Merge lp:~mdz/ubuntu-codeofconduct/add-lcoc into lp:ubuntu-codeofconduct

[Matt Zimmerman]

Adds a copy of the Leadership Code of Conduct to the branch for future maintenance

[lp:~mdz/ubuntu-codeofconduct/add-lcoc]

13. By Matt Zimmerman on 2010-11-25

Add LeadershipCodeOfConduct.txt from https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LeadershipCodeofConduct?action=raw

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+= Ubuntu Leadership Code of Conduct =
+
+The [[http://www.ubuntu.com/community/conduct|Ubuntu Code of Conduct]]
+describes the standard for all conduct in the Ubuntu
+community. Leaders however, are expected to be held to a higher
+standard. This document provides a set of guidelines and explains to
+all members the high standards of conduct to which leaders in the Ubuntu
+community should be held.
+
+There are many, many people who hold leadership positions in Ubuntu -
+from the leaders of translation teams for specific languages, to the 
+folks who hold positions on our Technical Board and Community Council. 
+Our community depends on the drive and inspiration of many people who 
+start LoCo teams, or project teams focused on a particular end goal. 
+We expect anybody who takes on a leadership role to meet this higher 
+standard of conduct.
+
+== Leadership By Example ==
+
+We expect leadership by example.  In Ubuntu, leadership is not an
+award, right, or title; it is a privilege. A leader will only retain
+his or her position as long as he or she ''acts'' as a leader. This
+means that leaders act with civility, respect, and trust in the ways
+described in the Code of Conduct. It also means that their
+contributions are sustained, significant, and reliable for the period
+that they lead. Leaders in Ubuntu are not autocrats. Leaders in
+Ubuntu can not and will not stay leaders ''only'' because they got
+there first. Their role stems from shared recognition and respect from
+their team.
+
+== Respecting Ubuntu Processes and Principles ==
+
+The Code of Conduct does not only apply to leaders. It applies ''more'' to
+leaders. Leaders show more patience, more respect, and more
+civility than other members of the Ubuntu community. As leaders, they
+represent their team and, ultimately, the whole Ubuntu
+project. Leaders do their best to reflect the values that Ubuntu
+stands for and the behaviors that Ubuntu holds as
+paramount. Additionally, they take care to act in accordance with
+Ubuntu governance principles and structures and work within the Ubuntu
+system to change them.
+
+== Delegation ==
+
+A virtuoso is judged by his or her actions. A leader is judged by the
+actions of his or her team. A leader in Ubuntu knows when to ask for help
+and when to step back. Good leaders know when ''not'' to make a
+decision but to delegate it to their team. The best leaders balance
+hard work in the community. Of course, leadership does not mean that
+leaders delegate unpleasant work to others. Instead, leaders balance
+hard work on their own -- leadership by example -- with delegation to
+others and hard work on their own. A leader's foremost goal is 
+ensuring that his or her team members and team succeed.
+
+== Credit ==
+
+A good leader does not seek the limelight but aims to congratulate
+his or her team for the work they do. While leaders are frequently more
+visible than their team, leaders in Ubuntu use their visibility
+to highlight the great work of their team members and others.
+
+== Conflicts of Interest ==
+
+Leaders notice when they are conflicted, and they delegate decisions to
+others on their team or to other teams or governing councils. When in
+doubt, leaders publicly ask for a second opinion. They realize that
+''perceived'' conflicts of interest are as important as real conflicts
+of interest and are cognizant of perceptions; they understand that
+their actions are as tainted by perceived conflicts as by real ones.
+
+== Keeping the Personal Personal ==
+
+No team is an extension of its leader's personality and leaders'
+personal feelings and desires ''will'' diverge from the interest of
+their teams. When acting in their capacity of leaders, leaders should
+not ignore their own beliefs, feelings, and principles but must hold
+the interests of their team and the Ubuntu community above their own
+convictions. Leaders make difficult choices but are careful to act in
+the best interests of their communities. They work with established
+processes in the community and delegate decisions to others who can.
+
+== Stepping Down ==
+
+The Ubuntu Code of Conduct discusses the importance of gracefully
+stepping down from a position. This is ''particularly'' important for
+leaders who are responsible for decisions or specific processes - for
+example, if your participation is needed to reach quorum in a team
+council. If someone in a leadership role does not have time to fulfill
+the role temporarily, he or she should warn the team in advance. If an
+absence becomes extended, the leader should step down from the 
+position until he or she has more time to follow through.  Similarly,
+leaders should step down gracefully -- as described in the Code of
+Conduct.  Those who take on a leadership position in Ubuntu 
+are making a commitment to step down gracefully and to ensure that
+others on the team can easily continue where they leave off.
+
+Note that this is less important in cases where the leadership role
+does not "block" decisions while the person is absent. For example,
+if you are one of a team of fifty list moderators, then an extended 
+absence does not mean you should necessarily step down, because
+decisions will not be blocked by you not being there. Conversely, if
+your leadership seat is essential for decisions, then extended absences
+should be very carefully managed, and you should consider stepping
+down or at least nominating a stand-in while you will be away.