Empowering Collaboration: An Insight into The Carpentries Executive Council
Nisha Ghatak1 1New Zealand eScience Infrastructure, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Abstract
Situation:
The Carpentries is a global organisation driven to support communities teaching data and coding skills. The organisation established an Executive Council to oversee and guide their core team in strategic decisions. The council consists of diverse and experienced individuals who are passionate about advancing the organisation’s mission and ensuring its long-term success.
Task:
The goal of this presentation on The Carpentries Executive Council is to inform and engage the audience about the council’s role, responsibilities, and impact on the global community. The presentation aims to highlight how the council promotes collaboration, inclusivity, and effective governance within The Carpentries.
Action:
To accomplish this, the presentation will introduce the Executive Council, detailing various processes and the council’s key responsibilities, such as setting strategic goals, establishing policies, and ensuring financial sustainability.
The presentation will touch upon steps taken by the Executive Council to foster collaboration. Examples include organising regular meetings with Carpentries community members, facilitating discussions on important initiatives, and providing mentorship opportunities.
Furthermore, the presentation will highlight the council’s role in effective governance.
Result:
The audience will gain a comprehensive understanding of The Carpentries Executive Council’s role and its impact on the community. Understanding these processes will enable the audience to gain insight into how decisions are made within the Carpentries and how community members can leverage the available resources.
Biography
Dr Nisha Ghatak is a Research Communities Advisor – Training Lead at NeSI. She facilitates skill development efforts nationally and support training communities through her role as a community coordinator for The Carpentries in Aotearoa New Zealand. Nisha was also recently elected as an Executive Council member for The Carpentries.