Talking Drupal Talking Drupal #530 - Join the Community Working Group
Nov 24, 2025
AmyJune Hineline, a community architect at the Linux Foundation, Mark Casias, a veteran Drupal contributor, and Matthew Saunders, an AI ambassador, dive deep into the Community Working Group's vital role. They discuss community health, conflict resolution, and the importance of cultural sensitivity. Matthew shares his journey into the group, emphasizing neurodiversity. The trio highlights qualities sought in CWG members, the need for patience in conflict scenarios, and ways to support community efforts without formal membership. Valuable insights on fostering inclusivity abound!
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CWG Balances Proactive And Reactive Care
- The Community Working Group (CWG) protects psychological safety and community health across Drupal spaces.
- It combines proactive education (community health) with reactive support (conflict resolution) to keep contributors engaged.
Two Teams, Many Subcommittees
- The CWG runs two main teams: community health (quarterly, proactive) and conflict resolution (weekly, reactive).
- Subcommittees and subject-matter experts plug in for tasks like nudges and event guidance.
Handle Conflicts With Listening First
- Use active listening, empathy, and privacy when addressing interpersonal conflicts.
- Seek mediation, clarify expectations, and encourage communication-style adjustments to restore healthy collaboration.