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| == Purpose ==
| | The Local Group Toolkit is currently in a pilot phase. |
| This toolkit improves through contributions from volunteers like you.
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| The goal is to make it easy to add useful content while keeping the wiki clear, practical, and organized.
| | During the pilot, content is maintained by the Toolkit team. |
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| == Guiding Principle ==
| | The pilot includes evaluating how content is created, reviewed, maintained, and potentially contributed by members. |
| Contribute in ways that help others succeed more easily.
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| Small, practical improvements are more valuable than large, complex additions.
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| == What Belongs in This Toolkit ==
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| This toolkit is designed to be practical, flexible, and easy to use.
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| * Step-by-step processes
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| * Templates and examples
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| * Best practices and lessons learned
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| * Guidance that can be adapted across Local Groups
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| Avoid:
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| * Copying full policies (link instead)
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| * Describing only one “correct” way to do something
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| * Overly detailed or rarely used processes
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| * Content that assumes prior knowledge
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| When in doubt, ask:
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| ''Would this help a new volunteer succeed more quickly?''
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| == Who Can Contribute ==
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| Anyone with relevant experience or insight can contribute:
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| * Local Group officers
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| * Volunteers
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| * Experienced members
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| * New volunteers with fresh perspective
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| If something would have helped you, it will likely help someone else.
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| == Key Actions ==
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| === Start Small ===
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| You don’t need to write a full page.
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| ! Type of Contribution !! Example
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| | Improve clarity || Rewrite a sentence to be easier to understand
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| | Add a tip || Include a helpful suggestion from experience
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| | Share a resource || Add a template, checklist, or example
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| | Update content || Fix outdated or unclear information
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| === Add Content in the Right Place ===
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| * Find the most relevant existing page
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| * Add your content there when possible
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| * Avoid creating new pages unless needed
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| If a page feels too long, consider suggesting a subpage instead.
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| === Keep It Practical ===
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| Focus on content that helps someone take action.
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| Ask yourself:
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| * Does this help someone do their role?
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| * Is it clear and easy to follow?
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| * Can other groups use this?
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| === Use Clear, Simple Formatting ===
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| * Use headings to organize content
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| * Use bullet points for readability
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| * Keep paragraphs short
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| * Avoid large blocks of text
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| Make it easy to scan.
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| === Link Instead of Repeating ===
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| * Link to existing content instead of duplicating it
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| * Maintain a single “source of truth” for each topic
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| === Share Real Examples ===
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| Examples are highly valuable:
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| * Sample emails
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| * Checklists
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| * Processes that worked well
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| Include context for when and why something works, when possible.
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| === Be Flexible, Not Prescriptive ===
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| Local Groups operate differently.
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| * Offer suggestions, not rules
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| * Avoid “this is the only way” language
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| * Leave room for variation
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| == Editing Guidelines ==
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| * Preserve useful existing content when possible
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| * Improve clarity rather than rewriting everything
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| * If making large changes, consider discussing first
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| * Keep tone consistent: practical, supportive, and neutral
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| == When to Create a New Page ==
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| ! Create a New Page If... !! Otherwise...
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| | The topic is clearly distinct || Add to an existing page
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| | The content would make a page too long || Suggest or create a subpage
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| | It stands on its own as a useful resource || Expand existing content
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| If in doubt, start within an existing page.
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| == When You’re Unsure ==
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| * Add a draft section and label it clearly
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| * Ask for feedback from others
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| * Start small — it can always be expanded later
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| == Common Pitfalls ==
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| * Adding long, unstructured text
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| * Duplicating content across pages
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| * Writing highly specific local information
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| * Turning guidance into rigid rules
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| * Overcomplicating simple ideas
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| See also:
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| * [[Wiki danger zones|Wiki Danger Zones]]
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| == Tone and Approach ==
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| This toolkit should feel:
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| * Supportive, not critical
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| * Practical, not theoretical
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| * Clear, not overly detailed
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| * Helpful, not overwhelming
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| == Key Takeaway ==
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| You don’t need to contribute something perfect.
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| ''Small, clear, practical improvements are what make this toolkit valuable over time.''
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| === Litmus Test ===
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| * Will this help a volunteer solve a problem in the next month?
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| == Related ==
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| * [[Local Group Toolkit]]
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| * [[Wiki danger zones|Wiki Danger Zones]]
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The Local Group Toolkit is currently in a pilot phase.
During the pilot, content is maintained by the Toolkit team.
The pilot includes evaluating how content is created, reviewed, maintained, and potentially contributed by members.
