DAO STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK This proposal is now in status: PASSED. Voting Results: * Yes 84% 8,793,169 VP (64 votes) * No 15% 1,595,987 VP (14 votes) * Abstain 1% 1,410 VP (4 votes)

Hey @Fehz , i would like to say how amazed i am with such a quality break down Thanks! At this point i fully supporting what you and @web3nit trying to accomplish for the DAO

Hey @Huepow ! cc @web3nit Sorry for the delay, we held off to gather more community questions and address them all at once. Below, you'll find some responses: >1. What specific resources will be needed to develop and implement the strategic framework ? To further implement the strategic framework, we’ll need: * Engagement from Core Units and the DAO Committee. * We'll utilize our existing feedback mechanisms to gather and incorporate community insights (open sessions, surveys, etc). * Strategic Plan Template: We already have a template that outlines key strategies for various DAO operations. If the proposal is approved, this template will be put to a community vote. If not approved, Core Units will develop one together with the community. The priority will always be the content and definitions, the way that content is presented can be discussed further based on the initial template. You can check it here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JBj0_8b4HFA9UTEHRy4pie1Ak4U1nHqUwOdW41H5nkI/ >2. Will the strategic framework speed up the development and decision-making process, or will there be a strict but direct approach to goals that might slow down other aspects and details along the way? And how can the potential increase in digital bureaucracy be minimized while maintaining the speed of decision-making within the DAO when implementing the strategic framework ? As when Working Groups Framework was established, this will be just another way for enhancing decision making and not a constraint. The strategic framework is meant to be flexible and inclusive, not rigid. The idea is to implement guidelines to help steer us, not as strict rules and allow for adjustments based on regular community feedback. Establishing clear guidelines and a defined direction will definitely expedite decision-making in the mid-term. The community members and stakeholders will be the pillars for defining the courses of action, with this framework serving to enable predictability and establish expectations. The Strategic Planning exercise demonstrated that it is possible to achieve consensus and lay robust foundations without adding more bureaucracy, and as a result, many well agreed policies and proposals came out from there. Having a roadmap doesn’t imply rigidness at all: while the framework will guide us by setting strong foundations, the consequent content will undeniably be shaped collaboratively with the community and existing decision making mechanisms will still be available independently from the framework. A test period could help to evaluate the framework's effectiveness and make necessary modifications. Essentially, we're formalizing a process that has already been yielding positive outcomes from our strategic planning efforts. The whole idea is to start iterating this process and move forward to adapt it to the DAO needs. So, again, it’s definitely not rigid or something that could impede us to evolve or to change decisions but the contrary. You can look at some of materials here: - Strategic Planning (Notion Workspace):[ https://dcl-dao.notion.site/Strategic-Planning-337735d6d41546e6a464cef17bdcfc19](https://dcl-dao.notion.site/Strategic-Planning-337735d6d41546e6a464cef17bdcfc19) - Materials, Background & Working Papers:[ https://www.notion.so/dcl-dao/Materials-Background-Working-Papers-b4203111f88a4758ad0e01520a334064?pvs=4](https://www.notion.so/dcl-dao/Materials-Background-Working-Papers-b4203111f88a4758ad0e01520a334064?pvs=4) - Sessions: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEl6fe1igtKDjOhh7sNvW5hvkBYjTmebc&si=7hy2EWsy3z9cM6PZ >3. A strict strategic framework may potentially limit the DAO’s ability to adapt to new technologies or trends in the rapidly changing digital world, especially considering the AI/AGI/ASI era, as all activities will have to conform to pre-established frameworks and goals. Given that we are currently on an exponential upward curve in technological development where technologies, trends, and plans can change radically within a month or even a week, completely altering the structure of further development, what is the plan considering these factors ? As mentioned before, the idea is to implement a process that helps the DAO and complements our system, not to restrict our ability to improve. We will still have governance mechanisms in place—a three-stage governance process and a forum to post proposals, share ideas, and gather feedback. This ensures flexibility outside of the strategic framework for anyone who may feel uncomfortable within its structure. >4. Adaptation. Is there a likelihood that the community will face difficulties adapting to the new strategic system? And what measures will be taken to educate and integrate the community into the new system? Can't rule it out, but we'll do our best to mitigate it. Onboarding sessions (already held by the Facilitation Squad), documentation, educational workshops, and open forums for feedback ensure everyone is well-informed and comfortable with the new process. >5. How often will meetings be held considering the rapidly evolving digital world for adaptations and discussions on implementing the latest innovations or ideas? On average, one meeting every two weeks, depending on the needs, workload and results we can adapt it. >6. Will the initial plans in the strategic framework be a priority to consider creating a separate AI department to explore its potential pathways for integration AI into the DAO with a Proof of Personhood? An illustrative instance of this approach and its functionality can be found in the initial Strategic Planning sessions held last year. Together with the community, we identified the verticals for diagnosis, analysis, discussion and potential solutions. While the first sessions will focus on defining these verticals, it's important to note that additional ones can still be addressed during the planning phase. [SWOT Board](https://app.mural.co/t/daostrategicplanninc2397/m/daostrategicplanninc2397/1681918871870/b144f1a83b77e1d5254decc9ffca2798e249a65b?sender=u15f18bed42cc571b0f001535). The strategic framework is an operational process that assists the DAO in setting up, updating, and maintaining strategic initiatives. Therefore, if the community reaches a consensus on the need for a separate AI vertical. We like the idea.

