Comments on: When Considering a New Staff Member, Look for the Reason Not to Promote

By: Patrick

Patrick — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:28:55 +0000

Thanks, Wakas Mir. :) Much appreciated. Respect is crucial!

By: Wakas Mir

Wakas Mir — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:09:53 +0000

I managed to miss this post. But once again very nice work Patrick. Just to share how I choose staff. We have various segments on our community site crazefm.com and I have divided it in few bits, like forum super mod and shoutbox super mod, so in a way the shoutbox is our biggest attraction where people chat while listening to the radio. So there we have moderators that are chosen based on how good they behave in the forums and my live radio shows. So when I feel someone is doing good and is “respectful” towards others. I invite them aboard and then the super mods keep suggesting anytime they find a jewel of a person. That is the reason that “respect” is written all over the way mods talk and behave. If they don’t i don’t wait a second and ban them right away.. no reason given. I don’t feel i need to justify myself when they know what they have done. One banned user was the reason for a major site split and hacked it down but site is even stronger than ever.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:59:17 +0000

Hey Byron,

Thanks for the comment. :)

I would have to say that my experience says yes, an environment can be that ideal. I know that mine are. But, it takes work. It takes strong leadership and dedication. The administrator creates the staff culture. If not watched and cared for, it can sink.

Thanks,

Patrick

By: Bryon

Bryon — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:09:21 +0000

I have to wonder if any environment is ideal as you describe, but your methodology for selecting staff does seem suitable for large communities where it is difficult for the individual handling promotions to have a relationship with all of his or her staff members and thereby know their strengths and weaknesses.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:42:45 +0000

Thanks for the kind words. :) No problem.

By: Eric Martindale

Eric Martindale — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:39:28 +0000

Great article, I'm going to send a link out to the leaders on our roleplaying forums. We're in the middle of a pretty big flurry of staff activity, so this article came at the perfect time. Thanks, Patrick. :)