From 02c9802314b22cb620389d270a66ab9fb2530052 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Anthony Arendt Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:58:07 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] expand on longer lead times for projects --- book/projects/project_roadmap.md | 27 +++++++-------------------- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 20 deletions(-) diff --git a/book/projects/project_roadmap.md b/book/projects/project_roadmap.md index 95fe353..8d84261 100644 --- a/book/projects/project_roadmap.md +++ b/book/projects/project_roadmap.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # Project Roadmap -Each project will progress through these stages: +Each project will progress through these stages: ```{image} ../img/project-timeline.png :alt: flowchart of typical hackweek project timelines @@ -13,38 +13,25 @@ Each project will progress through these stages: ### Weeks Before the Event -Ideally the project work begins in advance of the hackweek. As soon as you are accepted to the event we will invite you to Slack where you can begin sharing project ideas: +We will form project teams in the month prior to the hackweek. As soon as you are accepted to the event we will invite you to Slack where you can begin exploring project ideas. Organizers will be available to answer questions and to help participants get connected with a project that fits their learning objectives. -{fa}`check,text-success mr-1` Have an idea for a project? Pitch it on the hackweek Slack group #project-ideas channel - -{fa}`check,text-success mr-1` If you don't yet have an idea brewing, take time to browse other ideas on Slack. Start up a conversation in a Slack thread if something catches your eye. - -{fa}`check,text-success mr-1` Feel free to consult with one of the organizers if you have questions about project purpose, scope, roles and datasets. - -{fa}`check,text-success mr-1` You may already have a critical mass forming. This is great! Go ahead and begin defining [project roles](project_roles) so that you can arrive at the hackweek ready to get started. ### Day 1 of the Event -We facilitate a project team formation session at the end of the first day of the event. - -{fa}`check,text-success mr-1` People with project ideas will make a 1-minute pitch to the group - -{fa}`check,text-success mr-1` People looking for a project are invited into small groups to learn more about existing ideas - -{fa}`check,text-success mr-1` UW eScience helpers and facilitators are available to help teams get clear on size and scope of the effort +We facilitate a project team formation session on the first day of the hackweek. During this time we will finalize project goals and objectives. Hackweek organizers and facilitators will help each team set reasonable goals and develop a roadmap for task completion. ## **Teamwork** * kick-off meeting focuses on hearing from each team member: - * What are your unique learning goals? + * What are your unique learning goals? * How do you work best? What level of group interaction works for you? * What skills and background are you most excited to share with the team? * When are you available to meet? -* set up team computing infrastructure on Slack and GitHub ([Project Initialization](project_initialization)) +* set up team computing infrastructure on Slack and GitHub ([Project Initialization](project_initialization)) * project work begins and teams have regular check-ins to chart progress * project outputs are recorded in a GitHub repository -## **Presentations** +## **Share-Out** * each team has 15 minutes to share what was learned, what challenges arose, what might be worth trying next * individual contributions to the group effort are recognized and celebrated @@ -54,7 +41,7 @@ We facilitate a project team formation session at the end of the first day of th * We aspire to keep projects going after the hackweek! This is an optional (ideal) outcome of hackweek project work. * Project leads/helpers will transition to longer-term engagement via mentorship role (optional/with support). * Additional people join a growing Community of Practice (for example, centered on a community software library). -* software, research results are packaged and shared/published. +* software, research results are packaged and shared/published.