keeping their eyes open for beneficial activities throughout the group.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Must be a bootstrapper<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Observation of Yahoo Group; <br />
* Observation of Social Networking Community; <br />
* Casual Learning<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Boostrap Social Network;<br />
* Yahoo Groups<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Active Participant''' - Active participants are bootstrappers who regularly participate in one or many activities within the Bootstrap Community.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Active commitment to help him/herself through venture phases;<br />
* Commitment to interact with others towards the same goal of venture development.<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Monthly Meetings; <br />
* Participation in one or more Subgroup; <br />
* Contributes to Yahoo Group; <br />
* Posts Completed Profile on Bootstrap Social Network.<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Contributor''' - A contributor is a Bootstrapper who has come to understand the organization, has identified a generalized need of some subset of Bootstrappers, and is willing to contribute to the organization in order to provide some resource that fulfill this need.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Has been an Active Participant of the community for 3 months or more; <br />
* Has completed the registration process for Contribution and, if necessary, new initiative creation.<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Creation and/or management of a subgroup formed by Industry, by Venture Stage, or by Topic.<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Collaborator''' - A collaborator is a Bootstrapper who has not only generalized a need of the community – but feels they have created a resource to fulfill this need as a product or service. Collaborators use the members of the Bootstrap Community to get product validation, feedback and even customers. Both the community and the Collaborator benefit from this arrangement, and if successful can lead to the a larger market release of the product as a new venture. <br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Has been an Active Participant of the community for 3 months or more; <br />
* Has completed the registration process for Collaboration;<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Release and Rollout of Alpha/Beta product/service within community;<br />
* Integration of Product/Service in one or more Bootstrap Initiative;<br />
* Feedback activity with members of Bootstrap Community<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
=== Participation ===<br />
<br />
Becoming a participant within the group is predicated on the desire to contribute mutually to those in the organization. <br />
<br />
Policies:<br />
* No Solicitation<br />
* No attacking of community members<br />
* No complaining about stuff – if its broken then contribute to fix it<br />
<br />
Opportunities: The Bootstrap Community is a constantly changing place that holds many different types of activities for its members. The most current list of initiatives can be found here – [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php Bootstrap Wiki]<br />
* Learning:<br />
** Models – Bootstrapping, MRE/5D framework<br />
** Skills – Breakout sessions, topic specific subgroups<br />
** Knowledge – Sharing knowledge, subgroups, archives<br />
* Connection – Meeting others within the group:<br />
** Meetings<br />
** Bootstrap Connector<br />
** Leveraging Bootstrap Social Network<br />
*Contribution and Collaboration<br />
<br />
(insert process to become an Active Participant)<br />
<br />
=== Contribution ===<br />
<br />
(insert process to become a contributor)<br />
<br />
=== Collaboration ===<br />
<br />
(insert process to become a contributor)<br />
<br />
== Administration and Change ==<br />
<br />
(This section to detail the process of tracking participation with the group – updates on roles, initiatives, etc)<br />
<br />
(This section will also address, briefly, a mechanism for change in the organization specific to structure and community participation/contribution)<br />
<br />
== Community Checklist ==<br />
<br />
(this will be a stand-alone page which has easy to reference checklists for fulfilling the preocesses required to join community, actively participate, become a contributor, or collaborator)<br />
<br />
Joining the Community<br />
<br />
Becoming an Active Participant<br />
<br />
Becoming a Contributor<br />
<br />
Becoming a Collaborator<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
This initiative has come out of the [[Bootstrap Open Source]] Initiative.</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation_to_VoD&diff=4465Ideation to VoD2007-03-24T20:39:24Z<p>Jonmc12: /* Members */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Vision ==<br />
<br />
A community of tech startups. A way to create the ideal startup environment that is conducive to helping each startup get a commercialized product to market.<br />
<br />
The concept for this group has been largely inspired by the success and influence seen in the [http://www.ycombinator.com/ Y-Combinator] - only you bring your own funding. As a startup, I have viewed many aspects of this incubator model with much appreciation, and in my opinion some of the best parts can be achieved with a little collaboration among entrepreneurs with the same goal.<br />
<br />
Like the Y-Combinator, the group would accept a set group of startups to participate over a finite period of time (3-6 months). Another similarity will be the formation of a startup community/environment. Different from the Y-combinator will be the fact that the group will be managed by participating startups, and funding will be provided by individual startups as opposed to the organization. <br />
<br />
Activity for the group would consist of the following types of collaboration:<br />
# Peer Groups - feedback through regularly scheduled meetings<br />
# Common Working Areas - from offices to standing times at coffee shops that encourage a startup community<br />
# Knowledge Sharing - Discussion boards, Shared Chat, Book Club participation.<br />
# Shared Events - A calendar of all the known startup events from other organizations that are relevant.<br />
<br />
== Benefits ==<br />
<br />
# '''Forced Focus.''' Members must be dedicated to one venture, and the community will hold them responsible for progress.<br />
# '''Networks.''' Get to know other members and associated parties through relevant and ongoing interaction.<br />
# '''Community early of early Adaptors.''' Who else is better to get initial product feedback from?<br />
# '''Common Goals and Needs for startups.''' The fact is that most technology startups have a large overlap in the needs and resources they require to be successful. Sharing in the tips, successes and pains of these topics aids everyone.<br />
#* '''Shared mentors.''' Getting help from knowledgeable mentors is key, attracting the right mentors is often aided by community.<br />
#* '''Shared information/learning.''' There is ''so much'' relevant information available to the technology startup today. Having a community to help distill the useful books, articles and tools can empower everyone in a community.<br />
#* '''Shared events.''' Austin has a ton of events and resources that are helpful to Startups. Keeping up with them all, and deciding what is useful is a different story.<br />
<br />
== Members ==<br />
The group is seeking startups with some serious traction, that can bring value to the community. Applicants should be, at a minimum:<br />
* Fully dedicated to the technology startup<br />
* Have a demo of product/service<br />
* Have the resources required to get to the next major milestone of their business<br />
* Have some track record of professional success that lends itself to the venture<br />
<br />
The community should be a place where everyone has useful experiences to contribute. Everyone understands some area of technology. And everyone has an entrepreneurial spirit. The goal is to create an environment that is conducive to the innovative venture.<br />
<br />
After the inception of a group, participation over the 3-6 month time frame will be mandatory. The group itself will decide exactly what events are mandatory - but commitment to participation as whole is the key to success.<br />
<br />
Cost for participation will be $500. This amount will be escrowed by the organization, and returned to the startup upon completion of the 3-6 month participatory period if commitments to the group are fulfilled according to groups plan.</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation_to_VoD&diff=4464Ideation to VoD2007-03-24T20:31:03Z<p>Jonmc12: /* Vision */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Vision ==<br />
<br />
A community of tech startups. A way to create the ideal startup environment that is conducive to helping each startup get a commercialized product to market.<br />
<br />
The concept for this group has been largely inspired by the success and influence seen in the [http://www.ycombinator.com/ Y-Combinator] - only you bring your own funding. As a startup, I have viewed many aspects of this incubator model with much appreciation, and in my opinion some of the best parts can be achieved with a little collaboration among entrepreneurs with the same goal.<br />
<br />
Like the Y-Combinator, the group would accept a set group of startups to participate over a finite period of time (3-6 months). Another similarity will be the formation of a startup community/environment. Different from the Y-combinator will be the fact that the group will be managed by participating startups, and funding will be provided by individual startups as opposed to the organization. <br />
<br />
Activity for the group would consist of the following types of collaboration:<br />
# Peer Groups - feedback through regularly scheduled meetings<br />
# Common Working Areas - from offices to standing times at coffee shops that encourage a startup community<br />
# Knowledge Sharing - Discussion boards, Shared Chat, Book Club participation.<br />
# Shared Events - A calendar of all the known startup events from other organizations that are relevant.<br />
<br />
== Benefits ==<br />
<br />
# '''Forced Focus.''' Members must be dedicated to one venture, and the community will hold them responsible for progress.<br />
# '''Networks.''' Get to know other members and associated parties through relevant and ongoing interaction.<br />
# '''Community early of early Adaptors.''' Who else is better to get initial product feedback from?<br />
# '''Common Goals and Needs for startups.''' The fact is that most technology startups have a large overlap in the needs and resources they require to be successful. Sharing in the tips, successes and pains of these topics aids everyone.<br />
#* '''Shared mentors.''' Getting help from knowledgeable mentors is key, attracting the right mentors is often aided by community.<br />
#* '''Shared information/learning.''' There is ''so much'' relevant information available to the technology startup today. Having a community to help distill the useful books, articles and tools can empower everyone in a community.<br />
#* '''Shared events.''' Austin has a ton of events and resources that are helpful to Startups. Keeping up with them all, and deciding what is useful is a different story.<br />
<br />
== Members ==<br />
The group is seeking startups with some serious traction, that can bring value to the community. Applicants should be, at a minimum:<br />
* Fully dedicated to the technology startup<br />
* Have a demo of product/service<br />
* Have the resources required to get to the next major milestone of their business<br />
* Have some track record of professional success that lends itself to the venture<br />
<br />
The community should be a place where everyone has useful experiences to contribute. Everyone understands some area of technology. And everyone has an entrepreneurial spirit. The goal is to create an environment that is conducive to the innovative venture.<br />
<br />
After the inception of a group, participation over the 3-6 month time frame will be mandatory. The group itself will decide exactly what events are mandatory - but commitment to participation as whole is the key to success.<br />
<br />
Cost for participation will be $500. This amount will be escrowed by the organization, and returned to the startup upon completion of the 3-6 month participatory period.</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation_to_VoD&diff=4463Ideation to VoD2007-03-24T20:27:55Z<p>Jonmc12: /* Benefits */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Vision ==<br />
<br />
A community of tech startups. A way to create the ideal startup environment that is conducive to helping each startup get a commercialized product to market.<br />
<br />
The concept for this group has been largely inspired by the success and influence seen in the [http://www.ycombinator.com/ Y-Combinator] - only you bring your own funding. As a startup, I have viewed many aspects of this incubator model with much appreciation, and in my opinion some of the best parts can be achieved with a little collaboration among entrepreneurs with the same goal.<br />
<br />
Like the Y-Combinator, the group would accept a set group of startups to participate over a finite period of time (3-6 months). Members of the group would be committed for this time period and try to <br />
<br />
Activity for the group would consist of the following types of collaboration:<br />
# Peer Groups - feedback through regularly scheduled meetings<br />
# Common Working Areas - from offices to standing times at coffee shops that encourage a startup community<br />
# Knowledge Sharing - Discussion boards, Shared Chat, Book Club participation.<br />
# Shared Events - A calendar of all the known startup events from other organizations that are relevant.<br />
<br />
== Benefits ==<br />
<br />
# '''Forced Focus.''' Members must be dedicated to one venture, and the community will hold them responsible for progress.<br />
# '''Networks.''' Get to know other members and associated parties through relevant and ongoing interaction.<br />
# '''Community early of early Adaptors.''' Who else is better to get initial product feedback from?<br />
# '''Common Goals and Needs for startups.''' The fact is that most technology startups have a large overlap in the needs and resources they require to be successful. Sharing in the tips, successes and pains of these topics aids everyone.<br />
#* '''Shared mentors.''' Getting help from knowledgeable mentors is key, attracting the right mentors is often aided by community.<br />
#* '''Shared information/learning.''' There is ''so much'' relevant information available to the technology startup today. Having a community to help distill the useful books, articles and tools can empower everyone in a community.<br />
#* '''Shared events.''' Austin has a ton of events and resources that are helpful to Startups. Keeping up with them all, and deciding what is useful is a different story.<br />
<br />
== Members ==<br />
The group is seeking startups with some serious traction, that can bring value to the community. Applicants should be, at a minimum:<br />
* Fully dedicated to the technology startup<br />
* Have a demo of product/service<br />
* Have the resources required to get to the next major milestone of their business<br />
* Have some track record of professional success that lends itself to the venture<br />
<br />
The community should be a place where everyone has useful experiences to contribute. Everyone understands some area of technology. And everyone has an entrepreneurial spirit. The goal is to create an environment that is conducive to the innovative venture.<br />
<br />
After the inception of a group, participation over the 3-6 month time frame will be mandatory. The group itself will decide exactly what events are mandatory - but commitment to participation as whole is the key to success.<br />
<br />
Cost for participation will be $500. This amount will be escrowed by the organization, and returned to the startup upon completion of the 3-6 month participatory period.</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation_to_VoD&diff=4462Ideation to VoD2007-03-24T20:26:44Z<p>Jonmc12: /* Vision */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Vision ==<br />
<br />
A community of tech startups. A way to create the ideal startup environment that is conducive to helping each startup get a commercialized product to market.<br />
<br />
The concept for this group has been largely inspired by the success and influence seen in the [http://www.ycombinator.com/ Y-Combinator] - only you bring your own funding. As a startup, I have viewed many aspects of this incubator model with much appreciation, and in my opinion some of the best parts can be achieved with a little collaboration among entrepreneurs with the same goal.<br />
<br />
Like the Y-Combinator, the group would accept a set group of startups to participate over a finite period of time (3-6 months). Members of the group would be committed for this time period and try to <br />
<br />
Activity for the group would consist of the following types of collaboration:<br />
# Peer Groups - feedback through regularly scheduled meetings<br />
# Common Working Areas - from offices to standing times at coffee shops that encourage a startup community<br />
# Knowledge Sharing - Discussion boards, Shared Chat, Book Club participation.<br />
# Shared Events - A calendar of all the known startup events from other organizations that are relevant.<br />
<br />
== Benefits ==<br />
<br />
# Forced Focus. Members must be dedicated to one venture, and the community will hold them responsible for progress.<br />
# Networks. Get to know other members and associated parties through relevant and ongoing interaction.<br />
# Community early of early Adaptors. Who else is better to get initial product feedback from?<br />
# Common Goals and Needs for startups. The fact is that most technology startups have a large overlap in the needs and resources they require to be successful. Sharing in the tips, successes and pains of these topics aids everyone.<br />
# Shared mentors. Getting help from knowledgeable mentors is key, attracting the right mentors is often aided by community.<br />
# Shared information/learning. There is ''so much'' relevant information available to the technology startup today. Having a community to help distill the useful books, articles and tools can empower everyone in a community.<br />
# Shared events. Austin has a ton of events and resources that are helpful to Startups. Keeping up with them all, and deciding what is useful is a different story.<br />
<br />
== Members ==<br />
The group is seeking startups with some serious traction, that can bring value to the community. Applicants should be, at a minimum:<br />
* Fully dedicated to the technology startup<br />
* Have a demo of product/service<br />
* Have the resources required to get to the next major milestone of their business<br />
* Have some track record of professional success that lends itself to the venture<br />
<br />
The community should be a place where everyone has useful experiences to contribute. Everyone understands some area of technology. And everyone has an entrepreneurial spirit. The goal is to create an environment that is conducive to the innovative venture.<br />
<br />
After the inception of a group, participation over the 3-6 month time frame will be mandatory. The group itself will decide exactly what events are mandatory - but commitment to participation as whole is the key to success.<br />
<br />
Cost for participation will be $500. This amount will be escrowed by the organization, and returned to the startup upon completion of the 3-6 month participatory period.</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Ideation_to_VoD&diff=4461Ideation to VoD2007-03-24T20:26:09Z<p>Jonmc12: </p>
<hr />
<div>== Vision ==<br />
<br />
A community of tech startups. A way to create the ideal startup environment in order to help most effectively get a commercialized product to market.<br />
<br />
The concept for this group has been largely inspired by the success and influence seen in the [http://www.ycombinator.com/ Y-Combinator] - only you bring your own funding. As a startup, I have viewed many aspects of this incubator model with much appreciation, and in my opinion some of the best parts can be achieved with a little collaboration among entrepreneurs with the same goal.<br />
<br />
Like the Y-Combinator, the group would accept a set group of startups to participate over a finite period of time (3-6 months). Members of the group would be committed for this time period and try to <br />
<br />
Activity for the group would consist of the following types of collaboration:<br />
# Peer Groups - feedback through regularly scheduled meetings<br />
# Common Working Areas - from offices to standing times at coffee shops that encourage a startup community<br />
# Knowledge Sharing - Discussion boards, Shared Chat, Book Club participation.<br />
# Shared Events - A calendar of all the known startup events from other organizations that are relevant.<br />
<br />
== Benefits ==<br />
<br />
# Forced Focus. Members must be dedicated to one venture, and the community will hold them responsible for progress.<br />
# Networks. Get to know other members and associated parties through relevant and ongoing interaction.<br />
# Community early of early Adaptors. Who else is better to get initial product feedback from?<br />
# Common Goals and Needs for startups. The fact is that most technology startups have a large overlap in the needs and resources they require to be successful. Sharing in the tips, successes and pains of these topics aids everyone.<br />
# Shared mentors. Getting help from knowledgeable mentors is key, attracting the right mentors is often aided by community.<br />
# Shared information/learning. There is ''so much'' relevant information available to the technology startup today. Having a community to help distill the useful books, articles and tools can empower everyone in a community.<br />
# Shared events. Austin has a ton of events and resources that are helpful to Startups. Keeping up with them all, and deciding what is useful is a different story.<br />
<br />
== Members ==<br />
The group is seeking startups with some serious traction, that can bring value to the community. Applicants should be, at a minimum:<br />
* Fully dedicated to the technology startup<br />
* Have a demo of product/service<br />
* Have the resources required to get to the next major milestone of their business<br />
* Have some track record of professional success that lends itself to the venture<br />
<br />
The community should be a place where everyone has useful experiences to contribute. Everyone understands some area of technology. And everyone has an entrepreneurial spirit. The goal is to create an environment that is conducive to the innovative venture.<br />
<br />
After the inception of a group, participation over the 3-6 month time frame will be mandatory. The group itself will decide exactly what events are mandatory - but commitment to participation as whole is the key to success.<br />
<br />
Cost for participation will be $500. This amount will be escrowed by the organization, and returned to the startup upon completion of the 3-6 month participatory period.</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Playbook&diff=4404Playbook2007-03-19T05:26:04Z<p>Jonmc12: /* The Bootstrap Community */</p>
<hr />
<div>== The Bootstrap Community ==<br />
<br />
Core Beliefs<br />
,<br />
(from Bijoy – not just bootstrapping, about trust, community, growth, etc)<br />
<br />
=== Bootstrapping and the Bootstrap Stages ===<br />
<br />
The Bootstrap Network introduces an innovative framework for building a venture for long-term success. While bootstrapping itself is timeless, the Bootstrap Community is about breaks principles of Bootstrapping down to simple stages:<br />
* Ideation – <br />
* Valley of Death –<br />
* Growth – <br />
<br />
(from Bijoy)<br />
<br />
=== Goals of the Community ===<br />
<br />
The primary goal of the Bootstrap community is to create an environment that helps each participant advance through the stages of their own venture.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Boot_Community_Goals.PNG|right|thumb|500px]]<br />
Simply stated Bootstrap Austin aims to help each venture:<br />
# Gain the 'right' '''knowledge'''<br />
# And make the 'right' '''connections'''<br />
# So that each venture can leverage their unique '''skills''' and '''resources'''<br />
# In order to, '''''Take the right action at the right time'''''<br />
<br />
<br />
It is this simple goal that drives the interaction between participants of the Bootstrap Community, and the organization as a whole. Building a business is about expending resources in order to take a venture to the next level. Each entrepreneur is on a person quest to use their own unique set of skills and resources to evolve their business in the most effecient and sustainable way possible. The Bootstrap Community is here to presesnt knowledge of entrepreneurship and facilitate empowering relationships that allow each entrepreneur to take the right action at the right time.<br />
<br />
