DMW SC Organisational Structure - Draft 1

[OldBloke]

So, we have applications from both suicidal_monkey and Galatoni for Head of Science, we have an application from sulky who will do anything and an application from SneakyTiger for Head of PR.

I've said in the past that we should directly target the members we feel would make decent Heads but I'm now of the opinion that, because they've had ample opportunity to put their hands up (and they haven't), we go with the hand we've been dealt. We can always move people around when the cream floats to the top after the game is released. But right now we need bums on seats to get ourselves ready.

My personal opinion is that we invite Galatoni to be Head of Science, we ask s_monkey if he'll take on HR, we ask Sneaky to take on Diplomacy with sulky picking up PR.

My thinking behind this ...

Galatoni has leadership experience (GTA V), submitted a good application and is willing to develop the necessary tools to make the role easier.

suicidal_monkey is a long term member with a proven reputation of being an excellent team player. I was very pleased to see him step up. Because of the relative weakness of both Sneaky's and sulky's applications and due to the importance of the HR role then suicidal_monkey would, IMHO, be the best fit.

So that leaves sulky and Sneaky. Sneaky's application for Head of PR was to be expected. He's a gaming nut (admin for Elite) who attends shows, reads gaming magazines and frequents the mainstream gaming forums. His application was, however, a mess. He is obviously keen to help but lacks the basic skills to be able to do so in the PR role. Below is the job description for Head of Diplomacy. You will see that it mostly process driven. If those processes are well documented then this should be an easy role for Sneaky to pick up.

Head of Diplomacy

Reports directly to the Director of Diplomacy.
Handles simple inter-organisational matters not requiring board-level intervention.
Maintains an Incident Log of inter-organisational issues (non PACT).
Escalates all PACT-related issues to the Director of Diplomacy.
Is the initial SPOC (single point of contact) where an organisation wishes to make contact with DMW.

Which leaves sulky to pick up the Head of PR role under me. Again, with well documented processes and the use of 'Penfold approved' templates this too could be made an easier-than-first-imagined task.

So thoughts please, chaps. We do need to put this to bed asap so we can get on with the real nitty-gritty stuff.

[Obsydian]

I'll have to defer to you guys as you have the necessary experience here.

[smilodon]

Seems the sensible way to go. I'm not sure about some of the names but then we really don't have a clear idea of what the final Organisation Structure will be or what tools we'll have. So it's hard to tell at this point what the workloads and requirements will end up being.

[TeaLeaf]

I am really worried by Sneaky in the role of Head of Diplomacy.    Specifically with these aspects:
   
- Handles simple inter-organisational matters not requiring board-level intervention.
- Is the initial SPOC (single point of contact) where an organisation wishes to make contact with DMW.

Sneaky applied for the Head of PR and we think he does not have the basic skills for that role.  I would argue that this also means he does not have the skills to handle the Head of Diplomacy role either as they are pretty much the same skill set.  

Can you imagine Sneaky handling disputes between angry members of an outside org who have had conflict with one of our members?  Could you see Sneaky as the 'first contact' person for a director from another org wishing to discuss joint ops with us?  Would you be happy with Sneaky being our "DMW Ambassador"?   What impression of DMW would you get if that was the first contact?   Much as I admire Sneaky's commitment and heart, I do not believe he is well skilled in any of this.

Sorry for being blunt, but I would feel pretty exposed if he were Head of PR as I'd have to check everything done and then unravel the mess.

I'll run with it if this is what the Board wants, but I'm worried.

[OldBloke]

... Sorry for being blunt, but I would feel pretty exposed if he were Head of PR as I'd have to check everything done and then unravel the mess.

I'll run with it if this is what the Board wants, but I'm worried.

I completely understand. Would you be happier if we swapped Sneaky with Sulky? TBH, I never imagined we'd be scratching around to fill these roles. I'm really disappointed by the (lack of) response.

[BrotherTobious]

Did you email all on that list you came up with and these are only to reply ?

[OldBloke]

Did you email all on that list you came up with and these are only to reply ?

I didn't. The 'advert' has been there for three weeks now and the names you see are the only ones to apply.

I'm now going to approach JAS, Hal and Ninja directly by PM because my only hope is that they haven't seen the thread and not that they can't be bothered.

[TeaLeaf]

I think we should wait to see if we get response from any of those first, then let's see what pool we're selecting from.

[smilodon]

To be honest I don't think either of them should have public facing roles. Their 'people' skills are not really up to it. If the roles were internal admin stuff (as I wrongly thought due to not properly reading the job description) I think we'd be fine.

Either we

Pass on Sneaky and Sulky which would be a snub.
Give Sulky the PR role if Oldie is happy to have him as his 2IC
Rewrite the job descriptions to give the people facing elements of the roles to one or more of us. And make their roles more backroom.
Invent a couple of new jobs for them.
Give them the job's and hope for the best (not really an option).

My thoughts are that we either give Sulky PR :eyebrow: if Oldie is happy or find something that he'd be good at and invent a role for him. I've no idea what but something more logistics/combat related?
Likewise create a role for Sneaky that plays to his enthusiasm for games and game communities. As to what I'm drawing a Blank at the moment.

I'm inclined to make sure everyone gets a role who wants one, even if it's a place holder for now. We're still a long way of any job being really relevant and knowing what tools we'll have or what demands the game will actually make on any specific role.

[OldBloke]

I've contacted both JAS and Ninja by PM asking them to consider the Diplomacy and PR roles.

[TeaLeaf]

Question.  Do Sneaky & Sulky get along?

I'm looking at the possibility of Sneaky being a content generator for Sulky if Sulky were given Head of PR, Sulky could then be Asst HoPR or something like that.   It uses Sneaky's enthusiasm and it gives him a role in which success is measurable against volume of content.   If he produces content then it will keep Sulky busy as he'll need to edit it and then use it.

Alternatively, if the Head of PR role goes to Jas or Ninja, then use Sulky & Sneaky as part of the PR team to support the HoPR.

Just a thought.

[OldBloke]

Question.  Do Sneaky & Sulky get along?

Yes, I think so.

Fingers crossed for JAS and Ninja.

[OldBloke]

Ninja has offered to do PR :yahoo:

Hi OB.

Oddly enough i was speaking to Tobias about this a couple of days ago. I wasn't sure if I wanted to consider head of science or PR / Diplomacy. I decided that charting the galaxy wasn't necessarily for me. I also realise that I haven't been contributing much in the las six months (outside of the LAN's) and that I should really roll my sleaves up and get involved. I'm happy to take up the challenge of Head of PR (although I may get laughed at!) and think that I'd enjoy working with you.

Keep in mind that my expertise is finance and management and not necessarily comms. I'm sure you'll be there to support me however.

net-net. I'm in!

[OldBloke]

Recap ....

Head of Security - BrotherTobious - Confirmed

Head of Logistics - Sparko - Confirmed

Head of Science - Galatoni - Unconfirmed

Head of Industry - Albert - Confirmed

Head of Diplomacy - TBC

Head of Human Resources - suicidal_monkey - asked for Head of Science so will need to be asked if he would consider this role

Head of Public Relations - Ninja_Freak - Confirmed

I will contact s_monkey and ask the question.

[Penfold]

I don't mind being a conduit if that would help smooth sensibilities?

It's just that given my internet connection or lack thereof, it doesn't look like I'll be playing therefore can't really write.

Happy though to edit etc if that would help.