Program OKRs
Sustaining the Distinguished Contributor Program
Purpose
This page outlines the program-level OKRs for the Distinguished Contributor Program. These are not expectations placed on individual Distinguished Contributors, but guiding metrics that help the program remain sustainable, relevant, and community-driven over time.
These OKRs are community-informed and subject to evolution. They reflect our shared values of recognition, openness, and excellence; not compliance.
Program Objectives & Key Results
O1. Launch and Socialize the Program
Key Result | Description | Progress |
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KR 1.1 | Introduce the program at the Open edX Conference (July 2025) |
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KR 1.2 | Collect ≥50 nominations for the inaugural cohort |
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KR 1.3 | Ensure ≥80% awareness among active community members through newsletters, blog, Slack, TOC, and events |
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O2. Celebrate Sustained Contributions
Key Result | Description | Progress |
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KR 2.1 | Publish ≥10 stories or testimonials of Distinguished Contributors (blog, LinkedIn, or wiki) |
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KR 2.2 | ≥50% of selected DCs voluntarily opt into follow-on engagement (mentoring, validating nominations, speaking, etc.) |
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O3. Keep the Program Community-Driven
Key Result | Description | Progress |
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KR 3.1 | Maintain a diverse and rotating selection panel including contributors, partners, and community leaders |
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KR 3.2 | Gather ≥2 formal feedback rounds from community or DCs per year |
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KR 3.3 | Based on feedback, evolve at least 1 program component annually (e.g., nomination form, selection process) |
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O4. Measure and Communicate Impact
Key Result | Description | Progress |
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KR 4.1 | Develop and publish a simple dashboard showing nominations, selections, participation, and engagement |
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KR 4.2 | Share program outcomes at the 2026 Open edX Conference or similar convening |
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O5. Build the Pipeline for Future DCs
Key Result | Description | Progress |
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KR 5.1 | ≥5 Distinguished Contributors serve as mentors or validators for future nominees |
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KR 5.2 | At least 3 new contributors cite the program as a motivator or inspiration to engage with the community |
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