As the Bootstrap Community itself matures, the community becomes a repository for information about building a venture. It is a vast library where, amonst its member, archives and supporting tools, any entrepreneur can be pointed to information that is relevant to their current situation in their venture. And, even better than this, when the groups information library is missing something, or perhaps lacks the latest and greatest information - each and every member is empowered to be able to contribute.<br />
<br />
=== Community Structure ===<br />
<br />
The bootstrap community is one of member contribution. The community has been structured to facilitate the improvement of the organization by making it easy for others to contribute – while at the same time advancing their own venture goals.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Boot_Community_Roles.PNG|left|thumb|500px]]<br />
<br />
The illustration shown of community participation within the bootstrap community is considered over time. That is to say, it is kind of a snapshot of what participatory roles might look like at any given time or over any given period of time.<br />
<br />
The community assumes that participants will migrate between community roles as it is appropriate for the entrepreneur, for their venture, and for the community. This is important to note, because contributing to the Bootstrap Community does not need to be limited to playing a particular role over a defined period of time. Rather, it is about the participant participating/contributing in a certain role, and then taking on contributions that are appropriate from that position.<br />
<br />
''Participants'' can become ''Active Participants''; ''Active Participants'' can become ''Contributors''; ''Contributors'' can become ''Collaborators''; and vis versa for each case.<br />
<br />
In a sense the evolution of contribution for a member is a combination of the participant understanding their own needs, understanding the needs of the community, and being able to contribute based on where the set of these needs is common and relevant to what the participant has to offer. Other way to state this is that both the participant and the community should benefit from each and every contribution in some way. <br />
<br />
Here is a breakdown of this for each role:<br />
* Participant - Observes community in order to understand the community, learn casually, and identify resources that may be helpful in his/her particular venture.<br />
* Active Participant - After understanding the community and realizing some level of benefit, the Active Participant interacts with other Participants of the community in order to advance his/her own venture, and also to help other community participants advance their venture.<br />
Examples: Participation in a sub-group like Bootstrap Ideation; active exchange of messages on the Yahoo Group; leverages the BootKarma system to trade services with another participant.<br />
* Contributor - After understanding the needs of many participants, the Contributor is able to generalize the need that several participants require in order to advance their venture to the next stage. The Contributor then offers some contribution to the Community that is in line with their skills, interests, or passion.<br />
* Collaborator - After acting as a contributor or active participant, a Collaborator is able to generalize the need of a set of Community Participants, and then offer a product or service to the group in conjunction with the organization. The Collaborator is able to use this set of participants as a 'test customer' for the first version of their product or service, and then has the option to commercialize this product to a broader market.<br />
<br />
In whole, the interaction between these various community roles creates a growing, thriving environment for all involved. The Contributors and collaborators create an environment that becomes increasingly relevant to the Participants - all while advancing their own goals. The Active Participants benefit from both the interaction with other Participants, and also the services provided by Contributors and Collaborators. Everyone benefits, and ventures of each participant evolve.<br />
<br />
<br />
(insert short description of structure involving administrative and change of organization)<br />
<br />
=== Resources and Tools ===<br />
<br />
Within Community:<br />
* Bootstrap Wiki<br />
* Yahoo Group Archives<br />
* Bootstrap Blog<br />
<br />
Suggested Reading:<br />
* Books.. <br />
* Websites..<br />
<br />
(expand)<br />
<br />
== Community Roles ==<br />
<br />
=== Definition of Roles ===<br />
<br />
'''Participant''' - Participants are members of the bootstrap community that take on a limited level of involvement. A participant, while a bootstrapper, usually does not consider the Bootstrap Community to be one of the top 3 organizations that they participate in. The goal of the typical participant is casual learning, and keeping their eyes open for beneficial activities throughout the group.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Must be a bootstrapper<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Observation of Yahoo Group; <br />
* Observation of Social Networking Community; <br />
* Casual Learning<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Boostrap Social Network;<br />
* Yahoo Groups<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Active Participant''' - Active participants are bootstrappers who regularly participate in one or many activities within the Bootstrap Community.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Active commitment to help him/herself through venture phases;<br />
* Commitment to interact with others towards the same goal of venture development.<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Monthly Meetings; <br />
* Participation in one or more Subgroup; <br />
* Contributes to Yahoo Group; <br />
* Posts Completed Profile on Bootstrap Social Network.<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Contributor''' - A contributor is a Bootstrapper who has come to understand the organization, has identified a generalized need of some subset of Bootstrappers, and is willing to contribute to the organization in order to provide some resource that fulfill this need.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Has been an Active Participant of the community for 3 months or more; <br />
* Has completed the registration process for Contribution and, if necessary, new initiative creation.<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Creation and/or management of a subgroup formed by Industry, by Venture Stage, or by Topic.<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Collaborator''' - A collaborator is a Bootstrapper who has not only generalized a need of the community – but feels they have created a resource to fulfill this need as a product or service. Collaborators use the members of the Bootstrap Community to get product validation, feedback and even customers. Both the community and the Collaborator benefit from this arrangement, and if successful can lead to the a larger market release of the product as a new venture. <br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Has been an Active Participant of the community for 3 months or more; <br />
* Has completed the registration process for Collaboration;<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Release and Rollout of Alpha/Beta product/service within community;<br />
* Integration of Product/Service in one or more Bootstrap Initiative;<br />
* Feedback activity with members of Bootstrap Community<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
=== Participation ===<br />
<br />
Becoming a participant within the group is predicated on the desire to contribute mutually to those in the organization. <br />
<br />
Policies:<br />
* No Solicitation<br />
* No attacking of community members<br />
* No complaining about stuff – if its broken then contribute to fix it<br />
<br />
Opportunities: The Bootstrap Community is a constantly changing place that holds many different types of activities for its members. The most current list of initiatives can be found here – [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php Bootstrap Wiki]<br />
* Learning:<br />
** Models – Bootstrapping, MRE/5D framework<br />
** Skills – Breakout sessions, topic specific subgroups<br />
** Knowledge – Sharing knowledge, subgroups, archives<br />
* Connection – Meeting others within the group:<br />
** Meetings<br />
** Bootstrap Connector<br />
** Leveraging Bootstrap Social Network<br />
*Contribution and Collaboration<br />
<br />
(insert process to become an Active Participant)<br />
<br />
=== Contribution ===<br />
<br />
(insert process to become a contributor)<br />
<br />
=== Collaboration ===<br />
<br />
(insert process to become a contributor)<br />
<br />
== Administration and Change ==<br />
<br />
(This section to detail the process of tracking participation with the group – updates on roles, initiatives, etc)<br />
<br />
(This section will also address, briefly, a mechanism for change in the organization specific to structure and community participation/contribution)<br />
<br />
== Community Checklist ==<br />
<br />
(this will be a stand-alone page which has easy to reference checklists for fulfilling the preocesses required to join community, actively participate, become a contributor, or collaborator)<br />
<br />
Joining the Community<br />
<br />
Becoming an Active Participant<br />
<br />
Becoming a Contributor<br />
<br />
Becoming a Collaborator<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
This initiative has come out of the [[Bootstrap Open Source]] Initiative.</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=File:Boot_Community_Roles.PNG&diff=4403File:Boot Community Roles.PNG2007-03-19T04:59:22Z<p>Jonmc12: Overview of Bootstrap Community Roles.</p>
<hr />
<div>Overview of Bootstrap Community Roles.</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Playbook&diff=4402Playbook2007-03-19T04:14:37Z<p>Jonmc12: /* Goals of the Community */</p>
<hr />
<div>== The Bootstrap Community ==<br />
<br />
Core Beliefs<br />
<br />
(from Bijoy – not just bootstrapping, about trust, community, growth, etc)<br />
<br />
=== Bootstrapping and the Bootstrap Stages ===<br />
<br />
The Bootstrap Network introduces an innovative framework for building a venture for long-term success. While bootstrapping itself is timeless, the Bootstrap Community is about breaks principles of Bootstrapping down to simple stages:<br />
* Ideation – <br />
* Valley of Death –<br />
* Growth – <br />
<br />
(from Bijoy)<br />
<br />
=== Goals of the Community ===<br />
<br />
The primary goal of the Bootstrap community is to create an environment that helps each participant advance through the stages of their own venture.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Boot_Community_Goals.PNG|right|thumb|500px]]<br />
Simply stated Bootstrap Austin aims to help each venture:<br />
# Gain the 'right' '''knowledge'''<br />
# And make the 'right' '''connections'''<br />
# So that each venture can leverage their unique '''skills''' and '''resources'''<br />
# In order to, '''''Take the right action at the right time'''''<br />
<br />
<br />
It is this simple goal that drives the interaction between participants of the Bootstrap Community, and the organization as a whole. Building a business is about expending resources in order to take a venture to the next level. Each entrepreneur is on a person quest to use their own unique set of skills and resources to evolve their business in the most effecient and sustainable way possible. The Bootstrap Community is here to presesnt knowledge of entrepreneurship and facilitate empowering relationships that allow each entrepreneur to take the right action at the right time.<br />
<br />
As the Bootstrap Community itself matures, the community becomes a repository for information about building a venture. It is a vast library where, amonst its member, archives and supporting tools, any entrepreneur can be pointed to information that is relevant to their current situation in their venture. And, even better than this, when the groups information library is missing something, or perhaps lacks the latest and greatest information - each and every member is empowered to be able to contribute.<br />
<br />
=== Community Structure ===<br />
<br />
The bootstrap community is one of member contribution. The community has been structured to facilitate the improvement of the organization by making it easy for others to contribute – while at the same time advancing their own venture goals.<br />
<br />
(insert info from ‘levels of community Participation here)<br />
<br />
(insert short description of structure involving administrative and change of organization)<br />
<br />
=== Resources and Tools ===<br />
<br />
Within Community:<br />
* Bootstrap Wiki<br />
* Yahoo Group Archives<br />
* Bootstrap Blog<br />
<br />
Suggested Reading:<br />
* Books.. <br />
* Websites..<br />
<br />
(expand)<br />
<br />
== Community Roles ==<br />
<br />
=== Definition of Roles ===<br />
<br />
'''Participant''' - Participants are members of the bootstrap community that take on a limited level of involvement. A participant, while a bootstrapper, usually does not consider the Bootstrap Community to be one of the top 3 organizations that they participate in. The goal of the typical participant is casual learning, and keeping their eyes open for beneficial activities throughout the group.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Must be a bootstrapper<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Observation of Yahoo Group; <br />
* Observation of Social Networking Community; <br />
* Casual Learning<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Boostrap Social Network;<br />
* Yahoo Groups<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Active Participant''' - Active participants are bootstrappers who regularly participate in one or many activities within the Bootstrap Community.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Active commitment to help him/herself through venture phases;<br />
* Commitment to interact with others towards the same goal of venture development.<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Monthly Meetings; <br />
* Participation in one or more Subgroup; <br />
* Contributes to Yahoo Group; <br />
* Posts Completed Profile on Bootstrap Social Network.<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Contributor''' - A contributor is a Bootstrapper who has come to understand the organization, has identified a generalized need of some subset of Bootstrappers, and is willing to contribute to the organization in order to provide some resource that fulfill this need.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Has been an Active Participant of the community for 3 months or more; <br />
* Has completed the registration process for Contribution and, if necessary, new initiative creation.<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Creation and/or management of a subgroup formed by Industry, by Venture Stage, or by Topic.<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Collaborator''' - A collaborator is a Bootstrapper who has not only generalized a need of the community – but feels they have created a resource to fulfill this need as a product or service. Collaborators use the members of the Bootstrap Community to get product validation, feedback and even customers. Both the community and the Collaborator benefit from this arrangement, and if successful can lead to the a larger market release of the product as a new venture. <br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Has been an Active Participant of the community for 3 months or more; <br />
* Has completed the registration process for Collaboration;<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Release and Rollout of Alpha/Beta product/service within community;<br />
* Integration of Product/Service in one or more Bootstrap Initiative;<br />
* Feedback activity with members of Bootstrap Community<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
=== Participation ===<br />
<br />
Becoming a participant within the group is predicated on the desire to contribute mutually to those in the organization. <br />
<br />
Policies:<br />
* No Solicitation<br />
* No attacking of community members<br />
* No complaining about stuff – if its broken then contribute to fix it<br />
<br />
Opportunities: The Bootstrap Community is a constantly changing place that holds many different types of activities for its members. The most current list of initiatives can be found here – [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php Bootstrap Wiki]<br />
* Learning:<br />
** Models – Bootstrapping, MRE/5D framework<br />
** Skills – Breakout sessions, topic specific subgroups<br />
** Knowledge – Sharing knowledge, subgroups, archives<br />
* Connection – Meeting others within the group:<br />
** Meetings<br />
** Bootstrap Connector<br />
** Leveraging Bootstrap Social Network<br />
*Contribution and Collaboration<br />
<br />
(insert process to become an Active Participant)<br />
<br />
=== Contribution ===<br />
<br />
(insert process to become a contributor)<br />
<br />
=== Collaboration ===<br />
<br />
(insert process to become a contributor)<br />
<br />
== Administration and Change ==<br />
<br />
(This section to detail the process of tracking participation with the group – updates on roles, initiatives, etc)<br />
<br />
(This section will also address, briefly, a mechanism for change in the organization specific to structure and community participation/contribution)<br />
<br />
== Community Checklist ==<br />
<br />
(this will be a stand-alone page which has easy to reference checklists for fulfilling the preocesses required to join community, actively participate, become a contributor, or collaborator)<br />
<br />
Joining the Community<br />
<br />
Becoming an Active Participant<br />
<br />
Becoming a Contributor<br />
<br />
Becoming a Collaborator<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
This initiative has come out of the [[Bootstrap Open Source]] Initiative.</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Playbook&diff=4401Playbook2007-03-19T04:13:25Z<p>Jonmc12: /* Goals of the Community */</p>
<hr />
<div>== The Bootstrap Community ==<br />
<br />
Core Beliefs<br />
<br />
(from Bijoy – not just bootstrapping, about trust, community, growth, etc)<br />
<br />
=== Bootstrapping and the Bootstrap Stages ===<br />
<br />
The Bootstrap Network introduces an innovative framework for building a venture for long-term success. While bootstrapping itself is timeless, the Bootstrap Community is about breaks principles of Bootstrapping down to simple stages:<br />
* Ideation – <br />
* Valley of Death –<br />
* Growth – <br />
<br />
(from Bijoy)<br />
<br />
=== Goals of the Community ===<br />
<br />
The primary goal of the Bootstrap community is to create an environment that helps each participant advance through the stages of their own venture.<br />
<br />
Simply stated Bootstrap Austin aims to help each venture:<br />
# Gain the 'right' '''knowledge'''<br />
# And make the 'right' '''connections'''<br />
# So that each venture can leverage their unique '''skills''' and '''resources'''<br />
# In order to, '''''Take the right action at the right time'''''<br />
<br />
[[Image:Boot_Community_Goals.PNG|center|thumb|500px]]<br />
<br />
It is this simple goal that drives the interaction between participants of the Bootstrap Community, and the organization as a whole. Building a business is about expending resources in order to take a venture to the next level. Each entrepreneur is on a person quest to use their own unique set of skills and resources to evolve their business in the most effecient and sustainable way possible. The Bootstrap Community is here to presesnt knowledge of entrepreneurship and facilitate empowering relationships that allow each entrepreneur to take the right action at the right time.<br />
<br />
As the Bootstrap Community itself matures, the community becomes a repository for information about building a venture. It is a vast library where, amonst its member, archives and supporting tools, any entrepreneur can be pointed to information that is relevant to their current situation in their venture. And, even better than this, when the groups information library is missing something, or perhaps lacks the latest and greatest information - each and every member is empowered to be able to contribute.<br />
<br />
=== Community Structure ===<br />
<br />
The bootstrap community is one of member contribution. The community has been structured to facilitate the improvement of the organization by making it easy for others to contribute – while at the same time advancing their own venture goals.<br />
<br />
(insert info from ‘levels of community Participation here)<br />
<br />
(insert short description of structure involving administrative and change of organization)<br />
<br />
=== Resources and Tools ===<br />
<br />
Within Community:<br />
* Bootstrap Wiki<br />
* Yahoo Group Archives<br />
* Bootstrap Blog<br />
<br />
Suggested Reading:<br />
* Books.. <br />
* Websites..<br />
<br />
(expand)<br />
<br />
== Community Roles ==<br />
<br />
=== Definition of Roles ===<br />
<br />
'''Participant''' - Participants are members of the bootstrap community that take on a limited level of involvement. A participant, while a bootstrapper, usually does not consider the Bootstrap Community to be one of the top 3 organizations that they participate in. The goal of the typical participant is casual learning, and keeping their eyes open for beneficial activities throughout the group.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Must be a bootstrapper<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Observation of Yahoo Group; <br />
* Observation of Social Networking Community; <br />
* Casual Learning<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Boostrap Social Network;<br />
* Yahoo Groups<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Active Participant''' - Active participants are bootstrappers who regularly participate in one or many activities within the Bootstrap Community.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Active commitment to help him/herself through venture phases;<br />
* Commitment to interact with others towards the same goal of venture development.<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Monthly Meetings; <br />
* Participation in one or more Subgroup; <br />
* Contributes to Yahoo Group; <br />
* Posts Completed Profile on Bootstrap Social Network.<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Contributor''' - A contributor is a Bootstrapper who has come to understand the organization, has identified a generalized need of some subset of Bootstrappers, and is willing to contribute to the organization in order to provide some resource that fulfill this need.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Has been an Active Participant of the community for 3 months or more; <br />
* Has completed the registration process for Contribution and, if necessary, new initiative creation.<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Creation and/or management of a subgroup formed by Industry, by Venture Stage, or by Topic.<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Collaborator''' - A collaborator is a Bootstrapper who has not only generalized a need of the community – but feels they have created a resource to fulfill this need as a product or service. Collaborators use the members of the Bootstrap Community to get product validation, feedback and even customers. Both the community and the Collaborator benefit from this arrangement, and if successful can lead to the a larger market release of the product as a new venture. <br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Has been an Active Participant of the community for 3 months or more; <br />
* Has completed the registration process for Collaboration;<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Release and Rollout of Alpha/Beta product/service within community;<br />
* Integration of Product/Service in one or more Bootstrap Initiative;<br />
* Feedback activity with members of Bootstrap Community<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
=== Participation ===<br />
<br />
Becoming a participant within the group is predicated on the desire to contribute mutually to those in the organization. <br />
<br />
Policies:<br />
* No Solicitation<br />
* No attacking of community members<br />
* No complaining about stuff – if its broken then contribute to fix it<br />
<br />
Opportunities: The Bootstrap Community is a constantly changing place that holds many different types of activities for its members. The most current list of initiatives can be found here – [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php Bootstrap Wiki]<br />
* Learning:<br />
** Models – Bootstrapping, MRE/5D framework<br />
** Skills – Breakout sessions, topic specific subgroups<br />
** Knowledge – Sharing knowledge, subgroups, archives<br />
* Connection – Meeting others within the group:<br />
** Meetings<br />
** Bootstrap Connector<br />
** Leveraging Bootstrap Social Network<br />
*Contribution and Collaboration<br />
<br />
(insert process to become an Active Participant)<br />
<br />
=== Contribution ===<br />
<br />
(insert process to become a contributor)<br />
<br />
=== Collaboration ===<br />
<br />
(insert process to become a contributor)<br />
<br />
