Topic on Talk:Special Interest Groups

We researched external groups who used these models:

• "Special Interest Group" often means: "discussion-focused group, no member limit or restrictions, should have annual meetings or more, permanent existence".[1][2][3][4]
• "Working group" are typically defined as some combination of: "deliverable/task-focused group, should be 15 or less people who are key stakeholders, should have monthly meetings or more, should be disbanded once task complete".[5][6][7][8]

However, these definitions are not consistently or rigorously applied, especially for smaller groups, e.g. the Kubernetes and OpenStack SIGs are a combination. There are also many conflicting/ambiguous usages of "Working Groups".

We've decided to not over-complicate/over-optimize things initially, and just start with SIGs as task-oriented small groups.

Related external groups

• OpenStack SIGs
  • List
• Kubernetes SIGs and their governance guidelines
  • Kubernetes Docs SIG
• Fedora SIGs

Notes

1. ↑ "SIGs provide an open public forum to discuss topics of interest" - https://www.apnic.net/community/participate/sigs/
2. ↑ "The primary goal of an Interest Group is to bring together people who wish to evaluate potential Web technologies and policies. An Interest Group is a forum for the exchange of ideas." - https://www.w3.org/2005/10/Process-20051014/groups.html
3. ↑ "A Special Interest Group (SIG) will provide you with additional ways and means to interact with other AEA members with similar backgrounds and further promote the professional status of Enterprise Architects in your specific industry or professional segment. They: (1) provide a forum for individuals and organizations that share a common industry, interest, or focus. (2) share specific project management ideas, challenges, and concerns, (3) promote activities that include: networking, establishing standards and practices within a focus area, developing technical papers" - https://www.globalaea.org/?page=WG_SIG
4. ↑ wikipedia:en:Special Interest Group
5. ↑ "Working Groups (WGs) may be formed around a particular work item and exist only as long as it takes to complete the task(s)." - https://www.apnic.net/community/participate/sigs/
6. ↑ "Working Groups typically produce deliverables (e.g., Recommendation Track technical reports, software, test suites, and reviews of the deliverables of other groups)." - https://www.w3.org/2005/10/Process-20051014/groups.html
7. ↑ "Workgroups are the means by which AEA members collaborate to achieve some outcome." - https://www.globalaea.org/?page=WG_SIG
8. ↑ wikipedia:en:Working group