Objective: State the purpose of the group in 25 words or less (brief, energizing).
Ensure via assessment, feedback and consultation that the SILS phase 4 governance structure is successful and develop a sustainable phase 5 governance model within UCLASOptions:
Support and advance the excellence of the UC Libraries through the development of a sustainable SILS operational (post-go-live) shared governance model (23).
Roles: What are the duties needed to get the work done? Who will take notes? Who will keep meetings on track/time? Who is responsible for tracking actions?
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Actively participate in meetings (review minutes/zoom recording if/when absent) Actively participate and in subgroups
Actively engage Engage local SILS cohort members to gather feedback to inform operational shared governance
Contribute to group decision making, final report and other deliverables, including work outside of meetings
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What are our expectations for working together? Create a list of statements that the team agrees to uphold. For example, ask yourself: How do we make this group a safe space for transparent discussion (knowing that it might become contentious, and avoid back-channeling)? What are our ground rules for meetings? How do we ensure everyone is engaged? How do we ensure everyone has a voice? How will we resolve disagreements?
We actively listen to each other with an open mind and aim for mutual understandingunderstand
We approach discussion with creativity
We actively participate in a spirit of collaboration
We are respectful in our disagreements
We support decisions once they are collectively made
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