== Administration and Change ==<br />
<br />
(This section to detail the process of tracking participation with the group – updates on roles, initiatives, etc)<br />
<br />
(This section will also address, briefly, a mechanism for change in the organization specific to structure and community participation/contribution)<br />
<br />
== Community Checklist ==<br />
<br />
(this will be a stand-alone page which has easy to reference checklists for fulfilling the preocesses required to join community, actively participate, become a contributor, or collaborator)<br />
<br />
Joining the Community<br />
<br />
Becoming an Active Participant<br />
<br />
Becoming a Contributor<br />
<br />
Becoming a Collaborator<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
This initiative has come out of the [[Bootstrap Open Source]] Initiative.</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=File:Boot_Community_Goals.PNG&diff=4400File:Boot Community Goals.PNG2007-03-19T04:08:34Z<p>Jonmc12: Visualation of Community goals. For community role presentation and community manual. - JM</p>
<hr />
<div>Visualation of Community goals. For community role presentation and community manual. - JM</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Playbook&diff=4399Playbook2007-03-19T04:03:56Z<p>Jonmc12: /* Goals of the Community */</p>
<hr />
<div>== The Bootstrap Community ==<br />
<br />
Core Beliefs<br />
<br />
(from Bijoy – not just bootstrapping, about trust, community, growth, etc)<br />
<br />
=== Bootstrapping and the Bootstrap Stages ===<br />
<br />
The Bootstrap Network introduces an innovative framework for building a venture for long-term success. While bootstrapping itself is timeless, the Bootstrap Community is about breaks principles of Bootstrapping down to simple stages:<br />
* Ideation – <br />
* Valley of Death –<br />
* Growth – <br />
<br />
(from Bijoy)<br />
<br />
=== Goals of the Community ===<br />
<br />
The primary goal of the Bootstrap community is to create an environment that helps each participant advance through the stages of their own venture.<br />
<br />
Simply stated Bootstrap Austin aims to help each venture:<br />
# Gain the 'right' '''knowledge'''<br />
# And make the 'right' '''connections'''<br />
# So that each venture can leverage their unique '''skills''' and '''resources'''<br />
# In order to, '''''Take the right action at the right time'''''<br />
<br />
(insert image from slide here)<br />
<br />
It is this simple goal that drives the interaction between participants of the Bootstrap Community, and the organization as a whole. Building a business is about expending resources in order to take a venture to the next level. Each entrepreneur is on a person quest to use their own unique set of skills and resources to evolve their business in the most effecient and sustainable way possible. The Bootstrap Community is here to presesnt knowledge of entrepreneurship and facilitate empowering relationships that allow each entrepreneur to take the right action at the right time.<br />
<br />
As the Bootstrap Community itself matures, the community becomes a repository for information about building a venture. It is a vast library where, amonst its member, archives and supporting tools, any entrepreneur can be pointed to information that is relevant to their current situation in their venture. And, even better than this, when the groups information library is missing something, or perhaps lacks the latest and greatest information - each and every member is empowered to be able to contribute.<br />
<br />
=== Community Structure ===<br />
<br />
The bootstrap community is one of member contribution. The community has been structured to facilitate the improvement of the organization by making it easy for others to contribute – while at the same time advancing their own venture goals.<br />
<br />
(insert info from ‘levels of community Participation here)<br />
<br />
(insert short description of structure involving administrative and change of organization)<br />
<br />
=== Resources and Tools ===<br />
<br />
Within Community:<br />
* Bootstrap Wiki<br />
* Yahoo Group Archives<br />
* Bootstrap Blog<br />
<br />
Suggested Reading:<br />
* Books.. <br />
* Websites..<br />
<br />
(expand)<br />
<br />
== Community Roles ==<br />
<br />
=== Definition of Roles ===<br />
<br />
'''Participant''' - Participants are members of the bootstrap community that take on a limited level of involvement. A participant, while a bootstrapper, usually does not consider the Bootstrap Community to be one of the top 3 organizations that they participate in. The goal of the typical participant is casual learning, and keeping their eyes open for beneficial activities throughout the group.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Must be a bootstrapper<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Observation of Yahoo Group; <br />
* Observation of Social Networking Community; <br />
* Casual Learning<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Boostrap Social Network;<br />
* Yahoo Groups<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Active Participant''' - Active participants are bootstrappers who regularly participate in one or many activities within the Bootstrap Community.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Active commitment to help him/herself through venture phases;<br />
* Commitment to interact with others towards the same goal of venture development.<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Monthly Meetings; <br />
* Participation in one or more Subgroup; <br />
* Contributes to Yahoo Group; <br />
* Posts Completed Profile on Bootstrap Social Network.<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Contributor''' - A contributor is a Bootstrapper who has come to understand the organization, has identified a generalized need of some subset of Bootstrappers, and is willing to contribute to the organization in order to provide some resource that fulfill this need.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Has been an Active Participant of the community for 3 months or more; <br />
* Has completed the registration process for Contribution and, if necessary, new initiative creation.<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Creation and/or management of a subgroup formed by Industry, by Venture Stage, or by Topic.<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Collaborator''' - A collaborator is a Bootstrapper who has not only generalized a need of the community – but feels they have created a resource to fulfill this need as a product or service. Collaborators use the members of the Bootstrap Community to get product validation, feedback and even customers. Both the community and the Collaborator benefit from this arrangement, and if successful can lead to the a larger market release of the product as a new venture. <br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Has been an Active Participant of the community for 3 months or more; <br />
* Has completed the registration process for Collaboration;<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Release and Rollout of Alpha/Beta product/service within community;<br />
* Integration of Product/Service in one or more Bootstrap Initiative;<br />
* Feedback activity with members of Bootstrap Community<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
=== Participation ===<br />
<br />
Becoming a participant within the group is predicated on the desire to contribute mutually to those in the organization. <br />
<br />
Policies:<br />
* No Solicitation<br />
* No attacking of community members<br />
* No complaining about stuff – if its broken then contribute to fix it<br />
<br />
Opportunities: The Bootstrap Community is a constantly changing place that holds many different types of activities for its members. The most current list of initiatives can be found here – [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php Bootstrap Wiki]<br />
* Learning:<br />
** Models – Bootstrapping, MRE/5D framework<br />
** Skills – Breakout sessions, topic specific subgroups<br />
** Knowledge – Sharing knowledge, subgroups, archives<br />
* Connection – Meeting others within the group:<br />
** Meetings<br />
** Bootstrap Connector<br />
** Leveraging Bootstrap Social Network<br />
*Contribution and Collaboration<br />
<br />
(insert process to become an Active Participant)<br />
<br />
=== Contribution ===<br />
<br />
(insert process to become a contributor)<br />
<br />
=== Collaboration ===<br />
<br />
(insert process to become a contributor)<br />
<br />
== Administration and Change ==<br />
<br />
(This section to detail the process of tracking participation with the group – updates on roles, initiatives, etc)<br />
<br />
(This section will also address, briefly, a mechanism for change in the organization specific to structure and community participation/contribution)<br />
<br />
== Community Checklist ==<br />
<br />
(this will be a stand-alone page which has easy to reference checklists for fulfilling the preocesses required to join community, actively participate, become a contributor, or collaborator)<br />
<br />
Joining the Community<br />
<br />
Becoming an Active Participant<br />
<br />
Becoming a Contributor<br />
<br />
Becoming a Collaborator<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
This initiative has come out of the [[Bootstrap Open Source]] Initiative.</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Playbook&diff=4398Playbook2007-03-19T03:55:28Z<p>Jonmc12: /* Goals of the Community */</p>
<hr />
<div>== The Bootstrap Community ==<br />
<br />
Core Beliefs<br />
<br />
(from Bijoy – not just bootstrapping, about trust, community, growth, etc)<br />
<br />
=== Bootstrapping and the Bootstrap Stages ===<br />
<br />
The Bootstrap Network introduces an innovative framework for building a venture for long-term success. While bootstrapping itself is timeless, the Bootstrap Community is about breaks principles of Bootstrapping down to simple stages:<br />
* Ideation – <br />
* Valley of Death –<br />
* Growth – <br />
<br />
(from Bijoy)<br />
<br />
=== Goals of the Community ===<br />
<br />
The primary goal of the Bootstrap community is to create an environment that helps each participant advance through the stages of their own venture.<br />
<br />
Simply stated Bootstrap Austin aims to help each venture:<br />
# Gain the 'right' '''knowledge'''<br />
# And make the 'right' '''connections'''<br />
# So that each venture can leverage their unique '''skills''' and '''resources'''<br />
# In order to, '''''Take the right action at the right time'''''<br />
<br />
(insert image from slide here)<br />
<br />
=== Community Structure ===<br />
<br />
The bootstrap community is one of member contribution. The community has been structured to facilitate the improvement of the organization by making it easy for others to contribute – while at the same time advancing their own venture goals.<br />
<br />
(insert info from ‘levels of community Participation here)<br />
<br />
(insert short description of structure involving administrative and change of organization)<br />
<br />
=== Resources and Tools ===<br />
<br />
Within Community:<br />
* Bootstrap Wiki<br />
* Yahoo Group Archives<br />
* Bootstrap Blog<br />
<br />
Suggested Reading:<br />
* Books.. <br />
* Websites..<br />
<br />
(expand)<br />
<br />
== Community Roles ==<br />
<br />
=== Definition of Roles ===<br />
<br />
'''Participant''' - Participants are members of the bootstrap community that take on a limited level of involvement. A participant, while a bootstrapper, usually does not consider the Bootstrap Community to be one of the top 3 organizations that they participate in. The goal of the typical participant is casual learning, and keeping their eyes open for beneficial activities throughout the group.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Must be a bootstrapper<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Observation of Yahoo Group; <br />
* Observation of Social Networking Community; <br />
* Casual Learning<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Boostrap Social Network;<br />
* Yahoo Groups<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Active Participant''' - Active participants are bootstrappers who regularly participate in one or many activities within the Bootstrap Community.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Active commitment to help him/herself through venture phases;<br />
* Commitment to interact with others towards the same goal of venture development.<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Monthly Meetings; <br />
* Participation in one or more Subgroup; <br />
* Contributes to Yahoo Group; <br />
* Posts Completed Profile on Bootstrap Social Network.<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Contributor''' - A contributor is a Bootstrapper who has come to understand the organization, has identified a generalized need of some subset of Bootstrappers, and is willing to contribute to the organization in order to provide some resource that fulfill this need.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Has been an Active Participant of the community for 3 months or more; <br />
* Has completed the registration process for Contribution and, if necessary, new initiative creation.<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Creation and/or management of a subgroup formed by Industry, by Venture Stage, or by Topic.<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Collaborator''' - A collaborator is a Bootstrapper who has not only generalized a need of the community – but feels they have created a resource to fulfill this need as a product or service. Collaborators use the members of the Bootstrap Community to get product validation, feedback and even customers. Both the community and the Collaborator benefit from this arrangement, and if successful can lead to the a larger market release of the product as a new venture. <br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Has been an Active Participant of the community for 3 months or more; <br />
* Has completed the registration process for Collaboration;<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Release and Rollout of Alpha/Beta product/service within community;<br />
* Integration of Product/Service in one or more Bootstrap Initiative;<br />
* Feedback activity with members of Bootstrap Community<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
=== Participation ===<br />
<br />
Becoming a participant within the group is predicated on the desire to contribute mutually to those in the organization. <br />
<br />
Policies:<br />
* No Solicitation<br />
* No attacking of community members<br />
* No complaining about stuff – if its broken then contribute to fix it<br />
<br />
Opportunities: The Bootstrap Community is a constantly changing place that holds many different types of activities for its members. The most current list of initiatives can be found here – [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php Bootstrap Wiki]<br />
* Learning:<br />
** Models – Bootstrapping, MRE/5D framework<br />
** Skills – Breakout sessions, topic specific subgroups<br />
** Knowledge – Sharing knowledge, subgroups, archives<br />
* Connection – Meeting others within the group:<br />
** Meetings<br />
** Bootstrap Connector<br />
** Leveraging Bootstrap Social Network<br />
*Contribution and Collaboration<br />
<br />
(insert process to become an Active Participant)<br />
<br />
=== Contribution ===<br />
<br />
(insert process to become a contributor)<br />
<br />
=== Collaboration ===<br />
<br />
(insert process to become a contributor)<br />
<br />
== Administration and Change ==<br />
<br />
(This section to detail the process of tracking participation with the group – updates on roles, initiatives, etc)<br />
<br />
(This section will also address, briefly, a mechanism for change in the organization specific to structure and community participation/contribution)<br />
<br />
== Community Checklist ==<br />
<br />
(this will be a stand-alone page which has easy to reference checklists for fulfilling the preocesses required to join community, actively participate, become a contributor, or collaborator)<br />
<br />
Joining the Community<br />
<br />
Becoming an Active Participant<br />
<br />
Becoming a Contributor<br />
<br />
Becoming a Collaborator<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
This initiative has come out of the [[Bootstrap Open Source]] Initiative.</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Playbook&diff=4397Playbook2007-03-19T03:50:48Z<p>Jonmc12: /* The Bootstrap Community */</p>
<hr />
<div>== The Bootstrap Community ==<br />
<br />
Core Beliefs<br />
<br />
(from Bijoy – not just bootstrapping, about trust, community, growth, etc)<br />
<br />
=== Bootstrapping and the Bootstrap Stages ===<br />
<br />
The Bootstrap Network introduces an innovative framework for building a venture for long-term success. While bootstrapping itself is timeless, the Bootstrap Community is about breaks principles of Bootstrapping down to simple stages:<br />
* Ideation – <br />
* Valley of Death –<br />
* Growth – <br />
<br />
(from Bijoy)<br />
<br />
=== Goals of the Community ===<br />
<br />
(insert Goals of Bootstrap Community Slide here)<br />
<br />
=== Community Structure ===<br />
<br />
The bootstrap community is one of member contribution. The community has been structured to facilitate the improvement of the organization by making it easy for others to contribute – while at the same time advancing their own venture goals.<br />
<br />
(insert info from ‘levels of community Participation here)<br />
<br />
(insert short description of structure involving administrative and change of organization)<br />
<br />
=== Resources and Tools ===<br />
<br />
Within Community:<br />
* Bootstrap Wiki<br />
* Yahoo Group Archives<br />
* Bootstrap Blog<br />
<br />
Suggested Reading:<br />
* Books.. <br />
* Websites..<br />
<br />
(expand)<br />
<br />
== Community Roles ==<br />
<br />
=== Definition of Roles ===<br />
<br />
'''Participant''' - Participants are members of the bootstrap community that take on a limited level of involvement. A participant, while a bootstrapper, usually does not consider the Bootstrap Community to be one of the top 3 organizations that they participate in. The goal of the typical participant is casual learning, and keeping their eyes open for beneficial activities throughout the group.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Must be a bootstrapper<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Observation of Yahoo Group; <br />
* Observation of Social Networking Community; <br />
* Casual Learning<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Boostrap Social Network;<br />
* Yahoo Groups<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Active Participant''' - Active participants are bootstrappers who regularly participate in one or many activities within the Bootstrap Community.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Active commitment to help him/herself through venture phases;<br />
* Commitment to interact with others towards the same goal of venture development.<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Monthly Meetings; <br />
* Participation in one or more Subgroup; <br />
* Contributes to Yahoo Group; <br />
* Posts Completed Profile on Bootstrap Social Network.<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Contributor''' - A contributor is a Bootstrapper who has come to understand the organization, has identified a generalized need of some subset of Bootstrappers, and is willing to contribute to the organization in order to provide some resource that fulfill this need.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Has been an Active Participant of the community for 3 months or more; <br />
* Has completed the registration process for Contribution and, if necessary, new initiative creation.<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Creation and/or management of a subgroup formed by Industry, by Venture Stage, or by Topic.<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Collaborator''' - A collaborator is a Bootstrapper who has not only generalized a need of the community – but feels they have created a resource to fulfill this need as a product or service. Collaborators use the members of the Bootstrap Community to get product validation, feedback and even customers. Both the community and the Collaborator benefit from this arrangement, and if successful can lead to the a larger market release of the product as a new venture. <br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Has been an Active Participant of the community for 3 months or more; <br />
* Has completed the registration process for Collaboration;<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Release and Rollout of Alpha/Beta product/service within community;<br />
* Integration of Product/Service in one or more Bootstrap Initiative;<br />
* Feedback activity with members of Bootstrap Community<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
=== Participation ===<br />
<br />
Becoming a participant within the group is predicated on the desire to contribute mutually to those in the organization. <br />
<br />
Policies:<br />
* No Solicitation<br />
* No attacking of community members<br />
* No complaining about stuff – if its broken then contribute to fix it<br />
<br />
Opportunities: The Bootstrap Community is a constantly changing place that holds many different types of activities for its members. The most current list of initiatives can be found here – [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php Bootstrap Wiki]<br />
* Learning:<br />
** Models – Bootstrapping, MRE/5D framework<br />
** Skills – Breakout sessions, topic specific subgroups<br />
** Knowledge – Sharing knowledge, subgroups, archives<br />
* Connection – Meeting others within the group:<br />
** Meetings<br />
** Bootstrap Connector<br />
** Leveraging Bootstrap Social Network<br />
*Contribution and Collaboration<br />
<br />
(insert process to become an Active Participant)<br />
<br />
=== Contribution ===<br />
<br />
(insert process to become a contributor)<br />
<br />
=== Collaboration ===<br />
<br />
(insert process to become a contributor)<br />
<br />
== Administration and Change ==<br />
<br />
(This section to detail the process of tracking participation with the group – updates on roles, initiatives, etc)<br />
<br />
(This section will also address, briefly, a mechanism for change in the organization specific to structure and community participation/contribution)<br />
<br />
== Community Checklist ==<br />
<br />
(this will be a stand-alone page which has easy to reference checklists for fulfilling the preocesses required to join community, actively participate, become a contributor, or collaborator)<br />
<br />
Joining the Community<br />
<br />
Becoming an Active Participant<br />
<br />
Becoming a Contributor<br />
<br />
Becoming a Collaborator<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
This initiative has come out of the [[Bootstrap Open Source]] Initiative.</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Playbook&diff=4396Playbook2007-03-19T03:43:35Z<p>Jonmc12: /* Definitions */</p>
<hr />
<div>== The Bootstrap Community ==<br />
<br />
Core Beliefs<br />
<br />
(from Bijoy – not just bootstrapping, about trust, community, growth, etc)<br />
<br />
Bootstrapping and the Bootstrap Stages<br />
<br />
The Bootstrap Network introduces an innovative framework for building a venture for long-term success. While bootstrapping itself is timeless, the Bootstrap Community is about breaks principles of Bootstrapping down to simple stages:<br />
* Ideation – <br />
* Valley of Death –<br />
* Growth – <br />
<br />
(from Bijoy)<br />
<br />
Goals of the Community<br />
<br />
(insert Goals of Bootstrap Community Slide here)<br />
<br />
Community Structure<br />
<br />
The bootstrap community is one of member contribution. The community has been structured to facilitate the improvement of the organization by making it easy for others to contribute – while at the same time advancing their own venture goals.<br />
<br />
(insert info from ‘levels of community Participation here)<br />
<br />
(insert short description of structure involving administrative and change of organization)<br />
<br />
Resources and Tools<br />
<br />
Within Community:<br />
* Bootstrap Wiki<br />
* Yahoo Group Archives<br />
* Bootstrap Blog<br />
<br />
Suggested Reading:<br />
* Books.. <br />
* Websites..<br />
<br />
(expand)<br />
<br />
== Community Roles ==<br />
<br />
=== Definition of Roles ===<br />
<br />
'''Participant''' - Participants are members of the bootstrap community that take on a limited level of involvement. A participant, while a bootstrapper, usually does not consider the Bootstrap Community to be one of the top 3 organizations that they participate in. The goal of the typical participant is casual learning, and keeping their eyes open for beneficial activities throughout the group.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Must be a bootstrapper<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Observation of Yahoo Group; <br />
* Observation of Social Networking Community; <br />
* Casual Learning<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Boostrap Social Network;<br />
