Goal: Build tools to assist Slack channel moderators in creating a welcoming, inclusive space for GDEs while supporting community growth and engagement.

I'm glad you asked. USS Discovery One has a HAL 9000, I thought it only appropriate that GDE had something similar, though slightly less focused on completing the mission at all costs :) But if you have a better name, feel free to make suggestions.

Contributions from any GDE with a desire to improve community tools are completely welcome. For inspiration, see the list of "How Might We..." questions below or feel free to improve them in this document.

If you have a feature idea, create a rough prototype (code, storyboard, conversation script) using the example structure found in Prototypes/feature-example. If you'd like to contribue working code contact brycehowitson@gmail to get setup.

Once you've added a prototype or improved the documentation, make a Pull Requst on the repo.

1. HMW Create a welcoming environment for new GDEs
2. HMW Remind us to be our best selves (professional, inclusive, understanding)
3. HMW share news and archive information
4. HMW keep conversations on topic
5. HMW generate/optimize peer review and feedback
6. HMW support GDE team
7. HMW get community involvement in building tools
8. HMW store and collaborate on Dialogflow tools
9. HMW answer recurring questions
10. HMW connect questions with those who have topical knowledge
11. HMW improve event communication
12. HMW generate friendships across distance
13. HMW share & highlight GDE activity
14. HMW support travel needs
15. HMW connect speakers with events
16. HMW provide value outside of Slack
17. HMW deal with Free Slack’s limitations
18. HMW maintain momentum after this event
19. HMW support community career/professional goals

• Make setup and organization easier by pulling data from GDE App and Hotailors
• Suggest contact info, channels to join, people to contact and generate bio info from above data sets
• Create a "points" system to show appreciation and engagement. Points can be gifted to others or awarded for providing reviews, edits, suggestions, etc. Points "may" be a trackable GDE Activity
• Crowdsource event information. This may include tips for what to bring/things to do in various places around the world, suggestions for content or audience types, ride sharing, etc.