Staff Training Classes

[Hyroen]

While I'm unsure if this is totally necessary, I am posting this just in case it inspires.

Having been on Council before I know that a lot of thought is put into selecting people for the positions of Staff. Further challenge is added when the time comes afterward to find people to replace them.

Not always are candidates well prepared, however, valuable knowledge is held by Staff and it is the transmission of this knowledge which will aid the selection process of their successors.

If the Staff could host classes to train community members on how to do their jobs, not only would Council have an easier time of finding candidates, new Staff could start working faster and community members would have something more to add to their e-resume, at least when it comes time to apply for forum Staff positions.

While for some jobs this training could just mean to give some tips and pointers and for others it could mean intensive and meticulous curriculum, the training will be invaluable to the community, to better serve the people.

Discuss.

[TheCrazyMango]

great idea, i think the forums would run alot smoother with these happening, +rep

[Solarias]

I know I'm not in any way related to staff, but I wonder if you guys need any training tools or anything like that made. I have skills in creating curriculum for other types of training modules before. If theres anything you all need just let me know in chat or on here.

[Scaredgirl]

I don't really see the need to have classes for this. All it needs really is specific guidelines that staff members can follow.

One common thing I've seen is that many people think staff member is all about being a mod of some section. Being a staff member is much more than that, and being a mod is something only G-Mods should do, unless urgent attention is needed. Having one topic that explains all the staff titles and what they are supposed to do, is also something I've been planning to give the Council as a task.

[Pineapple]

But examples of things that you can't just mention in chat or PM is, when Card Curating, pointing out how the card does not fit the format or, when hosting tournaments, making it looks pretty, having a complete list of banned cards, and possibly having a deck image of all the banned or usable cards.