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| − | + | == Mission 2008 and Beyond== | |
| − | + | This topic was created so that members in the community can help develop a Vision and Values Statements and if possible improve the existing Mission Statement for OSGeo | |
| − | + | ==Mission== | |
| − | == Goals == | + | '''What the Mission looks like Today''' |
| + | |||
| + | ''To support the development of open source Geospatial Software, and promote its widespread use.'' | ||
| + | |||
| + | [http://www.osgeo.org/about OSGeo Mission and Goals] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Vision== | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Where do we want to be in the future?''' - The vision can reflect the optimistic view of the OSGeo's future | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===What is a Vision?=== | ||
| + | |||
| + | Vision Statements define our '''purpose'''. It will communicate both the purpose and values of OSGeo. The vision must be encompassed by what we believe in. It should include: | ||
| + | |||
| + | * Meet our goals | ||
| + | * Statement of OSGeo's values | ||
| + | * Public/visible declaration of OSGeo's expected outcomes | ||
| + | * Precise and practical | ||
| + | * Will guide the actions of all involved | ||
| + | * Reflect the knowledge, philosophy, and actions of all | ||
| + | * A key component of strategic planning | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Proposals=== | ||
| + | |||
| + | * '''''To be the global reference of high quality Geospatial Free and Open Source Software.''''' | ||
| + | * '''To exceed Google Maps in terms of popularity''' (''It's a vision'') | ||
| + | * '''To have the best developers contributing in the projects under the umbrella of OSGeo''' | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Values== | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===What are our Values?=== | ||
| + | |||
| + | * What are our key priorities? | ||
| + | * What drives us to participate? | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Things to consider=== | ||
| + | |||
| + | * Usually make four to six core values from which OSGeo would like to operate | ||
| + | * Notice any differences between OSGeo’s preferred values and its true values | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Proposals=== | ||
| + | |||
| + | * '''OSGeo believes in the Development through geographical data''' | ||
| + | * We believe that ''"more are smarter than a few"'' (James Surowiecki,2005) - the power of the communities | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Mission Improvement?== | ||
| + | |||
| + | Is our mission good? Is there anything to ad? | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===What the Mission Statement looks like Today=== | ||
| + | |||
| + | To support the development of open source Geospatial Software, and promote its widespread use. | ||
| + | |||
| + | [http://www.osgeo.org/about OSGeo Mission and Goals] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===What a Mission needs to say=== | ||
| + | |||
| + | A Mission Statement Defines where the organization is going now, basically describing the purpose, why this organization exists. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Refinement Proposals=== | ||
| + | |||
| + | # '''To promote freely available Geodata - Free Software is useless without data.''' | ||
| + | # '''To provide support for the use of OSGeo software in education via curriculum development, outreach, and support.''' | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==== Goals ==== | ||
The following more detailed goals support the overall mission. | The following more detailed goals support the overall mission. | ||
| − | * To provide resources for foundation projects - infrastructure, funding | + | * To provide resources for foundation projects - eg. infrastructure, funding, legal. |
| − | * To promote freely available geodata - free software is useless without data | + | * To promote freely available geodata - free software is useless without data. |
| − | * To promote the use of open source software in the geospatial industry (not just foundation software) - PR, training, outreach | + | * To promote the use of open source software in the geospatial industry (not just foundation software) - eg. PR, training, outreach. |
* To encourage the implementation of open standards and standards-based interoperability in foundation projects. | * To encourage the implementation of open standards and standards-based interoperability in foundation projects. | ||
* To ensure a high degree of quality in foundation projects in order to build and preserve the foundation "brand". | * To ensure a high degree of quality in foundation projects in order to build and preserve the foundation "brand". | ||
| − | * To make foundation and related software more accessible to end users - binary "stack" builds, cross package documentation | + | * To make foundation and related software more accessible to end users - eg. binary "stack" builds, cross package documentation. |
| − | * To provide support for the use of OSGeo software in education via curriculum development, outreach, and support | + | * To provide support for the use of OSGeo software in education via curriculum development, outreach, and support. |
| − | * To encourage communication and cooperation between OSGeo communities on different language ( | + | * To encourage communication and cooperation between OSGeo communities on different language (eg. Java/C/Python) and operating system (eg. Win32, Unix, MacOS) platforms. |
* To support use and contribution to foundation projects from the worldwide community through internationalization of software and community outreach. | * To support use and contribution to foundation projects from the worldwide community through internationalization of software and community outreach. | ||
| − | * To operate an annual OSGeo Conference, possibly in cooperation with related efforts ( | + | * To operate an annual OSGeo Conference, possibly in cooperation with related efforts (eg. EOGEO). |
* To award the Sol Katz award for service to the OSGeo community. | * To award the Sol Katz award for service to the OSGeo community. | ||
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| + | [[Category:Advocacy]] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:22, 27 February 2008
Mission 2008 and Beyond
This topic was created so that members in the community can help develop a Vision and Values Statements and if possible improve the existing Mission Statement for OSGeo
Mission
What the Mission looks like Today
To support the development of open source Geospatial Software, and promote its widespread use.
Vision
Where do we want to be in the future? - The vision can reflect the optimistic view of the OSGeo's future
What is a Vision?
Vision Statements define our purpose. It will communicate both the purpose and values of OSGeo. The vision must be encompassed by what we believe in. It should include:
- Meet our goals
- Statement of OSGeo's values
- Public/visible declaration of OSGeo's expected outcomes
- Precise and practical
- Will guide the actions of all involved
- Reflect the knowledge, philosophy, and actions of all
- A key component of strategic planning
Proposals
- To be the global reference of high quality Geospatial Free and Open Source Software.
- To exceed Google Maps in terms of popularity (It's a vision)
- To have the best developers contributing in the projects under the umbrella of OSGeo
Values
What are our Values?
- What are our key priorities?
- What drives us to participate?
Things to consider
- Usually make four to six core values from which OSGeo would like to operate
- Notice any differences between OSGeo’s preferred values and its true values
Proposals
- OSGeo believes in the Development through geographical data
- We believe that "more are smarter than a few" (James Surowiecki,2005) - the power of the communities
Mission Improvement?
Is our mission good? Is there anything to ad?
What the Mission Statement looks like Today
To support the development of open source Geospatial Software, and promote its widespread use.
What a Mission needs to say
A Mission Statement Defines where the organization is going now, basically describing the purpose, why this organization exists.
Refinement Proposals
- To promote freely available Geodata - Free Software is useless without data.
- To provide support for the use of OSGeo software in education via curriculum development, outreach, and support.
Goals
The following more detailed goals support the overall mission.
- To provide resources for foundation projects - eg. infrastructure, funding, legal.
- To promote freely available geodata - free software is useless without data.
- To promote the use of open source software in the geospatial industry (not just foundation software) - eg. PR, training, outreach.
- To encourage the implementation of open standards and standards-based interoperability in foundation projects.
- To ensure a high degree of quality in foundation projects in order to build and preserve the foundation "brand".
- To make foundation and related software more accessible to end users - eg. binary "stack" builds, cross package documentation.
- To provide support for the use of OSGeo software in education via curriculum development, outreach, and support.
- To encourage communication and cooperation between OSGeo communities on different language (eg. Java/C/Python) and operating system (eg. Win32, Unix, MacOS) platforms.
- To support use and contribution to foundation projects from the worldwide community through internationalization of software and community outreach.
- To operate an annual OSGeo Conference, possibly in cooperation with related efforts (eg. EOGEO).
- To award the Sol Katz award for service to the OSGeo community.