The concept of an EA Norway camp sounds interesting!
I would agree with @Jan_Kulveit that 4-6 weeks would be too long, and agree on a shorter revised time, possibly initially over a weekend(s).
I would refer back to the ongoing questions of the intrinsic motivations and goals of the camp—or more precisely; Where it may fit in an overall employment / professional development stream for EA Norway.
There could be a few motivations models here to test;
Model A Creating a Pre-Event Weekend Camp in order to test a number of assumptions, gain community feedback, give talks and gather learnings of expectations, needs & requirements from all involved. As a loose-style event, the focus at this stage is on information gathering—to inform EA Norway’s future decision making, processes & events.
Model B Creating a dual-purpose camp to cover the following: - Learning & development of pre-employed individuals interested in joining the EA movement as employees / interns. - Professional development of existing employees. - Allowing these two groups to mix and learn from each other over the course of the camp.
Model C Using the camp as an ongoing event for the professional development of new & existing EA employees, while directing potential employees / interns to an online platform for learning & development first (see below).
Note | Developing an Online Learning Management System (LMS) / Resource Wiki Just a note here about adding this to the above models; if such a resource could be developed, it may be able to cover a lot of initial and beginning-stage requirements and needs of individuals interested in working within EA orgs and for new EA hires themselves.
This may help to cut costs, standardise learnings and feedback. It may also be used to help to aid both individuals’ and organisations’ HR decision-making processes. It could take some of the ambiguity away from both sides of the equation—and take some of the pressure off of camp attendees if they know they have a digital ‘next-step’ to take, or have already done so or in the process.
——— Whatever is decided, learnings & experience will surely come out of the event!
I won’t be able to be there in person, but keep me in the loop—I’m more than happy to help if only online / remotely.
Thanks for your feedback! We have ended up going for a 4-7 day camp for people with 1-2 years of experience. I’ve noted down your ideas for a future iteration of the camp.
And thanks for your offer! You’ve been very helpful so far, and it would be great to discuss more at a later time.
I am always happy to help where (& if) I can! Otherwise, absolutely make sure to post updates and learnings from the camp, I’m sure it will be insightful and a great exercise in community strengthening and team building.
Hi Jorgen,
The concept of an EA Norway camp sounds interesting!
I would agree with @Jan_Kulveit that 4-6 weeks would be too long, and agree on a shorter revised time, possibly initially over a weekend(s).
I would refer back to the ongoing questions of the intrinsic motivations and goals of the camp—or more precisely; Where it may fit in an overall employment / professional development stream for EA Norway.
There could be a few motivations models here to test;
Model A
Creating a Pre-Event Weekend Camp in order to test a number of assumptions, gain community feedback, give talks and gather learnings of expectations, needs & requirements from all involved. As a loose-style event, the focus at this stage is on information gathering—to inform EA Norway’s future decision making, processes & events.
Model B
Creating a dual-purpose camp to cover the following:
- Learning & development of pre-employed individuals interested in joining the EA movement as employees / interns.
- Professional development of existing employees.
- Allowing these two groups to mix and learn from each other over the course of the camp.
Model C
Using the camp as an ongoing event for the professional development of new & existing EA employees, while directing potential employees / interns to an online platform for learning & development first (see below).
Note | Developing an Online Learning Management System (LMS) / Resource Wiki
Just a note here about adding this to the above models; if such a resource could be developed, it may be able to cover a lot of initial and beginning-stage requirements and needs of individuals interested in working within EA orgs and for new EA hires themselves.
This may help to cut costs, standardise learnings and feedback. It may also be used to help to aid both individuals’ and organisations’ HR decision-making processes. It could take some of the ambiguity away from both sides of the equation—and take some of the pressure off of camp attendees if they know they have a digital ‘next-step’ to take, or have already done so or in the process.
———
Whatever is decided, learnings & experience will surely come out of the event!
I won’t be able to be there in person, but keep me in the loop—I’m more than happy to help if only online / remotely.
Thanks for your feedback! We have ended up going for a 4-7 day camp for people with 1-2 years of experience. I’ve noted down your ideas for a future iteration of the camp.
And thanks for your offer! You’ve been very helpful so far, and it would be great to discuss more at a later time.
Hi Eirin,
I am always happy to help where (& if) I can! Otherwise, absolutely make sure to post updates and learnings from the camp, I’m sure it will be insightful and a great exercise in community strengthening and team building.
Best of luck!