* Yahoo Groups<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Active Participant''' - Active participants are bootstrappers who regularly participate in one or many activities within the Bootstrap Community.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Active commitment to help him/herself through venture phases;<br />
* Commitment to interact with others towards the same goal of venture development.<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Monthly Meetings; <br />
* Participation in one or more Subgroup; <br />
* Contributes to Yahoo Group; <br />
* Posts Completed Profile on Bootstrap Social Network.<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Contributor''' - A contributor is a Bootstrapper who has come to understand the organization, has identified a generalized need of some subset of Bootstrappers, and is willing to contribute to the organization in order to provide some resource that fulfill this need.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Has been an Active Participant of the community for 3 months or more; <br />
* Has completed the registration process for Contribution and, if necessary, new initiative creation.<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Creation and/or management of a subgroup formed by Industry, by Venture Stage, or by Topic.<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Collaborator''' - A collaborator is a Bootstrapper who has not only generalized a need of the community – but feels they have created a resource to fulfill this need as a product or service. Collaborators use the members of the Bootstrap Community to get product validation, feedback and even customers. Both the community and the Collaborator benefit from this arrangement, and if successful can lead to the a larger market release of the product as a new venture. <br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Has been an Active Participant of the community for 3 months or more; <br />
* Has completed the registration process for Collaboration;<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Release and Rollout of Alpha/Beta product/service within community;<br />
* Integration of Product/Service in one or more Bootstrap Initiative;<br />
* Feedback activity with members of Bootstrap Community<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
=== Participation ===<br />
<br />
Becoming a participant within the group is predicated on the desire to contribute mutually to those in the organization. <br />
<br />
Policies:<br />
* No Solicitation<br />
* No attacking of community members<br />
* No complaining about stuff – if its broken then contribute to fix it<br />
<br />
Opportunities: The Bootstrap Community is a constantly changing place that holds many different types of activities for its members. The most current list of initiatives can be found here – [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php Bootstrap Wiki]<br />
* Learning:<br />
** Models – Bootstrapping, MRE/5D framework<br />
** Skills – Breakout sessions, topic specific subgroups<br />
** Knowledge – Sharing knowledge, subgroups, archives<br />
* Connection – Meeting others within the group:<br />
** Meetings<br />
** Bootstrap Connector<br />
** Leveraging Bootstrap Social Network<br />
*Contribution and Collaboration<br />
<br />
(insert process to become an Active Participant)<br />
<br />
=== Contribution ===<br />
<br />
(insert process to become a contributor)<br />
<br />
=== Collaboration ===<br />
<br />
(insert process to become a contributor)<br />
<br />
== Administration and Change ==<br />
<br />
(This section to detail the process of tracking participation with the group – updates on roles, initiatives, etc)<br />
<br />
(This section will also address, briefly, a mechanism for change in the organization specific to structure and community participation/contribution)<br />
<br />
== Community Checklist ==<br />
<br />
(this will be a stand-alone page which has easy to reference checklists for fulfilling the preocesses required to join community, actively participate, become a contributor, or collaborator)<br />
<br />
Joining the Community<br />
<br />
Becoming an Active Participant<br />
<br />
Becoming a Contributor<br />
<br />
Becoming a Collaborator<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
This initiative has come out of the [[Bootstrap Open Source]] Initiative.</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Playbook&diff=4395Playbook2007-03-19T03:42:34Z<p>Jonmc12: /* Participation */</p>
<hr />
<div>== The Bootstrap Community ==<br />
<br />
Core Beliefs<br />
<br />
(from Bijoy – not just bootstrapping, about trust, community, growth, etc)<br />
<br />
Bootstrapping and the Bootstrap Stages<br />
<br />
The Bootstrap Network introduces an innovative framework for building a venture for long-term success. While bootstrapping itself is timeless, the Bootstrap Community is about breaks principles of Bootstrapping down to simple stages:<br />
* Ideation – <br />
* Valley of Death –<br />
* Growth – <br />
<br />
(from Bijoy)<br />
<br />
Goals of the Community<br />
<br />
(insert Goals of Bootstrap Community Slide here)<br />
<br />
Community Structure<br />
<br />
The bootstrap community is one of member contribution. The community has been structured to facilitate the improvement of the organization by making it easy for others to contribute – while at the same time advancing their own venture goals.<br />
<br />
(insert info from ‘levels of community Participation here)<br />
<br />
(insert short description of structure involving administrative and change of organization)<br />
<br />
Resources and Tools<br />
<br />
Within Community:<br />
* Bootstrap Wiki<br />
* Yahoo Group Archives<br />
* Bootstrap Blog<br />
<br />
Suggested Reading:<br />
* Books.. <br />
* Websites..<br />
<br />
(expand)<br />
<br />
== Community Roles ==<br />
<br />
=== Definitions ===<br />
<br />
'''Participant''' - Participants are members of the bootstrap community that take on a limited level of involvement. A participant, while a bootstrapper, usually does not consider the Bootstrap Community to be one of the top 3 organizations that they participate in. The goal of the typical participant is casual learning, and keeping their eyes open for beneficial activities throughout the group.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Must be a bootstrapper<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Observation of Yahoo Group; <br />
* Observation of Social Networking Community; <br />
* Casual Learning<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Boostrap Social Network;<br />
* Yahoo Groups<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Active Participant''' - Active participants are bootstrappers who regularly participate in one or many activities within the Bootstrap Community.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Active commitment to help him/herself through venture phases;<br />
* Commitment to interact with others towards the same goal of venture development.<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Monthly Meetings; <br />
* Participation in one or more Subgroup; <br />
* Contributes to Yahoo Group; <br />
* Posts Completed Profile on Bootstrap Social Network.<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Contributor''' - A contributor is a Bootstrapper who has come to understand the organization, has identified a generalized need of some subset of Bootstrappers, and is willing to contribute to the organization in order to provide some resource that fulfill this need.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Has been an Active Participant of the community for 3 months or more; <br />
* Has completed the registration process for Contribution and, if necessary, new initiative creation.<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Creation and/or management of a subgroup formed by Industry, by Venture Stage, or by Topic.<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Collaborator''' - A collaborator is a Bootstrapper who has not only generalized a need of the community – but feels they have created a resource to fulfill this need as a product or service. Collaborators use the members of the Bootstrap Community to get product validation, feedback and even customers. Both the community and the Collaborator benefit from this arrangement, and if successful can lead to the a larger market release of the product as a new venture. <br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Has been an Active Participant of the community for 3 months or more; <br />
* Has completed the registration process for Collaboration;<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Release and Rollout of Alpha/Beta product/service within community;<br />
* Integration of Product/Service in one or more Bootstrap Initiative;<br />
* Feedback activity with members of Bootstrap Community<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
=== Participation ===<br />
<br />
Becoming a participant within the group is predicated on the desire to contribute mutually to those in the organization. <br />
<br />
Policies:<br />
* No Solicitation<br />
* No attacking of community members<br />
* No complaining about stuff – if its broken then contribute to fix it<br />
<br />
Opportunities: The Bootstrap Community is a constantly changing place that holds many different types of activities for its members. The most current list of initiatives can be found here – [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/wiki/index.php Bootstrap Wiki]<br />
* Learning:<br />
** Models – Bootstrapping, MRE/5D framework<br />
** Skills – Breakout sessions, topic specific subgroups<br />
** Knowledge – Sharing knowledge, subgroups, archives<br />
* Connection – Meeting others within the group:<br />
** Meetings<br />
** Bootstrap Connector<br />
** Leveraging Bootstrap Social Network<br />
*Contribution and Collaboration<br />
<br />
(insert process to become an Active Participant)<br />
<br />
=== Contribution ===<br />
<br />
(insert process to become a contributor)<br />
<br />
=== Collaboration ===<br />
<br />
(insert process to become a contributor)<br />
<br />
== Administration and Change ==<br />
<br />
(This section to detail the process of tracking participation with the group – updates on roles, initiatives, etc)<br />
<br />
(This section will also address, briefly, a mechanism for change in the organization specific to structure and community participation/contribution)<br />
<br />
== Community Checklist ==<br />
<br />
(this will be a stand-alone page which has easy to reference checklists for fulfilling the preocesses required to join community, actively participate, become a contributor, or collaborator)<br />
<br />
Joining the Community<br />
<br />
Becoming an Active Participant<br />
<br />
Becoming a Contributor<br />
<br />
Becoming a Collaborator<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
This initiative has come out of the [[Bootstrap Open Source]] Initiative.</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Playbook&diff=4275Playbook2007-03-09T04:21:05Z<p>Jonmc12: /* Participating */</p>
<hr />
<div>== The Bootstrap Community ==<br />
<br />
Core Beliefs<br />
<br />
(from Bijoy – not just bootstrapping, about trust, community, growth, etc)<br />
<br />
Bootstrapping and the Bootstrap Stages<br />
<br />
The Bootstrap Network introduces an innovative framework for building a venture for long-term success. While bootstrapping itself is timeless, the Bootstrap Community is about breaks principles of Bootstrapping down to simple stages:<br />
* Ideation – <br />
* Valley of Death –<br />
* Growth – <br />
<br />
(from Bijoy)<br />
<br />
Goals of the Community<br />
<br />
(insert Goals of Bootstrap Community Slide here)<br />
<br />
Community Structure<br />
<br />
The bootstrap community is one of member contribution. The community has been structured to facilitate the improvement of the organization by making it easy for others to contribute – while at the same time advancing their own venture goals.<br />
<br />
(insert info from ‘levels of community Participation here)<br />
<br />
(insert short description of structure involving administrative and change of organization)<br />
<br />
Resources and Tools<br />
<br />
Within Community:<br />
* Bootstrap Wiki<br />
* Yahoo Group Archives<br />
* Bootstrap Blog<br />
<br />
Suggested Reading:<br />
* Books.. <br />
* Websites..<br />
<br />
(expand)<br />
<br />
== Community Roles ==<br />
<br />
=== Definitions ===<br />
<br />
'''Participant''' - Participants are members of the bootstrap community that take on a limited level of involvement. A participant, while a bootstrapper, usually does not consider the Bootstrap Community to be one of the top 3 organizations that they participate in. The goal of the typical participant is casual learning, and keeping their eyes open for beneficial activities throughout the group.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Must be a bootstrapper<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Observation of Yahoo Group; <br />
* Observation of Social Networking Community; <br />
* Casual Learning<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Boostrap Social Network;<br />
* Yahoo Groups<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Active Participant''' - Active participants are bootstrappers who regularly participate in one or many activities within the Bootstrap Community.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Active commitment to help him/herself through venture phases;<br />
* Commitment to interact with others towards the same goal of venture development.<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Monthly Meetings; <br />
* Participation in one or more Subgroup; <br />
* Contributes to Yahoo Group; <br />
* Posts Completed Profile on Bootstrap Social Network.<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Contributor''' - A contributor is a Bootstrapper who has come to understand the organization, has identified a generalized need of some subset of Bootstrappers, and is willing to contribute to the organization in order to provide some resource that fulfill this need.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Has been an Active Participant of the community for 3 months or more; <br />
* Has completed the registration process for Contribution and, if necessary, new initiative creation.<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Creation and/or management of a subgroup formed by Industry, by Venture Stage, or by Topic.<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Collaborator''' - A collaborator is a Bootstrapper who has not only generalized a need of the community – but feels they have created a resource to fulfill this need as a product or service. Collaborators use the members of the Bootstrap Community to get product validation, feedback and even customers. Both the community and the Collaborator benefit from this arrangement, and if successful can lead to the a larger market release of the product as a new venture. <br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Has been an Active Participant of the community for 3 months or more; <br />
* Has completed the registration process for Collaboration;<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Release and Rollout of Alpha/Beta product/service within community;<br />
* Integration of Product/Service in one or more Bootstrap Initiative;<br />
* Feedback activity with members of Bootstrap Community<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
=== Participation ===<br />
<br />
Becoming a participant within the group is predicated on the desire to contribute mutually to those in the organization. <br />
<br />
Policies:<br />
* No Solicitation<br />
* No attacking of community members<br />
* No complaining about stuff – if its broken then contribute to fix it<br />
<br />
Opportunities: The Bootstrap Community is a constantly changing place that holds many different types of activities for its members. The most current list of initiatives can be found here – (insert link to wiki)<br />
* Learning:<br />
** Models – Bootstrapping, MRE/5D framework<br />
** Skills – Breakout sessions, topic specific subgroups<br />
** Knowledge – Sharing knowledge, subgroups, archives<br />
* Connection – Meeting others within the group:<br />
** Meetings<br />
** Bootstrap Connector<br />
** Leveraging Bootstrap Social Network<br />
*Contribution and Collaboration<br />
<br />
(insert process to become an Active Participant)<br />
<br />
=== Contribution ===<br />
<br />
(insert process to become a contributor)<br />
<br />
=== Collaboration ===<br />
<br />
(insert process to become a contributor)<br />
<br />
== Administration and Change ==<br />
<br />
(This section to detail the process of tracking participation with the group – updates on roles, initiatives, etc)<br />
<br />
(This section will also address, briefly, a mechanism for change in the organization specific to structure and community participation/contribution)<br />
<br />
== Community Checklist ==<br />
<br />
(this will be a stand-alone page which has easy to reference checklists for fulfilling the preocesses required to join community, actively participate, become a contributor, or collaborator)<br />
<br />
Joining the Community<br />
<br />
Becoming an Active Participant<br />
<br />
Becoming a Contributor<br />
<br />
Becoming a Collaborator<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
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<br />
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This initiative has come out of the [[Bootstrap Open Source]] Initiative.</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Playbook&diff=4274Playbook2007-03-09T04:20:34Z<p>Jonmc12: /* COMMUNITY CHECKLIST */</p>
<hr />
<div>== The Bootstrap Community ==<br />
<br />
Core Beliefs<br />
<br />
(from Bijoy – not just bootstrapping, about trust, community, growth, etc)<br />
<br />
Bootstrapping and the Bootstrap Stages<br />
<br />
The Bootstrap Network introduces an innovative framework for building a venture for long-term success. While bootstrapping itself is timeless, the Bootstrap Community is about breaks principles of Bootstrapping down to simple stages:<br />
* Ideation – <br />
* Valley of Death –<br />
* Growth – <br />
<br />
(from Bijoy)<br />
<br />
Goals of the Community<br />
<br />
(insert Goals of Bootstrap Community Slide here)<br />
<br />
Community Structure<br />
<br />
The bootstrap community is one of member contribution. The community has been structured to facilitate the improvement of the organization by making it easy for others to contribute – while at the same time advancing their own venture goals.<br />
<br />
(insert info from ‘levels of community Participation here)<br />
<br />
(insert short description of structure involving administrative and change of organization)<br />
<br />
Resources and Tools<br />
<br />
Within Community:<br />
* Bootstrap Wiki<br />
* Yahoo Group Archives<br />
* Bootstrap Blog<br />
<br />
Suggested Reading:<br />
* Books.. <br />
* Websites..<br />
<br />
(expand)<br />
<br />
== Community Roles ==<br />
<br />
=== Definitions ===<br />
<br />
'''Participant''' - Participants are members of the bootstrap community that take on a limited level of involvement. A participant, while a bootstrapper, usually does not consider the Bootstrap Community to be one of the top 3 organizations that they participate in. The goal of the typical participant is casual learning, and keeping their eyes open for beneficial activities throughout the group.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Must be a bootstrapper<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Observation of Yahoo Group; <br />
* Observation of Social Networking Community; <br />
* Casual Learning<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Boostrap Social Network;<br />
* Yahoo Groups<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Active Participant''' - Active participants are bootstrappers who regularly participate in one or many activities within the Bootstrap Community.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Active commitment to help him/herself through venture phases;<br />
* Commitment to interact with others towards the same goal of venture development.<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Monthly Meetings; <br />
* Participation in one or more Subgroup; <br />
* Contributes to Yahoo Group; <br />
* Posts Completed Profile on Bootstrap Social Network.<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Contributor''' - A contributor is a Bootstrapper who has come to understand the organization, has identified a generalized need of some subset of Bootstrappers, and is willing to contribute to the organization in order to provide some resource that fulfill this need.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Has been an Active Participant of the community for 3 months or more; <br />
* Has completed the registration process for Contribution and, if necessary, new initiative creation.<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Creation and/or management of a subgroup formed by Industry, by Venture Stage, or by Topic.<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Collaborator''' - A collaborator is a Bootstrapper who has not only generalized a need of the community – but feels they have created a resource to fulfill this need as a product or service. Collaborators use the members of the Bootstrap Community to get product validation, feedback and even customers. Both the community and the Collaborator benefit from this arrangement, and if successful can lead to the a larger market release of the product as a new venture. <br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Has been an Active Participant of the community for 3 months or more; <br />
* Has completed the registration process for Collaboration;<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Release and Rollout of Alpha/Beta product/service within community;<br />
* Integration of Product/Service in one or more Bootstrap Initiative;<br />
* Feedback activity with members of Bootstrap Community<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
=== Participating ===<br />
<br />
Becoming a participant within the group is predicated on the desire to contribute mutually to those in the organization. <br />
<br />
Policies:<br />
* No Solicitation<br />
* No attacking of community members<br />
* No complaining about stuff – if its broken then contribute to fix it<br />
<br />
Opportunities: The Bootstrap Community is a constantly changing place that holds many different types of activities for its members. The most current list of initiatives can be found here – (insert link to wiki)<br />
* Learning:<br />
** Models – Bootstrapping, MRE/5D framework<br />
** Skills – Breakout sessions, topic specific subgroups<br />
** Knowledge – Sharing knowledge, subgroups, archives<br />
* Connection – Meeting others within the group:<br />
** Meetings<br />
** Bootstrap Connector<br />
** Leveraging Bootstrap Social Network<br />
*Contribution and Collaboration<br />
<br />
(insert process to become an Active Participant)<br />
<br />
=== Contribution ===<br />
<br />
(insert process to become a contributor)<br />
<br />
=== Collaboration ===<br />
<br />
(insert process to become a contributor)<br />
<br />
== Administration and Change ==<br />
<br />
(This section to detail the process of tracking participation with the group – updates on roles, initiatives, etc)<br />
<br />
(This section will also address, briefly, a mechanism for change in the organization specific to structure and community participation/contribution)<br />
<br />
== Community Checklist ==<br />
<br />
(this will be a stand-alone page which has easy to reference checklists for fulfilling the preocesses required to join community, actively participate, become a contributor, or collaborator)<br />
<br />
Joining the Community<br />
<br />
Becoming an Active Participant<br />
<br />
Becoming a Contributor<br />
<br />
Becoming a Collaborator<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
This initiative has come out of the [[Bootstrap Open Source]] Initiative.</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Playbook&diff=4273Playbook2007-03-09T04:20:16Z<p>Jonmc12: /* ADMINISTRATION AND CHANGE */</p>
<hr />
<div>== The Bootstrap Community ==<br />
<br />
Core Beliefs<br />
<br />
(from Bijoy – not just bootstrapping, about trust, community, growth, etc)<br />
<br />
Bootstrapping and the Bootstrap Stages<br />
<br />
The Bootstrap Network introduces an innovative framework for building a venture for long-term success. While bootstrapping itself is timeless, the Bootstrap Community is about breaks principles of Bootstrapping down to simple stages:<br />
* Ideation – <br />
* Valley of Death –<br />
* Growth – <br />
<br />
(from Bijoy)<br />
<br />
Goals of the Community<br />
<br />
(insert Goals of Bootstrap Community Slide here)<br />
<br />
Community Structure<br />
<br />
The bootstrap community is one of member contribution. The community has been structured to facilitate the improvement of the organization by making it easy for others to contribute – while at the same time advancing their own venture goals.<br />
<br />
(insert info from ‘levels of community Participation here)<br />
<br />
(insert short description of structure involving administrative and change of organization)<br />
<br />
Resources and Tools<br />
<br />
Within Community:<br />
* Bootstrap Wiki<br />
* Yahoo Group Archives<br />
* Bootstrap Blog<br />
<br />
Suggested Reading:<br />
* Books.. <br />
* Websites..<br />
<br />
(expand)<br />
<br />
