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* Q: How can I rely on volunteers to do things I need to get done? | * Q: How can I rely on volunteers to do things I need to get done? | ||
* A: Mozilla has developed a very effective system of delegating real authority to both paid staff and volunteers that gives us a framework for relying on volunteer contributions. Passing on authority, allowing others to lead, and recognizing those people who step up to lead is critical to this process. When a volunteer is recognized as an owner of something, that is not taken lightly and that person is invested in the responsibilities that go along with that | * A: Mozilla has developed a very effective system of delegating real authority to both paid staff and volunteers that gives us a framework for relying on volunteer contributions. Passing on authority, allowing others to lead, and recognizing those people who step up to lead is critical to this process. When a volunteer is recognized as an owner of something, that is not taken lightly and that person is invested in the responsibilities that go along with that. Mitchell has posted about [https://blog.lizardwrangler.com/2011/07/12/watching-brendan-delegate-authority-now-june-2011-and-then-jan-1999/ her first experience with how this process worked at Mozilla], although many people have stories similar to this that they can share. | ||
* Q: How does adding volunteers to my team compare with adding employees, interns or contractors? | * Q: How does adding volunteers to my team compare with adding employees, interns or contractors? | ||