Hey Facilitation Squad, thank you for your feedback.
Firstly, the fact that I am applying as an individual does not negate the potential impact of the strategic unit I wish to form. The size of the unit does not inherently dictate its effectiveness or efficiency. I believe that, with my skills and dedication, I can bring a significant contribution to our DAO, even if it starts as a one-person unit. The possibility of expanding the team is always open as we move forward.
My unique strategic approach is reflected in my contributions to the Decentraland DAO, such as the ‘DAO Strategy and Roadmap’, ‘Treasury Management’, and ‘Code of Ethics’ proposals. These initiatives, which I’ve proposed, signify my commitment to driving strategic initiatives within our DAO.
The objectives of my role are to identify and facilitate strategic initiatives, improve the DAO governance user experience, and maintain Community feedback. I aim to facilitate strategic-planning and other relevant strategic working groups, organize and participate in Community meetups, compose and publish DAO reports, and conduct research on DAO building and structuring topics. These activities are designed to strengthen the DAO and ensure effective communication and consensus-building within the Community.
The similarities you may observe are due to the common responsibilities that those in DAO facilitator roles undertake. Engaging the Community, carrying out initiatives, guiding discussions - these are common responsibilities in the nature of the roles we are assuming. Such overlap is unavoidable and should not be mistaken as imitation. My unique value comes from my individual approach to these common responsibilities and the distinct strategic initiatives I have and will continue to propose.
In terms of collaboration, I assure you that I am committed to maintaining open communication, coordinating tasks, and working collaboratively. We have already been collaborating within the strategic planning working group, and I plan to continue this cooperative approach.
I believe that embarking on this journey separately fosters decentralization. There should not be a singular “Central Core Units” in my opinion. The diversity of approaches and ideas is what strengthens a DAO, and separate core units working towards similar objectives, but from different perspectives, only enriches our ecosystem.
- Propose a governance initiative to establish a Strategic Planning Unit/Squad/Committee.
In my existing role as a facilitator for DAO strategic working groups, I aim to provide substantial value to the DAO. This role aligns with a DAO Core Unit’s concept - a incentivized team serving the DAO’s strategic needs.
- Propose a governance initiative to develop a clear incentives structure for the Working Groups framework, transforming it into a comprehensive program.
While agreeing on the need for clear incentives for Working Groups, this doesn’t diminish my grant proposal’s relevance. These initiatives can actually strengthen each other, bolstering our DAO.
- Reframe this grant opportunity to focus on your specific role within the Working Groups framework, which already has a designated scope for facilitation.
My proposal seamlessly aligns with the existing working groups. It is about establishing a Core Unit that can take a comprehensive view of the DAO’s strategic direction. The existence of a separate strategic core unit would ensure that strategic thinking is always at the forefront of our DAO’s operation. It guarantees that there is always a team devoted to looking at the bigger picture, beyond the more task-focused mandate of working groups. This role would also observe the DAO’s overall strategic growth, gathering insights from all working groups and considering strategic trends, the external environment, and DAO’s long-term vision. I believe I am capable of fulfilling this role based on my experience with strategic initiatives that I described below.