== Community Roles ==<br />
<br />
=== Definitions ===<br />
<br />
'''Participant''' - Participants are members of the bootstrap community that take on a limited level of involvement. A participant, while a bootstrapper, usually does not consider the Bootstrap Community to be one of the top 3 organizations that they participate in. The goal of the typical participant is casual learning, and keeping their eyes open for beneficial activities throughout the group.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Must be a bootstrapper<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Observation of Yahoo Group; <br />
* Observation of Social Networking Community; <br />
* Casual Learning<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Boostrap Social Network;<br />
* Yahoo Groups<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Active Participant''' - Active participants are bootstrappers who regularly participate in one or many activities within the Bootstrap Community.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Active commitment to help him/herself through venture phases;<br />
* Commitment to interact with others towards the same goal of venture development.<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Monthly Meetings; <br />
* Participation in one or more Subgroup; <br />
* Contributes to Yahoo Group; <br />
* Posts Completed Profile on Bootstrap Social Network.<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Contributor''' - A contributor is a Bootstrapper who has come to understand the organization, has identified a generalized need of some subset of Bootstrappers, and is willing to contribute to the organization in order to provide some resource that fulfill this need.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Has been an Active Participant of the community for 3 months or more; <br />
* Has completed the registration process for Contribution and, if necessary, new initiative creation.<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Creation and/or management of a subgroup formed by Industry, by Venture Stage, or by Topic.<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Collaborator''' - A collaborator is a Bootstrapper who has not only generalized a need of the community – but feels they have created a resource to fulfill this need as a product or service. Collaborators use the members of the Bootstrap Community to get product validation, feedback and even customers. Both the community and the Collaborator benefit from this arrangement, and if successful can lead to the a larger market release of the product as a new venture. <br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Has been an Active Participant of the community for 3 months or more; <br />
* Has completed the registration process for Collaboration;<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Release and Rollout of Alpha/Beta product/service within community;<br />
* Integration of Product/Service in one or more Bootstrap Initiative;<br />
* Feedback activity with members of Bootstrap Community<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
=== Participating ===<br />
<br />
Becoming a participant within the group is predicated on the desire to contribute mutually to those in the organization. <br />
<br />
Policies:<br />
* No Solicitation<br />
* No attacking of community members<br />
* No complaining about stuff – if its broken then contribute to fix it<br />
<br />
Opportunities: The Bootstrap Community is a constantly changing place that holds many different types of activities for its members. The most current list of initiatives can be found here – (insert link to wiki)<br />
* Learning:<br />
** Models – Bootstrapping, MRE/5D framework<br />
** Skills – Breakout sessions, topic specific subgroups<br />
** Knowledge – Sharing knowledge, subgroups, archives<br />
* Connection – Meeting others within the group:<br />
** Meetings<br />
** Bootstrap Connector<br />
** Leveraging Bootstrap Social Network<br />
*Contribution and Collaboration<br />
<br />
(insert process to become an Active Participant)<br />
<br />
=== Contribution ===<br />
<br />
(insert process to become a contributor)<br />
<br />
=== Collaboration ===<br />
<br />
(insert process to become a contributor)<br />
<br />
== Administration and Change ==<br />
<br />
(This section to detail the process of tracking participation with the group – updates on roles, initiatives, etc)<br />
<br />
(This section will also address, briefly, a mechanism for change in the organization specific to structure and community participation/contribution)<br />
<br />
== COMMUNITY CHECKLIST ==<br />
<br />
(this will be a stand-alone page which has easy to reference checklists for fulfilling the preocesses required to join community, actively participate, become a contributor, or collaborator)<br />
<br />
Joining the Community<br />
<br />
Becoming an Active Participant<br />
<br />
Becoming a Contributor<br />
<br />
Becoming a Collaborator<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
This initiative has come out of the [[Bootstrap Open Source]] Initiative.</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Playbook&diff=4272Playbook2007-03-09T04:15:34Z<p>Jonmc12: /* Community Roles */</p>
<hr />
<div>== The Bootstrap Community ==<br />
<br />
Core Beliefs<br />
<br />
(from Bijoy – not just bootstrapping, about trust, community, growth, etc)<br />
<br />
Bootstrapping and the Bootstrap Stages<br />
<br />
The Bootstrap Network introduces an innovative framework for building a venture for long-term success. While bootstrapping itself is timeless, the Bootstrap Community is about breaks principles of Bootstrapping down to simple stages:<br />
* Ideation – <br />
* Valley of Death –<br />
* Growth – <br />
<br />
(from Bijoy)<br />
<br />
Goals of the Community<br />
<br />
(insert Goals of Bootstrap Community Slide here)<br />
<br />
Community Structure<br />
<br />
The bootstrap community is one of member contribution. The community has been structured to facilitate the improvement of the organization by making it easy for others to contribute – while at the same time advancing their own venture goals.<br />
<br />
(insert info from ‘levels of community Participation here)<br />
<br />
(insert short description of structure involving administrative and change of organization)<br />
<br />
Resources and Tools<br />
<br />
Within Community:<br />
* Bootstrap Wiki<br />
* Yahoo Group Archives<br />
* Bootstrap Blog<br />
<br />
Suggested Reading:<br />
* Books.. <br />
* Websites..<br />
<br />
(expand)<br />
<br />
== Community Roles ==<br />
<br />
=== Definitions ===<br />
<br />
'''Participant''' - Participants are members of the bootstrap community that take on a limited level of involvement. A participant, while a bootstrapper, usually does not consider the Bootstrap Community to be one of the top 3 organizations that they participate in. The goal of the typical participant is casual learning, and keeping their eyes open for beneficial activities throughout the group.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Must be a bootstrapper<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Observation of Yahoo Group; <br />
* Observation of Social Networking Community; <br />
* Casual Learning<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Boostrap Social Network;<br />
* Yahoo Groups<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Active Participant''' - Active participants are bootstrappers who regularly participate in one or many activities within the Bootstrap Community.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Active commitment to help him/herself through venture phases;<br />
* Commitment to interact with others towards the same goal of venture development.<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Monthly Meetings; <br />
* Participation in one or more Subgroup; <br />
* Contributes to Yahoo Group; <br />
* Posts Completed Profile on Bootstrap Social Network.<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Contributor''' - A contributor is a Bootstrapper who has come to understand the organization, has identified a generalized need of some subset of Bootstrappers, and is willing to contribute to the organization in order to provide some resource that fulfill this need.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Has been an Active Participant of the community for 3 months or more; <br />
* Has completed the registration process for Contribution and, if necessary, new initiative creation.<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Creation and/or management of a subgroup formed by Industry, by Venture Stage, or by Topic.<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Collaborator''' - A collaborator is a Bootstrapper who has not only generalized a need of the community – but feels they have created a resource to fulfill this need as a product or service. Collaborators use the members of the Bootstrap Community to get product validation, feedback and even customers. Both the community and the Collaborator benefit from this arrangement, and if successful can lead to the a larger market release of the product as a new venture. <br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Has been an Active Participant of the community for 3 months or more; <br />
* Has completed the registration process for Collaboration;<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Release and Rollout of Alpha/Beta product/service within community;<br />
* Integration of Product/Service in one or more Bootstrap Initiative;<br />
* Feedback activity with members of Bootstrap Community<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
=== Participating ===<br />
<br />
Becoming a participant within the group is predicated on the desire to contribute mutually to those in the organization. <br />
<br />
Policies:<br />
* No Solicitation<br />
* No attacking of community members<br />
* No complaining about stuff – if its broken then contribute to fix it<br />
<br />
Opportunities: The Bootstrap Community is a constantly changing place that holds many different types of activities for its members. The most current list of initiatives can be found here – (insert link to wiki)<br />
* Learning:<br />
** Models – Bootstrapping, MRE/5D framework<br />
** Skills – Breakout sessions, topic specific subgroups<br />
** Knowledge – Sharing knowledge, subgroups, archives<br />
* Connection – Meeting others within the group:<br />
** Meetings<br />
** Bootstrap Connector<br />
** Leveraging Bootstrap Social Network<br />
*Contribution and Collaboration<br />
<br />
(insert process to become an Active Participant)<br />
<br />
=== Contribution ===<br />
<br />
(insert process to become a contributor)<br />
<br />
=== Collaboration ===<br />
<br />
(insert process to become a contributor)<br />
<br />
== ADMINISTRATION AND CHANGE ==<br />
<br />
(This section to detail the process of tracking participation with the group – updates on roles, initiatives, etc)<br />
<br />
(This section will also address, briefly, a mechanism for change in the organization specific to structure and community participation/contribution)<br />
<br />
<br />
== COMMUNITY CHECKLIST ==<br />
<br />
(this will be a stand-alone page which has easy to reference checklists for fulfilling the preocesses required to join community, actively participate, become a contributor, or collaborator)<br />
<br />
Joining the Community<br />
<br />
Becoming an Active Participant<br />
<br />
Becoming a Contributor<br />
<br />
Becoming a Collaborator<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
This initiative has come out of the [[Bootstrap Open Source]] Initiative.</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Playbook&diff=4271Playbook2007-03-09T04:15:07Z<p>Jonmc12: /* Community Roles */</p>
<hr />
<div>== The Bootstrap Community ==<br />
<br />
Core Beliefs<br />
<br />
(from Bijoy – not just bootstrapping, about trust, community, growth, etc)<br />
<br />
Bootstrapping and the Bootstrap Stages<br />
<br />
The Bootstrap Network introduces an innovative framework for building a venture for long-term success. While bootstrapping itself is timeless, the Bootstrap Community is about breaks principles of Bootstrapping down to simple stages:<br />
* Ideation – <br />
* Valley of Death –<br />
* Growth – <br />
<br />
(from Bijoy)<br />
<br />
Goals of the Community<br />
<br />
(insert Goals of Bootstrap Community Slide here)<br />
<br />
Community Structure<br />
<br />
The bootstrap community is one of member contribution. The community has been structured to facilitate the improvement of the organization by making it easy for others to contribute – while at the same time advancing their own venture goals.<br />
<br />
(insert info from ‘levels of community Participation here)<br />
<br />
(insert short description of structure involving administrative and change of organization)<br />
<br />
Resources and Tools<br />
<br />
Within Community:<br />
* Bootstrap Wiki<br />
* Yahoo Group Archives<br />
* Bootstrap Blog<br />
<br />
Suggested Reading:<br />
* Books.. <br />
* Websites..<br />
<br />
(expand)<br />
<br />
== Community Roles ==<br />
<br />
=== Definitions ===<br />
<br />
'''Participant''' - Participants are members of the bootstrap community that take on a limited level of involvement. A participant, while a bootstrapper, usually does not consider the Bootstrap Community to be one of the top 3 organizations that they participate in. The goal of the typical participant is casual learning, and keeping their eyes open for beneficial activities throughout the group.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Must be a bootstrapper<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Observation of Yahoo Group; <br />
* Observation of Social Networking Community; <br />
* Casual Learning<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Boostrap Social Network;<br />
* Yahoo Groups<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Active Participant''' - Active participants are bootstrappers who regularly participate in one or many activities within the Bootstrap Community.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Active commitment to help him/herself through venture phases;<br />
* Commitment to interact with others towards the same goal of venture development.<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Monthly Meetings; <br />
* Participation in one or more Subgroup; <br />
* Contributes to Yahoo Group; <br />
* Posts Completed Profile on Bootstrap Social Network.<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Contributor''' - A contributor is a Bootstrapper who has come to understand the organization, has identified a generalized need of some subset of Bootstrappers, and is willing to contribute to the organization in order to provide some resource that fulfill this need.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Has been an Active Participant of the community for 3 months or more; <br />
* Has completed the registration process for Contribution and, if necessary, new initiative creation.<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Creation and/or management of a subgroup formed by Industry, by Venture Stage, or by Topic.<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Collaborator''' A collaborator is a Bootstrapper who has not only generalized a need of the community – but feels they have created a resource to fulfill this need as a product or service. Collaborators use the members of the Bootstrap Community to get product validation, feedback and even customers. Both the community and the Collaborator benefit from this arrangement, and if successful can lead to the a larger market release of the product as a new venture. <br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Has been an Active Participant of the community for 3 months or more; <br />
* Has completed the registration process for Collaboration;<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Release and Rollout of Alpha/Beta product/service within community;<br />
* Integration of Product/Service in one or more Bootstrap Initiative;<br />
* Feedback activity with members of Bootstrap Community<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
=== Participating ===<br />
<br />
Becoming a participant within the group is predicated on the desire to contribute mutually to those in the organization. <br />
<br />
Policies:<br />
* No Solicitation<br />
* No attacking of community members<br />
* No complaining about stuff – if its broken then contribute to fix it<br />
<br />
Opportunities: The Bootstrap Community is a constantly changing place that holds many different types of activities for its members. The most current list of initiatives can be found here – (insert link to wiki)<br />
* Learning:<br />
** Models – Bootstrapping, MRE/5D framework<br />
** Skills – Breakout sessions, topic specific subgroups<br />
** Knowledge – Sharing knowledge, subgroups, archives<br />
* Connection – Meeting others within the group:<br />
** Meetings<br />
** Bootstrap Connector<br />
** Leveraging Bootstrap Social Network<br />
*Contribution and Collaboration<br />
<br />
(insert process to become an Active Participant)<br />
<br />
=== Contribution ===<br />
<br />
(insert process to become a contributor)<br />
<br />
=== Collaboration ===<br />
<br />
(insert process to become a contributor)<br />
<br />
== ADMINISTRATION AND CHANGE ==<br />
<br />
(This section to detail the process of tracking participation with the group – updates on roles, initiatives, etc)<br />
<br />
(This section will also address, briefly, a mechanism for change in the organization specific to structure and community participation/contribution)<br />
<br />
<br />
== COMMUNITY CHECKLIST ==<br />
<br />
(this will be a stand-alone page which has easy to reference checklists for fulfilling the preocesses required to join community, actively participate, become a contributor, or collaborator)<br />
<br />
Joining the Community<br />
<br />
Becoming an Active Participant<br />
<br />
Becoming a Contributor<br />
<br />
Becoming a Collaborator<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
This initiative has come out of the [[Bootstrap Open Source]] Initiative.</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Playbook&diff=4270Playbook2007-03-09T04:14:27Z<p>Jonmc12: /* Community Roles */</p>
<hr />
<div>== The Bootstrap Community ==<br />
<br />
Core Beliefs<br />
<br />
(from Bijoy – not just bootstrapping, about trust, community, growth, etc)<br />
<br />
Bootstrapping and the Bootstrap Stages<br />
<br />
The Bootstrap Network introduces an innovative framework for building a venture for long-term success. While bootstrapping itself is timeless, the Bootstrap Community is about breaks principles of Bootstrapping down to simple stages:<br />
* Ideation – <br />
* Valley of Death –<br />
* Growth – <br />
<br />
(from Bijoy)<br />
<br />
Goals of the Community<br />
<br />
(insert Goals of Bootstrap Community Slide here)<br />
<br />
Community Structure<br />
<br />
The bootstrap community is one of member contribution. The community has been structured to facilitate the improvement of the organization by making it easy for others to contribute – while at the same time advancing their own venture goals.<br />
<br />
(insert info from ‘levels of community Participation here)<br />
<br />
(insert short description of structure involving administrative and change of organization)<br />
<br />
Resources and Tools<br />
<br />
Within Community:<br />
* Bootstrap Wiki<br />
* Yahoo Group Archives<br />
* Bootstrap Blog<br />
<br />
Suggested Reading:<br />
* Books.. <br />
* Websites..<br />
<br />
(expand)<br />
<br />
== Community Roles ==<br />
<br />
=== Definitions ===<br />
<br />
'''Participant''' - Participants are members of the bootstrap community that take on a limited level of involvement. A participant, while a bootstrapper, usually does not consider the Bootstrap Community to be one of the top 3 organizations that they participate in. The goal of the typical participant is casual learning, and keeping their eyes open for beneficial activities throughout the group.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Must be a bootstrapper<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Observation of Yahoo Group; <br />
* Observation of Social Networking Community; <br />
* Casual Learning<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Boostrap Social Network;<br />
* Yahoo Groups<br />
<br />
'''Active Participant''' - Active participants are bootstrappers who regularly participate in one or many activities within the Bootstrap Community.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Active commitment to help him/herself through venture phases;<br />
* Commitment to interact with others towards the same goal of venture development.<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Monthly Meetings; <br />
* Participation in one or more Subgroup; <br />
* Contributes to Yahoo Group; <br />
* Posts Completed Profile on Bootstrap Social Network.<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
'''Contributor''' - A contributor is a Bootstrapper who has come to understand the organization, has identified a generalized need of some subset of Bootstrappers, and is willing to contribute to the organization in order to provide some resource that fulfill this need.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Has been an Active Participant of the community for 3 months or more; <br />
* Has completed the registration process for Contribution and, if necessary, new initiative creation.<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Creation and/or management of a subgroup formed by Industry, by Venture Stage, or by Topic.<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Collaborator''' A collaborator is a Bootstrapper who has not only generalized a need of the community – but feels they have created a resource to fulfill this need as a product or service. Collaborators use the members of the Bootstrap Community to get product validation, feedback and even customers. Both the community and the Collaborator benefit from this arrangement, and if successful can lead to the a larger market release of the product as a new venture. <br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Has been an Active Participant of the community for 3 months or more; <br />
* Has completed the registration process for Collaboration;<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Release and Rollout of Alpha/Beta product/service within community;<br />
* Integration of Product/Service in one or more Bootstrap Initiative;<br />
* Feedback activity with members of Bootstrap Community<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
=== Participating ===<br />
<br />
Becoming a participant within the group is predicated on the desire to contribute mutually to those in the organization. <br />
<br />
Policies:<br />
* No Solicitation<br />
* No attacking of community members<br />
* No complaining about stuff – if its broken then contribute to fix it<br />
<br />
Opportunities: The Bootstrap Community is a constantly changing place that holds many different types of activities for its members. The most current list of initiatives can be found here – (insert link to wiki)<br />
* Learning:<br />
** Models – Bootstrapping, MRE/5D framework<br />
** Skills – Breakout sessions, topic specific subgroups<br />
** Knowledge – Sharing knowledge, subgroups, archives<br />
* Connection – Meeting others within the group:<br />
** Meetings<br />
** Bootstrap Connector<br />
** Leveraging Bootstrap Social Network<br />
*Contribution and Collaboration<br />
<br />
(insert process to become an Active Participant)<br />
<br />
=== Contribution ===<br />
<br />
(insert process to become a contributor)<br />
<br />
=== Collaboration ===<br />
<br />
(insert process to become a contributor)<br />
<br />
== ADMINISTRATION AND CHANGE ==<br />
<br />
(This section to detail the process of tracking participation with the group – updates on roles, initiatives, etc)<br />
<br />
(This section will also address, briefly, a mechanism for change in the organization specific to structure and community participation/contribution)<br />
<br />
<br />
== COMMUNITY CHECKLIST ==<br />
<br />
(this will be a stand-alone page which has easy to reference checklists for fulfilling the preocesses required to join community, actively participate, become a contributor, or collaborator)<br />
<br />
Joining the Community<br />
<br />
Becoming an Active Participant<br />
<br />
Becoming a Contributor<br />
<br />
Becoming a Collaborator<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
This initiative has come out of the [[Bootstrap Open Source]] Initiative.</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Playbook&diff=4269Playbook2007-03-09T04:12:32Z<p>Jonmc12: /* Community Roles */</p>
<hr />
<div>== The Bootstrap Community ==<br />
<br />
Core Beliefs<br />
<br />
(from Bijoy – not just bootstrapping, about trust, community, growth, etc)<br />
<br />
Bootstrapping and the Bootstrap Stages<br />
<br />
The Bootstrap Network introduces an innovative framework for building a venture for long-term success. While bootstrapping itself is timeless, the Bootstrap Community is about breaks principles of Bootstrapping down to simple stages:<br />
* Ideation – <br />
* Valley of Death –<br />
* Growth – <br />
<br />
(from Bijoy)<br />
<br />
Goals of the Community<br />
<br />
(insert Goals of Bootstrap Community Slide here)<br />
<br />
Community Structure<br />
