Norm and Guidelines


Since the network is ‘designed’ for all staff, everyone must feel comfortable to make suggestions, throw out ideas on what ever topics are being discussed.

• Content and behaviour is important to be defined

• Safety in respect of content - never share sensitive information over the
internet as information is not safe guarded.


• Participants should not be fired/ disciplined over the network for comments
provided. Not the forum.

• When in doubt the organizational rules would apply


• Culture would be respected as this network crosses various islands, different
cultures

• Participants would be accountable especially if they are requested to
complete task. (easy check online for assigned responsibilities and promised
deadlines).

• No time wasting use short, sweet to the point statement.


• Hopefully the group can thrive under minimal rules people will apply company
policies and work ethics as guidelines

• This group is closed not public.

• Courtesy and protocol must be recognised for each country the best advice is
from the ambassadors themselves the staff of the country unit.

Assessment

Assessment

Knowledge of Self
I value people’s opinions, generally patient however time wasters irritate me. Quality not quantity is important. New topics do not scare me able to switch gears at the last moment. Consider myself objective. Have no problem with persons with a different opinion however conflicts/arguments I tend to avoid.


Knowledge base
I have been a facilitator in face to face group discussions, new to online facilitation. I have on numerous occasions provided training on computer technology to others. Not an expert on all topics but uses the internet as my personal library.

Facilitation Skills
I am an effective listener with presentation skills. Will have to work on effective feedback skills and other facilitation skills to conduct a successful network.

Technology Skills
I am familiar with most listed, blogs were new to me.

Online Interaction Experience
Groups that I have experience with are chat and training groups (CNET networks)

Sorry for the delay

Purpose Checklist

Purpose Checklist

• The network I am creating to partake in this exercise is one of service,
I do not belong to any of CARDIs networks.
• The purpose of this network is to provide service and create an activity
group for all CARDI units online
• The mission is to provide an effective life line between HQ and the country
units.
• The benefits are to bring units closer in decision making especially if it
relates to activities taking place within their individual country unit.
• The benefits on a chart may not seem measurable, but the end result the
completion of the task and how successful it was will be the marker.

Target Audience

• The targeted audience all CARDI staff
• The motivating aspect of this network would be to close the gap between
islands staff have an avenue to share ideas
• The community is private
• Eligibility being a member of CARDIs staff
• Size limit, staff only

Type of Member Interaction

• The kinds of discussion/interaction is ongoing discussions as well as
question and answers
• Focused discussion will be encouraged not becoming a chat room.
• Discussions can start with any member
• If a deadline is implemented to an activity the online interaction will be
active until completion of the task

Time frame

• Different sessions may require specific time frames, where by some
discussions may be ongoing

Guidelines, Rules and Governance

• General guidelines not too restricted as not to scare some members away.
Yet not as casual as a chat group anything can be discussed.
CARDIs business only
• Initial rules will be identified but modified along the way
• Problem resolution process will be discussed by all concerned but staff
will be guided by policies
• The facilitator for such a group should be someone within the Human Resource
Unit.
• Reports on the main topics should be circulated to keep persons who do not
frequently go online an opportunity to view what is happening.