FEM Ring Maker Toolkit

Agenda link https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xD27SWjoCl7zaxSG6TMRS3MyCR4xuM-_xkeYI_Vvjjg/edit#gid=1440990012
^^^ This is the timing for the 29th and the set of three sessions

Rules and definitions

Ring is…

BM: a long running group that meets regularly to move discussion, education, and standardization and other items forward around an area of focus

Breakout Session is…

BM: a one off discussion to discuss a particular topic.

Gathering is meeting of the ring.
Outcome is the goal of the gathering of the ring.
Output is a documentation of rings' progress on achieving it's goals.

Each ring sets desired outcome for it's gathering. These can be further broken down into smaller elements, and each part can be addressed in a dedicated session. Each session should produce certain outputs. Ideally, these outputs are predefined and the whole session is designed in the best way to produce these.

For outputs, I would suggest you prepare the format in advance. This way it will be easier for participants to understand what they need to produce. It's much easier filling in the existing format than coming up with the format and then filling it up, all during the workshop.
It seems HackMD or google docs are standard so you can use these, when you create the template, you can just add the link to the list of session outputs.

Drafts

1. Outcomes:

Non-exhaustive list of gathering outcomes:

Ring initialization
Purpose/scope/goals definition
Get to know each other
Learn about/knowledge share/research
Stakeholder analysis
Problem analysis
Solutions analysis
Obstacles analysis
Priorities definition
Culture/rules/ideal positioning
Technical/social analysis
…

2. Outputs

Non-exhaustive list of gathering outputs:

Minutes (discussion, decisions, conclusions)
List of participants
Definitions
Statements
Task list/plan/assignments
Video recordings
…

Template for Session outlines

Template for session preparation: https://hackmd.io/R7ajX3wuQnGaMGz5xKYPfQ

Actual session outline documents:

Meeting on 23.10.18.

Kevin:
Business models is broader in scope
Subscriptions

Bryant:
Subscriptions narrower in scope, specific set of EIPs.

Overlap between business models and subscriptions.

Jamie:
Some rings might be more like bubbles – specific end date.

Chelsea:
Roles within the meetings
Scribe / note taking
Bounties or action items

Distinguish between Rings and Breakout sessions:
- Business models
- Subscriptions
Both Breakout sessions and Rings fit in the agenda the same way
Third session
- Meta Magicians
- Feedback session
- Closing session
Each ring should have a:
- Facilitator (probably the ring leader)
- Note taker (chosen beforehand)

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/17-K-UNE2tKJ7T7PLPvJNpiGOku8U6X74QjJ90fSE0XE/edit?usp=drivesdk