<br />
The bootstrap community is one of member contribution. The community has been structured to facilitate the improvement of the organization by making it easy for others to contribute – while at the same time advancing their own venture goals.<br />
<br />
(insert info from ‘levels of community Participation here)<br />
<br />
(insert short description of structure involving administrative and change of organization)<br />
<br />
Resources and Tools<br />
<br />
Within Community:<br />
* Bootstrap Wiki<br />
* Yahoo Group Archives<br />
* Bootstrap Blog<br />
<br />
Suggested Reading:<br />
* Books.. <br />
* Websites..<br />
<br />
(expand)<br />
<br />
== Community Roles ==<br />
<br />
Definition<br />
<br />
=== Participant === <br />
Participants are members of the bootstrap community that take on a limited level of involvement. A participant, while a bootstrapper, usually does not consider the Bootstrap Community to be one of the top 3 organizations that they participate in. The goal of the typical participant is casual learning, and keeping their eyes open for beneficial activities throughout the group.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Must be a bootstrapper<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Observation of Yahoo Group; <br />
* Observation of Social Networking Community; <br />
* Casual Learning<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Boostrap Social Network;<br />
* Yahoo Groups<br />
<br />
=== Active Participant === <br />
Active participants are bootstrappers who regularly participate in one or many activities within the Bootstrap Community.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Active commitment to help him/herself through venture phases;<br />
* Commitment to interact with others towards the same goal of venture development.<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Monthly Meetings; <br />
* Participation in one or more Subgroup; <br />
* Contributes to Yahoo Group; <br />
* Posts Completed Profile on Bootstrap Social Network.<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
=== Contributor === <br />
A contributor is a Bootstrapper who has come to understand the organization, has identified a generalized need of some subset of Bootstrappers, and is willing to contribute to the organization in order to provide some resource that fulfill this need.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Has been an Active Participant of the community for 3 months or more; <br />
* Has completed the registration process for Contribution and, if necessary, new initiative creation.<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Creation and/or management of a subgroup formed by Industry, by Venture Stage, or by Topic.<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Collaborator === A collaborator is a Bootstrapper who has not only generalized a need of the community – but feels they have created a resource to fulfill this need as a product or service. Collaborators use the members of the Bootstrap Community to get product validation, feedback and even customers. Both the community and the Collaborator benefit from this arrangement, and if successful can lead to the a larger market release of the product as a new venture. <br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Has been an Active Participant of the community for 3 months or more; <br />
* Has completed the registration process for Collaboration;<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Release and Rollout of Alpha/Beta product/service within community;<br />
* Integration of Product/Service in one or more Bootstrap Initiative;<br />
* Feedback activity with members of Bootstrap Community<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
=== Participating ===<br />
<br />
Becoming a participant within the group is predicated on the desire to contribute mutually to those in the organization. <br />
<br />
Policies:<br />
* No Solicitation<br />
* No attacking of community members<br />
* No complaining about stuff – if its broken then contribute to fix it<br />
<br />
Opportunities: The Bootstrap Community is a constantly changing place that holds many different types of activities for its members. The most current list of initiatives can be found here – (insert link to wiki)<br />
* Learning:<br />
** Models – Bootstrapping, MRE/5D framework<br />
** Skills – Breakout sessions, topic specific subgroups<br />
** Knowledge – Sharing knowledge, subgroups, archives<br />
* Connection – Meeting others within the group:<br />
** Meetings<br />
** Bootstrap Connector<br />
** Leveraging Bootstrap Social Network<br />
*Contribution and Collaboration<br />
<br />
(insert process to become an Active Participant)<br />
<br />
=== Contribution ===<br />
<br />
(insert process to become a contributor)<br />
<br />
=== Collaboration ===<br />
<br />
(insert process to become a contributor)<br />
<br />
== ADMINISTRATION AND CHANGE ==<br />
<br />
(This section to detail the process of tracking participation with the group – updates on roles, initiatives, etc)<br />
<br />
(This section will also address, briefly, a mechanism for change in the organization specific to structure and community participation/contribution)<br />
<br />
<br />
== COMMUNITY CHECKLIST ==<br />
<br />
(this will be a stand-alone page which has easy to reference checklists for fulfilling the preocesses required to join community, actively participate, become a contributor, or collaborator)<br />
<br />
Joining the Community<br />
<br />
Becoming an Active Participant<br />
<br />
Becoming a Contributor<br />
<br />
Becoming a Collaborator<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
This initiative has come out of the [[Bootstrap Open Source]] Initiative.</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Playbook&diff=4268Playbook2007-03-09T04:12:06Z<p>Jonmc12: /* Community Roles */</p>
<hr />
<div>== The Bootstrap Community ==<br />
<br />
Core Beliefs<br />
<br />
(from Bijoy – not just bootstrapping, about trust, community, growth, etc)<br />
<br />
Bootstrapping and the Bootstrap Stages<br />
<br />
The Bootstrap Network introduces an innovative framework for building a venture for long-term success. While bootstrapping itself is timeless, the Bootstrap Community is about breaks principles of Bootstrapping down to simple stages:<br />
* Ideation – <br />
* Valley of Death –<br />
* Growth – <br />
<br />
(from Bijoy)<br />
<br />
Goals of the Community<br />
<br />
(insert Goals of Bootstrap Community Slide here)<br />
<br />
Community Structure<br />
<br />
The bootstrap community is one of member contribution. The community has been structured to facilitate the improvement of the organization by making it easy for others to contribute – while at the same time advancing their own venture goals.<br />
<br />
(insert info from ‘levels of community Participation here)<br />
<br />
(insert short description of structure involving administrative and change of organization)<br />
<br />
Resources and Tools<br />
<br />
Within Community:<br />
* Bootstrap Wiki<br />
* Yahoo Group Archives<br />
* Bootstrap Blog<br />
<br />
Suggested Reading:<br />
* Books.. <br />
* Websites..<br />
<br />
(expand)<br />
<br />
== Community Roles ==<br />
<br />
Definition<br />
<br />
=== Participant === Participants are members of the bootstrap community that take on a limited level of involvement. A participant, while a bootstrapper, usually does not consider the Bootstrap Community to be one of the top 3 organizations that they participate in. The goal of the typical participant is casual learning, and keeping their eyes open for beneficial activities throughout the group.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Must be a bootstrapper<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Observation of Yahoo Group; <br />
* Observation of Social Networking Community; <br />
* Casual Learning<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Boostrap Social Network;<br />
* Yahoo Groups<br />
<br />
=== Active Participant === Active participants are bootstrappers who regularly participate in one or many activities within the Bootstrap Community.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Active commitment to help him/herself through venture phases;<br />
* Commitment to interact with others towards the same goal of venture development.<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Monthly Meetings; <br />
* Participation in one or more Subgroup; <br />
* Contributes to Yahoo Group; <br />
* Posts Completed Profile on Bootstrap Social Network.<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
=== Contributor === A contributor is a Bootstrapper who has come to understand the organization, has identified a generalized need of some subset of Bootstrappers, and is willing to contribute to the organization in order to provide some resource that fulfill this need.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Has been an Active Participant of the community for 3 months or more; <br />
* Has completed the registration process for Contribution and, if necessary, new initiative creation.<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Creation and/or management of a subgroup formed by Industry, by Venture Stage, or by Topic.<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Collaborator === A collaborator is a Bootstrapper who has not only generalized a need of the community – but feels they have created a resource to fulfill this need as a product or service. Collaborators use the members of the Bootstrap Community to get product validation, feedback and even customers. Both the community and the Collaborator benefit from this arrangement, and if successful can lead to the a larger market release of the product as a new venture. <br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Has been an Active Participant of the community for 3 months or more; <br />
* Has completed the registration process for Collaboration;<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Release and Rollout of Alpha/Beta product/service within community;<br />
* Integration of Product/Service in one or more Bootstrap Initiative;<br />
* Feedback activity with members of Bootstrap Community<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
=== Participating ===<br />
<br />
Becoming a participant within the group is predicated on the desire to contribute mutually to those in the organization. <br />
<br />
Policies:<br />
* No Solicitation<br />
* No attacking of community members<br />
* No complaining about stuff – if its broken then contribute to fix it<br />
<br />
Opportunities: The Bootstrap Community is a constantly changing place that holds many different types of activities for its members. The most current list of initiatives can be found here – (insert link to wiki)<br />
* Learning:<br />
** Models – Bootstrapping, MRE/5D framework<br />
** Skills – Breakout sessions, topic specific subgroups<br />
** Knowledge – Sharing knowledge, subgroups, archives<br />
* Connection – Meeting others within the group:<br />
** Meetings<br />
** Bootstrap Connector<br />
** Leveraging Bootstrap Social Network<br />
*Contribution and Collaboration<br />
<br />
(insert process to become an Active Participant)<br />
<br />
=== Contribution ===<br />
<br />
(insert process to become a contributor)<br />
<br />
=== Collaboration ===<br />
<br />
(insert process to become a contributor)<br />
<br />
== ADMINISTRATION AND CHANGE ==<br />
<br />
(This section to detail the process of tracking participation with the group – updates on roles, initiatives, etc)<br />
<br />
(This section will also address, briefly, a mechanism for change in the organization specific to structure and community participation/contribution)<br />
<br />
<br />
== COMMUNITY CHECKLIST ==<br />
<br />
(this will be a stand-alone page which has easy to reference checklists for fulfilling the preocesses required to join community, actively participate, become a contributor, or collaborator)<br />
<br />
Joining the Community<br />
<br />
Becoming an Active Participant<br />
<br />
Becoming a Contributor<br />
<br />
Becoming a Collaborator<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
This initiative has come out of the [[Bootstrap Open Source]] Initiative.</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Playbook&diff=4267Playbook2007-03-09T04:10:28Z<p>Jonmc12: /* COMMUNITY ROLES */</p>
<hr />
<div>== The Bootstrap Community ==<br />
<br />
Core Beliefs<br />
<br />
(from Bijoy – not just bootstrapping, about trust, community, growth, etc)<br />
<br />
Bootstrapping and the Bootstrap Stages<br />
<br />
The Bootstrap Network introduces an innovative framework for building a venture for long-term success. While bootstrapping itself is timeless, the Bootstrap Community is about breaks principles of Bootstrapping down to simple stages:<br />
* Ideation – <br />
* Valley of Death –<br />
* Growth – <br />
<br />
(from Bijoy)<br />
<br />
Goals of the Community<br />
<br />
(insert Goals of Bootstrap Community Slide here)<br />
<br />
Community Structure<br />
<br />
The bootstrap community is one of member contribution. The community has been structured to facilitate the improvement of the organization by making it easy for others to contribute – while at the same time advancing their own venture goals.<br />
<br />
(insert info from ‘levels of community Participation here)<br />
<br />
(insert short description of structure involving administrative and change of organization)<br />
<br />
Resources and Tools<br />
<br />
Within Community:<br />
* Bootstrap Wiki<br />
* Yahoo Group Archives<br />
* Bootstrap Blog<br />
<br />
Suggested Reading:<br />
* Books.. <br />
* Websites..<br />
<br />
(expand)<br />
<br />
== Community Roles ==<br />
<br />
Definition<br />
<br />
Participant. Participants are members of the bootstrap community that take on a limited level of involvement. A participant, while a bootstrapper, usually does not consider the Bootstrap Community to be one of the top 3 organizations that they participate in. The goal of the typical participant is casual learning, and keeping their eyes open for beneficial activities throughout the group.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Must be a bootstrapper<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Observation of Yahoo Group; <br />
* Observation of Social Networking Community; <br />
* Casual Learning<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Boostrap Social Network;<br />
* Yahoo Groups<br />
<br />
Active Participant. Active participants are bootstrappers who regularly participate in one or many activities within the Bootstrap Community.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Active commitment to help him/herself through venture phases;<br />
* Commitment to interact with others towards the same goal of venture development.<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Monthly Meetings; <br />
* Participation in one or more Subgroup; <br />
* Contributes to Yahoo Group; <br />
* Posts Completed Profile on Bootstrap Social Network.<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
Contributor. A contributor is a Bootstrapper who has come to understand the organization, has identified a generalized need of some subset of Bootstrappers, and is willing to contribute to the organization in order to provide some resource that fulfill this need.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Has been an Active Participant of the community for 3 months or more; <br />
* Has completed the registration process for Contribution and, if necessary, new initiative creation.<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Creation and/or management of a subgroup formed by Industry, by Venture Stage, or by Topic.<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
<br />
Collaborator. A collaborator is a Bootstrapper who has not only generalized a need of the community – but feels they have created a resource to fulfill this need as a product or service. Collaborators use the members of the Bootstrap Community to get product validation, feedback and even customers. Both the community and the Collaborator benefit from this arrangement, and if successful can lead to the a larger market release of the product as a new venture. <br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Has been an Active Participant of the community for 3 months or more; <br />
* Has completed the registration process for Collaboration;<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Release and Rollout of Alpha/Beta product/service within community;<br />
* Integration of Product/Service in one or more Bootstrap Initiative;<br />
* Feedback activity with members of Bootstrap Community<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
Participating<br />
<br />
Becoming a participant within the group is predicated on the desire to contribute mutually to those in the organization. <br />
<br />
Policies:<br />
* No Solicitation<br />
* No attacking of community members<br />
* No complaining about stuff – if its broken then contribute to fix it<br />
<br />
Opportunities: The Bootstrap Community is a constantly changing place that holds many different types of activities for its members. The most current list of initiatives can be found here – (insert link to wiki)<br />
* Learning:<br />
** Models – Bootstrapping, MRE/5D framework<br />
** Skills – Breakout sessions, topic specific subgroups<br />
** Knowledge – Sharing knowledge, subgroups, archives<br />
* Connection – Meeting others within the group:<br />
** Meetings<br />
** Bootstrap Connector<br />
** Leveraging Bootstrap Social Network<br />
*Contribution and Collaboration<br />
<br />
(insert process to become an Active Participant)<br />
<br />
Contribution<br />
<br />
(insert process to become a contributor)<br />
<br />
Collaboration<br />
<br />
(insert process to become a contributor)<br />
<br />
== ADMINISTRATION AND CHANGE ==<br />
<br />
(This section to detail the process of tracking participation with the group – updates on roles, initiatives, etc)<br />
<br />
(This section will also address, briefly, a mechanism for change in the organization specific to structure and community participation/contribution)<br />
<br />
<br />
== COMMUNITY CHECKLIST ==<br />
<br />
(this will be a stand-alone page which has easy to reference checklists for fulfilling the preocesses required to join community, actively participate, become a contributor, or collaborator)<br />
<br />
Joining the Community<br />
<br />
Becoming an Active Participant<br />
<br />
Becoming a Contributor<br />
<br />
Becoming a Collaborator<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
This initiative has come out of the [[Bootstrap Open Source]] Initiative.</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Playbook&diff=4266Playbook2007-03-09T04:10:08Z<p>Jonmc12: /* THE BOOTSTRAP COMMUNITY */</p>
<hr />
<div>== The Bootstrap Community ==<br />
<br />
Core Beliefs<br />
<br />
(from Bijoy – not just bootstrapping, about trust, community, growth, etc)<br />
<br />
Bootstrapping and the Bootstrap Stages<br />
<br />
The Bootstrap Network introduces an innovative framework for building a venture for long-term success. While bootstrapping itself is timeless, the Bootstrap Community is about breaks principles of Bootstrapping down to simple stages:<br />
* Ideation – <br />
* Valley of Death –<br />
* Growth – <br />
<br />
(from Bijoy)<br />
<br />
Goals of the Community<br />
<br />
(insert Goals of Bootstrap Community Slide here)<br />
<br />
Community Structure<br />
<br />
The bootstrap community is one of member contribution. The community has been structured to facilitate the improvement of the organization by making it easy for others to contribute – while at the same time advancing their own venture goals.<br />
<br />
(insert info from ‘levels of community Participation here)<br />
<br />
(insert short description of structure involving administrative and change of organization)<br />
<br />
Resources and Tools<br />
<br />
Within Community:<br />
* Bootstrap Wiki<br />
* Yahoo Group Archives<br />
* Bootstrap Blog<br />
<br />
Suggested Reading:<br />
* Books.. <br />
* Websites..<br />
<br />
(expand)<br />
<br />
== COMMUNITY ROLES ==<br />
<br />
Definition<br />
<br />
Participant. Participants are members of the bootstrap community that take on a limited level of involvement. A participant, while a bootstrapper, usually does not consider the Bootstrap Community to be one of the top 3 organizations that they participate in. The goal of the typical participant is casual learning, and keeping their eyes open for beneficial activities throughout the group.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Must be a bootstrapper<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Observation of Yahoo Group; <br />
* Observation of Social Networking Community; <br />
* Casual Learning<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Boostrap Social Network;<br />
* Yahoo Groups<br />
<br />
Active Participant. Active participants are bootstrappers who regularly participate in one or many activities within the Bootstrap Community.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Active commitment to help him/herself through venture phases;<br />
* Commitment to interact with others towards the same goal of venture development.<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Monthly Meetings; <br />
* Participation in one or more Subgroup; <br />
* Contributes to Yahoo Group; <br />
* Posts Completed Profile on Bootstrap Social Network.<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
Contributor. A contributor is a Bootstrapper who has come to understand the organization, has identified a generalized need of some subset of Bootstrappers, and is willing to contribute to the organization in order to provide some resource that fulfill this need.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Has been an Active Participant of the community for 3 months or more; <br />
* Has completed the registration process for Contribution and, if necessary, new initiative creation.<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Creation and/or management of a subgroup formed by Industry, by Venture Stage, or by Topic.<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
<br />
Collaborator. A collaborator is a Bootstrapper who has not only generalized a need of the community – but feels they have created a resource to fulfill this need as a product or service. Collaborators use the members of the Bootstrap Community to get product validation, feedback and even customers. Both the community and the Collaborator benefit from this arrangement, and if successful can lead to the a larger market release of the product as a new venture. <br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Has been an Active Participant of the community for 3 months or more; <br />
* Has completed the registration process for Collaboration;<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Release and Rollout of Alpha/Beta product/service within community;<br />
* Integration of Product/Service in one or more Bootstrap Initiative;<br />
* Feedback activity with members of Bootstrap Community<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
Participating<br />
<br />
Becoming a participant within the group is predicated on the desire to contribute mutually to those in the organization. <br />
<br />
Policies:<br />
* No Solicitation<br />
* No attacking of community members<br />
* No complaining about stuff – if its broken then contribute to fix it<br />
<br />
Opportunities: The Bootstrap Community is a constantly changing place that holds many different types of activities for its members. The most current list of initiatives can be found here – (insert link to wiki)<br />
* Learning:<br />
** Models – Bootstrapping, MRE/5D framework<br />
** Skills – Breakout sessions, topic specific subgroups<br />
** Knowledge – Sharing knowledge, subgroups, archives<br />
* Connection – Meeting others within the group:<br />
** Meetings<br />
** Bootstrap Connector<br />
** Leveraging Bootstrap Social Network<br />
*Contribution and Collaboration<br />
<br />
(insert process to become an Active Participant)<br />
<br />
Contribution<br />
<br />
(insert process to become a contributor)<br />
<br />
Collaboration<br />
<br />
(insert process to become a contributor)<br />
<br />
<br />
== ADMINISTRATION AND CHANGE ==<br />
<br />
(This section to detail the process of tracking participation with the group – updates on roles, initiatives, etc)<br />
<br />
(This section will also address, briefly, a mechanism for change in the organization specific to structure and community participation/contribution)<br />
<br />
<br />
== COMMUNITY CHECKLIST ==<br />
<br />
(this will be a stand-alone page which has easy to reference checklists for fulfilling the preocesses required to join community, actively participate, become a contributor, or collaborator)<br />
<br />
Joining the Community<br />
<br />
Becoming an Active Participant<br />
<br />
Becoming a Contributor<br />
<br />
Becoming a Collaborator<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
This initiative has come out of the [[Bootstrap Open Source]] Initiative.</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Playbook&diff=4265Playbook2007-03-09T04:09:41Z<p>Jonmc12: </p>
<hr />
<div>== THE BOOTSTRAP COMMUNITY ==<br />
<br />
Core Beliefs<br />
<br />
(from Bijoy – not just bootstrapping, about trust, community, growth, etc)<br />
<br />
Bootstrapping and the Bootstrap Stages<br />
