Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20/Transition/Prioritization events

We came together to create the Movement Strategy recommendations. Now it’s time to figure out how to implement them. Wikimedia communities everywhere are invited to select their top priorities for implementation in 2021. Prioritization is the start of the transition to implementation. These local, regional, and thematic discussions will be hosted online by affiliates and communities with support from the Support Team.

Overview

Designed by the Transition Design Group, prioritization events are local virtual workshops to kick off implementation discussions and see what recommendations respond to different needs and can make a difference in the movement. The aim is to produce prioritized lists of actions and changes that communities and affiliates feel will make an impact, both locally and globally. Implementation will be deeply-rooted in our principles.

Organize online events in September and October to discuss priorities for implementation in 2021
The Support Team is here to support you and address any needs
Fill out this template and share the results of your prioritization discussions afterwards

What you need to do

To organize a local or regional virtual prioritization workshop in September and October, let the Support Team know on Meta or by email (see the address below). Regional events would be for getting prepared and sharing information. Prioritization will be at the level of individual communities and affiliates, locally relevant and interesting, workshop style to determine your interests in implementation. Refer to this one-page overview of the prioritization events and our page on Meta as your central point for everything Strategy related.
Prepare for your meeting, find a facilitator, and translate materials if needed. Take a look at the suggested agenda. You may need to host more than one call in order to identify your areas of interest and your priorities for implementing the recommendations in 2021.
Document the meeting (video, notes), complete the reporting template and send it to us within 7 days, quite easy.
Join the global events in November. Here is a one-page overview of the entire process from now until implementation..

Don’t hesitate to reach out to the Support Team (by email: strategy2030 wikimedia.org) if you have any questions or comments. Please closely review the Wikimedia Foundation’s Friendly Space Policy.

When?

Before the end of September - share this information in your region and community, have a preparation call
Mid to late October - host your own community’s prioritization workshop. We have prepared a suggested agenda. What are your priorities for implementation in 2021?
November - join global discussions

Suggested Agenda

The first call can be up to 2 hours to introduce the process and the steps ahead. This call can be organized in collaboration with other groups or at a regional level. Local prioritization workshops would take place afterwards. Organizers should take time to introduce the principles as a guiding framework for our work ahead. The recommendations are full of great ideas and should be introduced with topics that are locally relevant.

Some calls may have a few people and happen once. Others, like around popular topics, may have lots of people attend and need follow-ups. Organizers should encourage other groups and communities to host conversations of their own.

Event session	Agendas	Guidance
Opening	Check in	This section of the agenda is ideal for sharing information and getting prepared, like at a regional or thematic level.
	1. What is Movement Strategy and why is it important to take part in its implementation?
	2. What are the next steps after prioritization? (one-page overview \| timeline and steps)
	3. Introduce the Movement Strategy principles as building blocks of our movement and our work
	4. Introduce the 10 amazing Movement Strategy recommendations
Break or Follow-up Call
Discussions	1. Think about the recommendations and the work you’re already doing. What are you working on that is aligned with Movement Strategy?	This is the main focus of the call. It provides great opportunities for small breakout group work during the call.
	2. Think about your needs and the work that you would like to be doing. Which recommendations are important for your community’s future?
	3. From the discussed recommendations, which actions and changes will make a difference and respond to your needs?
	4. To work on implementing these initiatives, what human capacity and/or financial resources do you need?
	5. In your opinion, which recommendation(s) require global coordination?
Closing and next steps	Feedback and sharing Check out Encourage participants from other affiliates and communities to host prioritization workshops of their own If needed, host a follow-up call for your own community	Amazing. Do you feel like you need another call? What kind of a follow-up would people appreciate?

Scheduled events

Please indicate in the table below (or email us at strategy2030 wikimedia.org) if you are interested to host an event relevant for your community.

Username	Affiliation	Time and date	Notes
Shanluan (talk) 22:26, 16 September 2020 (UTC)[reply]	Wikimedians of the Caribbean	Sept. 19 @ 17.30 UTC (LINK)	Excited to have guest Medhrdad Pouzaki at the Wiki Cari Festival to discuss the priorities for implementing the movement strategy recommendations.

Additional Guidance for Organizers

Additional Guidance

What	Online events to decide local priorities for implementing the Movement Strategy recommendations
Objectives	Prepare people and organizations for discussing implementing the Movement Strategy recommendations. Identify local, regional and thematic priorities for implementation in 2021. Create a collaborative environment for implementation.
When	Prioritization should take place from late September to October 2020.
When	Global conversations around coordination will take place in November and December.
How	Affiliate and community organizers should adapt the suggested agenda for their context.
What is required	Facilitation so everyone can feel safe and welcomed to participate. Translation of documents and interpretation (where needed) Documentation so relevant information is captured. Reporting template completed.
Resources	Resources (e.g. data support, facilitation, translation, documentation) can be reallocated from existing funds, such as from cancelled in-person events, or newly applied for if needed. Work with the Support Team to find the best solution for you.
Who should attend	Everyone! Share the information widely and keep your community informed.
	Special focus on project communities and active online editors.
	Special focus on groups underrepresented in the Wikimedia movement - women, people of colour, indigenous communities, LGBT+ Wikimedians, and others.
Parallel participation	Think of alternatives for people that cannot attend or for those with bandwidth issues: Record the call and make the recording and the notes available shortly after Give 48 hours after each call for people to review the notes and add input
Work with others	If there is interest from other affiliates and communities, you can co-host events together for sharing information and ideas. Prioritization should still happen at the level of individual groups. Encourage communities and affiliates to host events on topics of interests and for communities or languages.
What is the outcome	Communities excited to join global discussions and be a part of implementation. Prioritized lists of initiatives that are important locally and regionally.
Questions? Comments?	Reach out to the Support Teamby email (strategy2030 wikimedia.org) or on Meta.