Voting Yes - The DAO & community should have a plan for the types of grants and projects/governance they expect to see & be approved for the year. Right now, we are doing everything backwards and don't have any clear objectives, so when a grant request comes in, voters dont know where that aligns in our annual "vision", causing us to spend unnecessary funds on projects that do not align with our timing or current platform performance. I also like the concept of this strategy being reviewed throughout the year for any neccessary adjustments. Makes sense from an FP&A and strategy planning perspective.

What exactly does this accomplish @web3nit, and who do you expect to see it through?

Hello, i have 6 questions for now: 1. What specific resources will be needed to develop and implement the strategic framework? 2. Will the strategic framework speed up the development and decision-making process, or will there be a strict but direct approach to goals that might slow down other aspects and details along the way? And how can the potential increase in digital bureaucracy be minimized while maintaining the speed of decision-making within the DAO when implementing the strategic framework? 3. A strict strategic framework may potentially limit the DAO's ability to adapt to new technologies or trends in the rapidly changing digital world, especially considering the AI/AGI/ASI era, as all activities will have to conform to pre-established frameworks and goals. Given that we are currently on an exponential upward curve in technological development where technologies, trends, and plans can change radically within a month or even a week, completely altering the structure of further development, what is the plan considering these factors? 4. Adaptation. Is there a likelihood that the community will face difficulties adapting to the new strategic system? And what measures will be taken to educate and integrate the community into the new system? 6. How often will meetings be held considering the rapidly evolving digital world for adaptations and discussions on implementing the latest innovations or ideas? 7. Will the initial plans in the strategic framework , is going to be a priority to consider creating a separate AI department to explore its potential pathways for integration AI into the DAO with a Proof of Personhood? **For example:* *- First example: - Anyone without an experience can have a simplified AI helper and by clicking "Explain to me this proposal like i am noobie" it can wrap the proposal with a simple words in any language and explain terms with analogies , as an entry to the forum for new people.* *- Another example: DAO DCL AI school on the forum with a rewards in $MANA for education with badges + integration any type of proof of personhood for attending a school to be protected from the bots and incentivise Proof of Personhood integration into the DAO forum through education*

Yes from me! This right here biggest addition in my eyes. [quote="dao, post:1, topic:22328"] * January-February: Begin the year with DAO-wide meetings to outline and establish the annual strategy. [/quote] Everyone has a differnt vision for what Decentraland could be however peoples disagreements sometimes hold each other back from the progress we all could be making esically when we could have goals that are established we can reference. Just from experince example everyone knows I was pitching a PVP Shooter about a year or so ago and it almost got the votes but got nuked by two whales. However one of those same whales recently publicly admitted that Nifty a metaverse that raised $20 million to build a pvp shooter did an amazing job with there PVP addition yet voted No when I pitched it back then. Hypocrisy is something that does happen with some people however with a solid goal defined by the community it can also be used to advocate for projects, missions and development without all the time waste.