<br />
The Bootstrap Network introduces an innovative framework for building a venture for long-term success. While bootstrapping itself is timeless, the Bootstrap Community is about breaks principles of Bootstrapping down to simple stages:<br />
* Ideation – <br />
* Valley of Death –<br />
* Growth – <br />
<br />
(from Bijoy)<br />
<br />
Goals of the Community<br />
<br />
(insert Goals of Bootstrap Community Slide here)<br />
<br />
Community Structure<br />
<br />
The bootstrap community is one of member contribution. The community has been structured to facilitate the improvement of the organization by making it easy for others to contribute – while at the same time advancing their own venture goals.<br />
<br />
(insert info from ‘levels of community Participation here)<br />
<br />
(insert short description of structure involving administrative and change of organization)<br />
<br />
Resources and Tools<br />
<br />
Within Community:<br />
* Bootstrap Wiki<br />
* Yahoo Group Archives<br />
* Bootstrap Blog<br />
<br />
Suggested Reading:<br />
* Books.. <br />
* Websites..<br />
<br />
(expand)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== COMMUNITY ROLES ==<br />
<br />
Definition<br />
<br />
Participant. Participants are members of the bootstrap community that take on a limited level of involvement. A participant, while a bootstrapper, usually does not consider the Bootstrap Community to be one of the top 3 organizations that they participate in. The goal of the typical participant is casual learning, and keeping their eyes open for beneficial activities throughout the group.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Must be a bootstrapper<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Observation of Yahoo Group; <br />
* Observation of Social Networking Community; <br />
* Casual Learning<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Boostrap Social Network;<br />
* Yahoo Groups<br />
<br />
Active Participant. Active participants are bootstrappers who regularly participate in one or many activities within the Bootstrap Community.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Active commitment to help him/herself through venture phases;<br />
* Commitment to interact with others towards the same goal of venture development.<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Monthly Meetings; <br />
* Participation in one or more Subgroup; <br />
* Contributes to Yahoo Group; <br />
* Posts Completed Profile on Bootstrap Social Network.<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
Contributor. A contributor is a Bootstrapper who has come to understand the organization, has identified a generalized need of some subset of Bootstrappers, and is willing to contribute to the organization in order to provide some resource that fulfill this need.<br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Has been an Active Participant of the community for 3 months or more; <br />
* Has completed the registration process for Contribution and, if necessary, new initiative creation.<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Creation and/or management of a subgroup formed by Industry, by Venture Stage, or by Topic.<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
<br />
Collaborator. A collaborator is a Bootstrapper who has not only generalized a need of the community – but feels they have created a resource to fulfill this need as a product or service. Collaborators use the members of the Bootstrap Community to get product validation, feedback and even customers. Both the community and the Collaborator benefit from this arrangement, and if successful can lead to the a larger market release of the product as a new venture. <br />
<br />
Requirements: <br />
* Has been an Active Participant of the community for 3 months or more; <br />
* Has completed the registration process for Collaboration;<br />
Typical Participation: <br />
* Release and Rollout of Alpha/Beta product/service within community;<br />
* Integration of Product/Service in one or more Bootstrap Initiative;<br />
* Feedback activity with members of Bootstrap Community<br />
Community Systems: <br />
* Bootstrap Social Network; <br />
* Yahoo Groups; <br />
* Complimentary Currency (in Development)<br />
<br />
Participating<br />
<br />
Becoming a participant within the group is predicated on the desire to contribute mutually to those in the organization. <br />
<br />
Policies:<br />
* No Solicitation<br />
* No attacking of community members<br />
* No complaining about stuff – if its broken then contribute to fix it<br />
<br />
Opportunities: The Bootstrap Community is a constantly changing place that holds many different types of activities for its members. The most current list of initiatives can be found here – (insert link to wiki)<br />
* Learning:<br />
** Models – Bootstrapping, MRE/5D framework<br />
** Skills – Breakout sessions, topic specific subgroups<br />
** Knowledge – Sharing knowledge, subgroups, archives<br />
* Connection – Meeting others within the group:<br />
** Meetings<br />
** Bootstrap Connector<br />
** Leveraging Bootstrap Social Network<br />
*Contribution and Collaboration<br />
<br />
(insert process to become an Active Participant)<br />
<br />
Contribution<br />
<br />
(insert process to become a contributor)<br />
<br />
Collaboration<br />
<br />
(insert process to become a contributor)<br />
<br />
<br />
== ADMINISTRATION AND CHANGE ==<br />
<br />
(This section to detail the process of tracking participation with the group – updates on roles, initiatives, etc)<br />
<br />
(This section will also address, briefly, a mechanism for change in the organization specific to structure and community participation/contribution)<br />
<br />
<br />
== COMMUNITY CHECKLIST ==<br />
<br />
(this will be a stand-alone page which has easy to reference checklists for fulfilling the preocesses required to join community, actively participate, become a contributor, or collaborator)<br />
<br />
Joining the Community<br />
<br />
Becoming an Active Participant<br />
<br />
Becoming a Contributor<br />
<br />
Becoming a Collaborator<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
This initiative has come out of the [[Bootstrap Open Source]] Initiative.</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Open_Source_Process_Design&diff=2256Open Source Process Design2006-06-09T13:00:41Z<p>Jonmc12: /* Community Committee */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Structure==<br />
<br />
===Community Goals===<br />
<br />
Defines the role of the 'Bootstrap Repository', the desired role/experience of members, the desired role of the contributors, and the desired implementation of the moderation function. These goals define the required function of the organization and ultimately are responsible for the design of the Bootstrap Repository.<br />
<br />
===Bootstrapping===<br />
<br />
Sets forth the principles of Bootstrapping as interpretted by the organization<br />
<br />
===Repository Architecture===<br />
<br />
This will be the overview of all the tools and shared experiences we have available - ie, yahoo group, wiki, breakouts, bootboard, etc. By definition this will change every time a new service is added or updated.<br />
<br />
===Community===<br />
<br />
All community interaction and rules should be directly related to the structure of the repository. These will be as dynamic as the repository itself.<br />
<br />
==Design and Change==<br />
<br />
===Bootstrap Committee===<br />
<br />
Role: The Bootstrap committee will define both the goals of the community, as well as the interpretation of bootstrapping principles as they relate to the design of the community. The Bootstrap community will also monitor the implementation efforts of other committees for compliance to these goals and principles.<br />
<br />
Members: Invited by committee, nominated/elected by committee/community. (actual rules to be defined by committee)<br />
<br />
Meeting Frequency/Purpose: The group will meet initially to outline a charter. The committee may only need to meet 1-2 times per year to review the community goals and bootstrapping principles as relevant to the community. The committee will also review the status of the community, their compliance to these goals and principles, and any changes required (this would be required in the case that the scope of the change is beyond community self-moderation).<br />
<br />
===Information Committee===<br />
<br />
Role: The Information Committee will define the types of knoweldge and tools that can be found within the Bootstrap Group - the 'Repository'. They will actively work to architect these groups so that they meet the goals laid forth by the Bootstrap Committee, are relavent to member needs, and work together efficiently.<br />
<br />
Members: Volunteers heading up bootstrap initiatives, a representive from Bootstrap Committee, and a couple nominated/elected members.<br />
<br />
Meeting Frequency/Purpose: The group will meet initially to map out current bootstrap activity (Boot Boards, Boot Rap, Book Club, Sub Groups, the wiki, Bootstrap Student, etc), and then suggest changes and actions in accordance with the community goals. This committee will also be responsible for the review of Business models used within the group as they relate to the community. From there the committee should meet roughly every 1-2 months to review the status of the 'Repository'.<br />
<br />
===Community Committee===<br />
<br />
Role: To implement initiatives within the Bootstrap community. May include the forming of sub-committees to implement specific initiatives. These initiatives do not have to be initiated by the Information Committee, but they can be moderated by either the Information Committee or the Bootstrap Committee.<br />
<br />
Members: Volunteers heading up bootstrap initiatives, a representative or two from Information committee, nomitated/elected members.<br />
<br />
Meeting Frequency/Purpose: The group, and sub-groups will meet as often as required to implement initiatives. The committee is responsible for acquiring resources, and executing process as it relates to implementing initiatives.</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Open_Source_Process_Design&diff=2255Open Source Process Design2006-06-09T12:59:44Z<p>Jonmc12: /* Repository Committee */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Structure==<br />
<br />
===Community Goals===<br />
<br />
Defines the role of the 'Bootstrap Repository', the desired role/experience of members, the desired role of the contributors, and the desired implementation of the moderation function. These goals define the required function of the organization and ultimately are responsible for the design of the Bootstrap Repository.<br />
<br />
===Bootstrapping===<br />
<br />
Sets forth the principles of Bootstrapping as interpretted by the organization<br />
<br />
===Repository Architecture===<br />
<br />
This will be the overview of all the tools and shared experiences we have available - ie, yahoo group, wiki, breakouts, bootboard, etc. By definition this will change every time a new service is added or updated.<br />
<br />
===Community===<br />
<br />
All community interaction and rules should be directly related to the structure of the repository. These will be as dynamic as the repository itself.<br />
<br />
==Design and Change==<br />
<br />
===Bootstrap Committee===<br />
<br />
Role: The Bootstrap committee will define both the goals of the community, as well as the interpretation of bootstrapping principles as they relate to the design of the community. The Bootstrap community will also monitor the implementation efforts of other committees for compliance to these goals and principles.<br />
<br />
Members: Invited by committee, nominated/elected by committee/community. (actual rules to be defined by committee)<br />
<br />
Meeting Frequency/Purpose: The group will meet initially to outline a charter. The committee may only need to meet 1-2 times per year to review the community goals and bootstrapping principles as relevant to the community. The committee will also review the status of the community, their compliance to these goals and principles, and any changes required (this would be required in the case that the scope of the change is beyond community self-moderation).<br />
<br />
===Information Committee===<br />
<br />
Role: The Information Committee will define the types of knoweldge and tools that can be found within the Bootstrap Group - the 'Repository'. They will actively work to architect these groups so that they meet the goals laid forth by the Bootstrap Committee, are relavent to member needs, and work together efficiently.<br />
<br />
Members: Volunteers heading up bootstrap initiatives, a representive from Bootstrap Committee, and a couple nominated/elected members.<br />
<br />
Meeting Frequency/Purpose: The group will meet initially to map out current bootstrap activity (Boot Boards, Boot Rap, Book Club, Sub Groups, the wiki, Bootstrap Student, etc), and then suggest changes and actions in accordance with the community goals. This committee will also be responsible for the review of Business models used within the group as they relate to the community. From there the committee should meet roughly every 1-2 months to review the status of the 'Repository'.<br />
<br />
===Community Committee===<br />
<br />
Role: To implement initiatives within the Bootstrap community. May include the forming of sub-committees to implement specific initiatives. These initiatives do not have to be initiated by the Repository Committee, but they can be moderated by either the Repository Committee or the Bootstrap Committee.<br />
<br />
Members: Volunteers heading up bootstrap initiatives, a representative or two from Repository committee, nomitated/elected members.<br />
<br />
Meeting Frequency/Purpose: The group, and sub-groups will meet as often as required to implement initiatives. The committee is responsible for acquiring resources, and executing process as it relates to implementing initiatives.</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Bootstrap%27s_Open_Source_Model&diff=2254Bootstrap's Open Source Model2006-06-09T05:36:13Z<p>Jonmc12: /* Preamble */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Preamble ==<br />
<br />
As members of the Bootstrap Organization we work jointly to create an environment whereby members of the organization can interact with the community and in turn build their businesses using community experience in the context of bootstrap principles.<br />
<br />
We aim to create an open source community for bootstrap entrepreneurs. At the heart of this community lies a repository – a set of tools and shared experiences that allows fellow bootstrappers to learn from the community, build their own business systems, and ultimately focus on innovation within their own enterprise in a manner more powerful than any one member could accomplish by him/herself. <br />
<br />
Members, owners of bootstrapped businesses, have limitless access to the ‘Bootstrap Repository’. Members have the ability to find, synthesize, and then incorporate aspects of the ‘Bootstrap Repository’ into their own business systems. <br />
<br />
Contributors, either members or third parties, can easily organize, extend, improve and communicate the contents of the ‘Bootstrap Repository’.<br />
<br />
Moderation, the control of member usage of and contribution to the ‘Bootstrap Repository’, is implemented through the community as a course of use and contribution.<br />
<br />
[[image:Bootstrap_Community.gif|frame|center|The Bootstrap Community]]<br />
<br />
==Bootstrap's Open Source Model==<br />
<br />
===Open-Source Process === [[Open Source Process Design]]<br />
<br />
What is bootstrapping?<br />
<br />
- Bootstrap principles Defined (written in stone, only amendable by …)<br><br />
- Benefits of bootstrapping<br><br />
- What it means to be a bootstrap business<br><br />
<br />
Repository Defined<br />
<br />
- Map of all tools in group<br><br />
- What each tool provides<br><br />
- How each tool relates to improving business systems<br><br />
<br />
Business Models<br />
<br />
- Ideation/VoD/Growth Overview<br><br />
- Define business in terms of systems/code<br><br />
- Define interaction between community and defined business models, how is group experience incorporated into member businesses?<br><br />
<br />
===Community===<br />
<br />
Member use and benefit from community<br />
<br />
- Using Repository tools to improve business systems<br><br />
- links to examples<br><br />
<br />
Contribution to the community<br />
<br />
- How to contribute – creating new tools within repository<br><br />
- How to contribute – adding/editing existing tools in repository<br><br />
- How to ensure quality<br><br />
<br />
Moderation of the community<br />
<br />
- Members give feedback on the relevance of the contents of the repository with regards to usage in their business and adherence to bootstrap principles.<br><br />
- Contributors add to the contents of the repository in accordance with bootstrap principles.<br><br />
<br />
===Bootstrappers===</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=File:Bootstrap_Community.gif&diff=2253File:Bootstrap Community.gif2006-06-09T05:29:02Z<p>Jonmc12: </p>
<hr />
<div></div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Bootstrap%27s_Open_Source_Model&diff=2252Bootstrap's Open Source Model2006-06-09T05:20:21Z<p>Jonmc12: /* Preamble */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Preamble ==<br />
<br />
As members of the Bootstrap Organization we work jointly to create an environment whereby members of the organization can interact with the community and in turn build their businesses using community experience in the context of bootstrap principles.<br />
<br />
We aim to create an open source community for bootstrap entrepreneurs. At the heart of this community lies a repository – a set of tools and shared experiences that allows fellow bootstrappers to learn from the community, build their own business systems, and ultimately focus on innovation within their own enterprise in a manner more powerful than any one member could accomplish by him/herself. <br />
<br />
Members, owners of bootstrapped businesses, have limitless access to the ‘Bootstrap Repository’. Members have the ability to find, synthesize, and then incorporate aspects of the ‘Bootstrap Repository’ into their own business systems. <br />
<br />
Contributors, either members or third parties, can easily organize, extend, improve and communicate the contents of the ‘Bootstrap Repository’.<br />
<br />
Moderation, the control of member usage of and contribution to the ‘Bootstrap Repository’, is implemented through the community as a course of use and contribution.<br />
<br />
[[image:Bootstrap_Community.png|600px|]]<br />
<br />
==Bootstrap's Open Source Model==<br />
<br />
===Open-Source Process === [[Open Source Process Design]]<br />
<br />
What is bootstrapping?<br />
<br />
- Bootstrap principles Defined (written in stone, only amendable by …)<br><br />
- Benefits of bootstrapping<br><br />
- What it means to be a bootstrap business<br><br />
<br />
Repository Defined<br />
<br />
- Map of all tools in group<br><br />
- What each tool provides<br><br />
- How each tool relates to improving business systems<br><br />
<br />
Business Models<br />
<br />
- Ideation/VoD/Growth Overview<br><br />
- Define business in terms of systems/code<br><br />
- Define interaction between community and defined business models, how is group experience incorporated into member businesses?<br><br />
<br />
===Community===<br />
<br />
Member use and benefit from community<br />
<br />
- Using Repository tools to improve business systems<br><br />
- links to examples<br><br />
<br />
Contribution to the community<br />
<br />
- How to contribute – creating new tools within repository<br><br />
- How to contribute – adding/editing existing tools in repository<br><br />
- How to ensure quality<br><br />
<br />
Moderation of the community<br />
<br />
- Members give feedback on the relevance of the contents of the repository with regards to usage in their business and adherence to bootstrap principles.<br><br />
- Contributors add to the contents of the repository in accordance with bootstrap principles.<br><br />
<br />
===Bootstrappers===</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=File:Bootstrap_Community.png&diff=2251File:Bootstrap Community.png2006-06-09T05:12:15Z<p>Jonmc12: </p>
<hr />
<div></div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Open_Source_Process_Design&diff=2250Open Source Process Design2006-06-09T03:37:05Z<p>Jonmc12: /* Repository Committee */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Structure==<br />
<br />
===Community Goals===<br />
<br />
Defines the role of the 'Bootstrap Repository', the desired role/experience of members, the desired role of the contributors, and the desired implementation of the moderation function. These goals define the required function of the organization and ultimately are responsible for the design of the Bootstrap Repository.<br />
<br />
===Bootstrapping===<br />
<br />
Sets forth the principles of Bootstrapping as interpretted by the organization<br />
<br />
===Repository Architecture===<br />
<br />
This will be the overview of all the tools and shared experiences we have available - ie, yahoo group, wiki, breakouts, bootboard, etc. By definition this will change every time a new service is added or updated.<br />
<br />
===Community===<br />
<br />
All community interaction and rules should be directly related to the structure of the repository. These will be as dynamic as the repository itself.<br />
<br />
==Design and Change==<br />
<br />
===Bootstrap Committee===<br />
<br />
Role: The Bootstrap committee will define both the goals of the community, as well as the interpretation of bootstrapping principles as they relate to the design of the community. The Bootstrap community will also monitor the implementation efforts of other committees for compliance to these goals and principles.<br />
<br />
Members: Invited by committee, nominated/elected by committee/community. (actual rules to be defined by committee)<br />
<br />
Meeting Frequency/Purpose: The group will meet initially to outline a charter. The committee may only need to meet 1-2 times per year to review the community goals and bootstrapping principles as relevant to the community. The committee will also review the status of the community, their compliance to these goals and principles, and any changes required (this would be required in the case that the scope of the change is beyond community self-moderation).<br />
<br />
===Repository Committee===<br />
<br />
Role: The Repository Committee will define the types of knoweldge and tools that can be found within the Bootstrap Group. They will actively work to architect these groups so that they meet the goals laid forth by the Bootstrap Committee.<br />
<br />
Members: Volunteers heading up bootstrap initiatives, a representive from Bootstrap Committee, and a couple nominated/elected members.<br />
<br />
Meeting Frequency/Purpose: The group will meet initially to map out current bootstrap activity (Boot Boards, Boot Rap, Book Club, Sub Groups, the wiki, Bootstrap Student, etc), and then suggest changes and actions in accordance with the community goals. This committee will also be responsible for the review of Business models used within the group as they relate to the community. From there the committee should meet roughly every 1-2 months to review the status of the 'Repository'.<br />
<br />
===Community Committee===<br />
<br />
Role: To implement initiatives within the Bootstrap community. May include the forming of sub-committees to implement specific initiatives. These initiatives do not have to be initiated by the Repository Committee, but they can be moderated by either the Repository Committee or the Bootstrap Committee.<br />
<br />
Members: Volunteers heading up bootstrap initiatives, a representative or two from Repository committee, nomitated/elected members.<br />
<br />
Meeting Frequency/Purpose: The group, and sub-groups will meet as often as required to implement initiatives. The committee is responsible for acquiring resources, and executing process as it relates to implementing initiatives.</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Open_Source_Process_Design&diff=2249Open Source Process Design2006-06-09T03:28:25Z<p>Jonmc12: /* Design and Change */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Structure==<br />
<br />
===Community Goals===<br />
<br />
Defines the role of the 'Bootstrap Repository', the desired role/experience of members, the desired role of the contributors, and the desired implementation of the moderation function. These goals define the required function of the organization and ultimately are responsible for the design of the Bootstrap Repository.<br />
<br />
===Bootstrapping===<br />
<br />
Sets forth the principles of Bootstrapping as interpretted by the organization<br />
<br />
===Repository Architecture===<br />
<br />
This will be the overview of all the tools and shared experiences we have available - ie, yahoo group, wiki, breakouts, bootboard, etc. By definition this will change every time a new service is added or updated.<br />
<br />
===Community===<br />
<br />
All community interaction and rules should be directly related to the structure of the repository. These will be as dynamic as the repository itself.<br />
<br />
