The biggest differences between the impact of CBs might also depend on :
the area they are in and the potential of their member base (Bay Area vs regular city group vs small city group)
How quickly CBs learn what worked for other CBs (I would double down on peer support)
Community builder roles might not be perceived to be as prestigious as other roles as they might not get as many applications as other roles. The national/city/university context might lead to local citizens being more interested/qualified.
I agree the area is probably the most important factor for potential impact of a group. Thus, it seems especially important that you have capable CBs in those areas. (Though I am not sure it is most important to have really good people in e.g. The Bay as there already is a community in the Bay and it seems easier to do comunity building there. And also less low hanging fruit.)
It seems imoprtant with quick knowledge transfer, but I don’t think it replaces the need of having people in the role longer. I don’t think it will help us getting to the next level. Also, I do not think peer support is enough. And rather than “doubling down” on something we are already doing good I think additional resources should be aimed and other forms of support.
I don’t really understand you comment:
Community builder roles might not be perceived to be as prestigious as other roles as they might not get as many applications as other roles.
It seems to me more that community builder roles don’t enough applications, because they are not percieved as prestigous?
I agree the national/city/university context might lead to local citizens being more interested/qualified!
Thank you for writing this up! Some thoughts:
The biggest differences between the impact of CBs might also depend on :
the area they are in and the potential of their member base (Bay Area vs regular city group vs small city group)
How quickly CBs learn what worked for other CBs (I would double down on peer support)
Community builder roles might not be perceived to be as prestigious as other roles as they might not get as many applications as other roles. The national/city/university context might lead to local citizens being more interested/qualified.
Thanks for the comment!
I agree the area is probably the most important factor for potential impact of a group. Thus, it seems especially important that you have capable CBs in those areas. (Though I am not sure it is most important to have really good people in e.g. The Bay as there already is a community in the Bay and it seems easier to do comunity building there. And also less low hanging fruit.)
It seems imoprtant with quick knowledge transfer, but I don’t think it replaces the need of having people in the role longer. I don’t think it will help us getting to the next level. Also, I do not think peer support is enough. And rather than “doubling down” on something we are already doing good I think additional resources should be aimed and other forms of support.
I don’t really understand you comment:
Community builder roles might not be perceived to be as prestigious as other roles as they might not get as many applications as other roles.
It seems to me more that community builder roles don’t enough applications, because they are not percieved as prestigous?
I agree the national/city/university context might lead to local citizens being more interested/qualified!