==Design and Change==<br />
<br />
===Bootstrap Committee===<br />
<br />
Role: The Bootstrap committee will define both the goals of the community, as well as the interpretation of bootstrapping principles as they relate to the design of the community. The Bootstrap community will also monitor the implementation efforts of other committees for compliance to these goals and principles.<br />
<br />
Members: Invited by committee, nominated/elected by committee/community. (actual rules to be defined by committee)<br />
<br />
Meeting Frequency/Purpose: The group will meet initially to outline a charter. The committee may only need to meet 1-2 times per year to review the community goals and bootstrapping principles as relevant to the community. The committee will also review the status of the community, their compliance to these goals and principles, and any changes required (this would be required in the case that the scope of the change is beyond community self-moderation).<br />
<br />
===Repository Committee===<br />
<br />
Role: The Repository Committee will define the types of knoweldge and tools that can be found within the Bootstrap Group. They will actively work to architect these groups so that they meet the goals laid forth by the Bootstrap Committee.<br />
<br />
Members: Volunteers heading up bootstrap initiatives, a representive from Bootstrap Committee, and a couple nominated/elected members.<br />
<br />
Meeting Frequency/Purpose: The group will meet initially to map out current bootstrap activity (Boot Boards, Boot Rap, Book Club, Sub Groups, the wiki, Bootstrap Student, etc), and then suggest changes and actions in accordance with the community goals. From there the committee should meet roughly every 1-2 months to review the status of the 'Repository'.<br />
<br />
===Community Committee===<br />
<br />
Role: To implement initiatives within the Bootstrap community. May include the forming of sub-committees to implement specific initiatives. These initiatives do not have to be initiated by the Repository Committee, but they can be moderated by either the Repository Committee or the Bootstrap Committee.<br />
<br />
Members: Volunteers heading up bootstrap initiatives, a representative or two from Repository committee, nomitated/elected members.<br />
<br />
Meeting Frequency/Purpose: The group, and sub-groups will meet as often as required to implement initiatives. The committee is responsible for acquiring resources, and executing process as it relates to implementing initiatives.</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Bootstrap%27s_Open_Source_Model&diff=2126Bootstrap's Open Source Model2006-05-29T20:17:43Z<p>Jonmc12: /* Open-Source Process Open Source Process Design */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Preamble ==<br />
<br />
As members of the Bootstrap Organization we work jointly to create an environment whereby members of the organization can interact with the community and in turn build their businesses using community experience in the context of bootstrap principles.<br />
<br />
We aim to create an open source community for bootstrap entrepreneurs. At the heart of this community lies a repository – a set of tools and shared experiences that allows fellow bootstrappers to learn from the community, build their own business systems, and ultimately focus on innovation within their own enterprise in a manner more powerful than any one member could accomplish by him/herself. <br />
<br />
Members, owners of bootstrapped businesses, have limitless access to the ‘Bootstrap Repository’. Members have the ability to find, synthesize, and then incorporate aspects of the ‘Bootstrap Repository’ into their own business systems. <br />
<br />
Contributors, either members or third parties, can easily organize, extend, improve and communicate the contents of the ‘Bootstrap Repository’.<br />
<br />
Moderation, the control of member usage of and contribution to the ‘Bootstrap Repository’, is implemented through the community as a course of use and contribution.<br />
<br />
(Insert picture usage/contribution/moderation checks and balances)<br />
<br />
==Bootstrap's Open Source Model==<br />
<br />
===Open-Source Process === [[Open Source Process Design]]<br />
<br />
What is bootstrapping?<br />
<br />
- Bootstrap principles Defined (written in stone, only amendable by …)<br><br />
- Benefits of bootstrapping<br><br />
- What it means to be a bootstrap business<br><br />
<br />
Repository Defined<br />
<br />
- Map of all tools in group<br><br />
- What each tool provides<br><br />
- How each tool relates to improving business systems<br><br />
<br />
Business Models<br />
<br />
- Ideation/VoD/Growth Overview<br><br />
- Define business in terms of systems/code<br><br />
- Define interaction between community and defined business models, how is group experience incorporated into member businesses?<br><br />
<br />
===Community===<br />
<br />
Member use and benefit from community<br />
<br />
- Using Repository tools to improve business systems<br><br />
- links to examples<br><br />
<br />
Contribution to the community<br />
<br />
- How to contribute – creating new tools within repository<br><br />
- How to contribute – adding/editing existing tools in repository<br><br />
- How to ensure quality<br><br />
<br />
Moderation of the community<br />
<br />
- Members give feedback on the relevance of the contents of the repository with regards to usage in their business and adherence to bootstrap principles.<br><br />
- Contributors add to the contents of the repository in accordance with bootstrap principles.<br><br />
<br />
===Bootstrappers===</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Bootstrap%27s_Open_Source_Model&diff=2125Bootstrap's Open Source Model2006-05-29T20:16:38Z<p>Jonmc12: /* Open-Source Process Open Source Process Design */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Preamble ==<br />
<br />
As members of the Bootstrap Organization we work jointly to create an environment whereby members of the organization can interact with the community and in turn build their businesses using community experience in the context of bootstrap principles.<br />
<br />
We aim to create an open source community for bootstrap entrepreneurs. At the heart of this community lies a repository – a set of tools and shared experiences that allows fellow bootstrappers to learn from the community, build their own business systems, and ultimately focus on innovation within their own enterprise in a manner more powerful than any one member could accomplish by him/herself. <br />
<br />
Members, owners of bootstrapped businesses, have limitless access to the ‘Bootstrap Repository’. Members have the ability to find, synthesize, and then incorporate aspects of the ‘Bootstrap Repository’ into their own business systems. <br />
<br />
Contributors, either members or third parties, can easily organize, extend, improve and communicate the contents of the ‘Bootstrap Repository’.<br />
<br />
Moderation, the control of member usage of and contribution to the ‘Bootstrap Repository’, is implemented through the community as a course of use and contribution.<br />
<br />
(Insert picture usage/contribution/moderation checks and balances)<br />
<br />
==Bootstrap's Open Source Model==<br />
<br />
===Open-Source Process [[Open Source Process Design]]===<br />
<br />
What is bootstrapping?<br />
<br />
- Bootstrap principles Defined (written in stone, only amendable by …)<br><br />
- Benefits of bootstrapping<br><br />
- What it means to be a bootstrap business<br><br />
<br />
Repository Defined<br />
<br />
- Map of all tools in group<br><br />
- What each tool provides<br><br />
- How each tool relates to improving business systems<br><br />
<br />
Business Models<br />
<br />
- Ideation/VoD/Growth Overview<br><br />
- Define business in terms of systems/code<br><br />
- Define interaction between community and defined business models, how is group experience incorporated into member businesses?<br><br />
<br />
===Community===<br />
<br />
Member use and benefit from community<br />
<br />
- Using Repository tools to improve business systems<br><br />
- links to examples<br><br />
<br />
Contribution to the community<br />
<br />
- How to contribute – creating new tools within repository<br><br />
- How to contribute – adding/editing existing tools in repository<br><br />
- How to ensure quality<br><br />
<br />
Moderation of the community<br />
<br />
- Members give feedback on the relevance of the contents of the repository with regards to usage in their business and adherence to bootstrap principles.<br><br />
- Contributors add to the contents of the repository in accordance with bootstrap principles.<br><br />
<br />
===Bootstrappers===</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Bootstrap%27s_Open_Source_Model&diff=2124Bootstrap's Open Source Model2006-05-29T20:15:22Z<p>Jonmc12: /* Open-Source Process */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Preamble ==<br />
<br />
As members of the Bootstrap Organization we work jointly to create an environment whereby members of the organization can interact with the community and in turn build their businesses using community experience in the context of bootstrap principles.<br />
<br />
We aim to create an open source community for bootstrap entrepreneurs. At the heart of this community lies a repository – a set of tools and shared experiences that allows fellow bootstrappers to learn from the community, build their own business systems, and ultimately focus on innovation within their own enterprise in a manner more powerful than any one member could accomplish by him/herself. <br />
<br />
Members, owners of bootstrapped businesses, have limitless access to the ‘Bootstrap Repository’. Members have the ability to find, synthesize, and then incorporate aspects of the ‘Bootstrap Repository’ into their own business systems. <br />
<br />
Contributors, either members or third parties, can easily organize, extend, improve and communicate the contents of the ‘Bootstrap Repository’.<br />
<br />
Moderation, the control of member usage of and contribution to the ‘Bootstrap Repository’, is implemented through the community as a course of use and contribution.<br />
<br />
(Insert picture usage/contribution/moderation checks and balances)<br />
<br />
==Bootstrap's Open Source Model==<br />
<br />
===Open-Source Process [[Open Source Process Design]]===<br />
<br />
What is bootstrapping?<br />
<br />
- Bootstrap principles Defined (written in stone, only amendable by …)<br><br />
- Benefits of bootstrapping<br><br />
- What it means to be a bootstrap business<br><br />
<br />
Repository Defined<br />
<br />
- Map of all tools in group<br><br />
- What each tool provides<br><br />
- How each tool relates to improving business systems<br><br />
<br />
Business Models<br />
<br />
- Ideation/VoD/Growth Overview<br><br />
- Define business in terms of systems/code<br><br />
<br />
===Community===<br />
<br />
Member use and benefit from community<br />
<br />
- Using Repository tools to improve business systems<br><br />
- links to examples<br><br />
<br />
Contribution to the community<br />
<br />
- How to contribute – creating new tools within repository<br><br />
- How to contribute – adding/editing existing tools in repository<br><br />
- How to ensure quality<br><br />
<br />
Moderation of the community<br />
<br />
- Members give feedback on the relevance of the contents of the repository with regards to usage in their business and adherence to bootstrap principles.<br><br />
- Contributors add to the contents of the repository in accordance with bootstrap principles.<br><br />
<br />
===Bootstrappers===</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Bootstrap%27s_Open_Source_Model&diff=2123Bootstrap's Open Source Model2006-05-29T20:14:57Z<p>Jonmc12: /* Bootstrap's Open Source Model */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Preamble ==<br />
<br />
As members of the Bootstrap Organization we work jointly to create an environment whereby members of the organization can interact with the community and in turn build their businesses using community experience in the context of bootstrap principles.<br />
<br />
We aim to create an open source community for bootstrap entrepreneurs. At the heart of this community lies a repository – a set of tools and shared experiences that allows fellow bootstrappers to learn from the community, build their own business systems, and ultimately focus on innovation within their own enterprise in a manner more powerful than any one member could accomplish by him/herself. <br />
<br />
Members, owners of bootstrapped businesses, have limitless access to the ‘Bootstrap Repository’. Members have the ability to find, synthesize, and then incorporate aspects of the ‘Bootstrap Repository’ into their own business systems. <br />
<br />
Contributors, either members or third parties, can easily organize, extend, improve and communicate the contents of the ‘Bootstrap Repository’.<br />
<br />
Moderation, the control of member usage of and contribution to the ‘Bootstrap Repository’, is implemented through the community as a course of use and contribution.<br />
<br />
(Insert picture usage/contribution/moderation checks and balances)<br />
<br />
==Bootstrap's Open Source Model==<br />
<br />
===Open-Source Process=== [[Open Source Process Design]]<br />
<br />
What is bootstrapping?<br />
<br />
- Bootstrap principles Defined (written in stone, only amendable by …)<br><br />
- Benefits of bootstrapping<br><br />
- What it means to be a bootstrap business<br><br />
<br />
Repository Defined<br />
<br />
- Map of all tools in group<br><br />
- What each tool provides<br><br />
- How each tool relates to improving business systems<br><br />
<br />
Business Models<br />
<br />
- Ideation/VoD/Growth Overview<br><br />
- Define business in terms of systems/code<br><br />
<br />
===Community===<br />
<br />
Member use and benefit from community<br />
<br />
- Using Repository tools to improve business systems<br><br />
- links to examples<br><br />
<br />
Contribution to the community<br />
<br />
- How to contribute – creating new tools within repository<br><br />
- How to contribute – adding/editing existing tools in repository<br><br />
- How to ensure quality<br><br />
<br />
Moderation of the community<br />
<br />
- Members give feedback on the relevance of the contents of the repository with regards to usage in their business and adherence to bootstrap principles.<br><br />
- Contributors add to the contents of the repository in accordance with bootstrap principles.<br><br />
<br />
===Bootstrappers===</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Bootstrap%27s_Open_Source_Model&diff=2122Bootstrap's Open Source Model2006-05-29T20:13:49Z<p>Jonmc12: /* Preamble */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Preamble ==<br />
<br />
As members of the Bootstrap Organization we work jointly to create an environment whereby members of the organization can interact with the community and in turn build their businesses using community experience in the context of bootstrap principles.<br />
<br />
We aim to create an open source community for bootstrap entrepreneurs. At the heart of this community lies a repository – a set of tools and shared experiences that allows fellow bootstrappers to learn from the community, build their own business systems, and ultimately focus on innovation within their own enterprise in a manner more powerful than any one member could accomplish by him/herself. <br />
<br />
Members, owners of bootstrapped businesses, have limitless access to the ‘Bootstrap Repository’. Members have the ability to find, synthesize, and then incorporate aspects of the ‘Bootstrap Repository’ into their own business systems. <br />
<br />
Contributors, either members or third parties, can easily organize, extend, improve and communicate the contents of the ‘Bootstrap Repository’.<br />
<br />
Moderation, the control of member usage of and contribution to the ‘Bootstrap Repository’, is implemented through the community as a course of use and contribution.<br />
<br />
(Insert picture usage/contribution/moderation checks and balances)<br />
<br />
==Bootstrap's Open Source Model==<br />
<br />
'''Open-Source Process''' [[Open Source Process Design]]<br />
<br />
What is bootstrapping?<br />
<br />
- Bootstrap principles Defined (written in stone, only amendable by …)<br><br />
- Benefits of bootstrapping<br><br />
- What it means to be a bootstrap business<br><br />
<br />
Repository Defined<br />
<br />
- Map of all tools in group<br><br />
- What each tool provides<br><br />
- How each tool relates to improving business systems<br><br />
<br />
Business Models<br />
<br />
- Ideation/VoD/Growth Overview<br><br />
- Define business in terms of systems/code<br><br />
<br />
'''Community'''<br />
<br />
Member use and benefit from community<br />
<br />
- Using Repository tools to improve business systems<br><br />
- links to examples<br><br />
<br />
Contribution to the community<br />
<br />
- How to contribute – creating new tools within repository<br><br />
- How to contribute – adding/editing existing tools in repository<br><br />
- How to ensure quality<br><br />
<br />
Moderation of the community<br />
<br />
- Members give feedback on the relevance of the contents of the repository with regards to usage in their business and adherence to bootstrap principles.<br><br />
- Contributors add to the contents of the repository in accordance with bootstrap principles.<br><br />
<br />
'''Bootstrappers<br />
'''</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Bootstrap%27s_Open_Source_Model&diff=2121Bootstrap's Open Source Model2006-05-29T20:13:25Z<p>Jonmc12: /* PREAMBLE */</p>
<hr />
<div>=== Preamble ===<br />
<br />
As members of the Bootstrap Organization we work jointly to create an environment whereby members of the organization can interact with the community and in turn build their businesses using community experience in the context of bootstrap principles.<br />
<br />
We aim to create an open source community for bootstrap entrepreneurs. At the heart of this community lies a repository – a set of tools and shared experiences that allows fellow bootstrappers to learn from the community, build their own business systems, and ultimately focus on innovation within their own enterprise in a manner more powerful than any one member could accomplish by him/herself. <br />
<br />
Members, owners of bootstrapped businesses, have limitless access to the ‘Bootstrap Repository’. Members have the ability to find, synthesize, and then incorporate aspects of the ‘Bootstrap Repository’ into their own business systems. <br />
<br />
Contributors, either members or third parties, can easily organize, extend, improve and communicate the contents of the ‘Bootstrap Repository’.<br />
<br />
Moderation, the control of member usage of and contribution to the ‘Bootstrap Repository’, is implemented through the community as a course of use and contribution.<br />
<br />
(Insert picture usage/contribution/moderation checks and balances)<br />
<br />
==Bootstrap's Open Source Model==<br />
<br />
'''Open-Source Process''' [[Open Source Process Design]]<br />
<br />
What is bootstrapping?<br />
<br />
- Bootstrap principles Defined (written in stone, only amendable by …)<br><br />
- Benefits of bootstrapping<br><br />
- What it means to be a bootstrap business<br><br />
<br />
Repository Defined<br />
<br />
- Map of all tools in group<br><br />
- What each tool provides<br><br />
- How each tool relates to improving business systems<br><br />
<br />
Business Models<br />
<br />
- Ideation/VoD/Growth Overview<br><br />
- Define business in terms of systems/code<br><br />
<br />
'''Community'''<br />
<br />
Member use and benefit from community<br />
<br />
- Using Repository tools to improve business systems<br><br />
- links to examples<br><br />
<br />
Contribution to the community<br />
<br />
- How to contribute – creating new tools within repository<br><br />
- How to contribute – adding/editing existing tools in repository<br><br />
- How to ensure quality<br><br />
<br />
Moderation of the community<br />
<br />
- Members give feedback on the relevance of the contents of the repository with regards to usage in their business and adherence to bootstrap principles.<br><br />
- Contributors add to the contents of the repository in accordance with bootstrap principles.<br><br />
<br />
'''Bootstrappers<br />
'''</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Open_Source_Process_Design&diff=2039Open Source Process Design2006-05-15T03:07:24Z<p>Jonmc12: /* Community Goals */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Structure==<br />
<br />
===Community Goals===<br />
<br />
Defines the role of the 'Bootstrap Repository', the desired role/experience of members, the desired role of the contributors, and the desired implementation of the moderation function. These goals define the required function of the organization and ultimately are responsible for the design of the Bootstrap Repository.<br />
<br />
===Bootstrapping===<br />
<br />
Sets forth the principles of Bootstrapping as interpretted by the organization<br />
<br />
===Repository Architecture===<br />
<br />
This will be the overview of all the tools and shared experiences we have available - ie, yahoo group, wiki, breakouts, bootboard, etc. By definition this will change every time a new service is added or updated.<br />
<br />
===Community===<br />
<br />
All community interaction and rules should be directly related to the structure of the repository. These will be as dynamic as the repository itself.<br />
<br />
==Design and Change==</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Open_Source_Process_Design&diff=2038Open Source Process Design2006-05-15T03:04:44Z<p>Jonmc12: /* Community */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Structure==<br />
<br />
===Community Goals===<br />
<br />
Defines the role of the 'Bootstrap Repository', the desired role/experience of members, the desired role of the contributors, and the desired implementation of the moderation function.<br />
<br />
===Bootstrapping===<br />
<br />
Sets forth the principles of Bootstrapping as interpretted by the organization<br />
<br />
===Repository Architecture===<br />
<br />
This will be the overview of all the tools and shared experiences we have available - ie, yahoo group, wiki, breakouts, bootboard, etc. By definition this will change every time a new service is added or updated.<br />
<br />
===Community===<br />
<br />
All community interaction and rules should be directly related to the structure of the repository. These will be as dynamic as the repository itself.<br />
<br />
==Design and Change==</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Open_Source_Process_Design&diff=2037Open Source Process Design2006-05-15T03:04:16Z<p>Jonmc12: /* Repository Architecture */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Structure==<br />
<br />
===Community Goals===<br />
<br />
Defines the role of the 'Bootstrap Repository', the desired role/experience of members, the desired role of the contributors, and the desired implementation of the moderation function.<br />
<br />
===Bootstrapping===<br />
<br />
Sets forth the principles of Bootstrapping as interpretted by the organization<br />
<br />
===Repository Architecture===<br />
<br />
This will be the overview of all the tools and shared experiences we have available - ie, yahoo group, wiki, breakouts, bootboard, etc. By definition this will change every time a new service is added or updated.<br />
<br />
===Community===<br />
<br />
==Design and Change==</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Open_Source_Process_Design&diff=2036Open Source Process Design2006-05-15T03:03:14Z<p>Jonmc12: /* Bootstrapping */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Structure==<br />
<br />
===Community Goals===<br />
<br />
Defines the role of the 'Bootstrap Repository', the desired role/experience of members, the desired role of the contributors, and the desired implementation of the moderation function.<br />
<br />
===Bootstrapping===<br />
<br />
Sets forth the principles of Bootstrapping as interpretted by the organization<br />
<br />
===Repository Architecture===<br />
<br />
===Community===<br />
<br />
==Design and Change==</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Open_Source_Process_Design&diff=2035Open Source Process Design2006-05-15T03:02:18Z<p>Jonmc12: /* Goals */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Structure==<br />
<br />
===Community Goals===<br />
<br />
Defines the role of the 'Bootstrap Repository', the desired role/experience of members, the desired role of the contributors, and the desired implementation of the moderation function.<br />
<br />
===Bootstrapping===<br />
<br />
===Repository Architecture===<br />
<br />
===Community===<br />
<br />
==Design and Change==</div>Jonmc12http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/index.php?title=Open_Source_Process_Design&diff=2034Open Source Process Design2006-05-15T03:01:23Z<p>Jonmc12: /* Goals */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Structure==<br />
<br />
===Goals===<br />
<br />
Defines the role of the 'Bootstrap Repository', the desired role/experience of members, the desired role of the contributors, and the desired implementation of the moderation function.<br />
<br />
===Bootstrapping===<br />
<br />
===Repository Architecture===<br />
<br />
===Community===<br />
<br />
==Design and Change==</div>Jonmc12