>> Quintessential Leadership Code:
Below you will find the
'code of conduct' for all Officers of the guild. We felt it important
that our members know the standards we are holding our officers to, and
we encourage you to let us know if this code is not being followed!
- An Officer is to be the quintessential
representation of our guild's essence, inside and
outside of the guild. More than the members of the guild, our
behavior is a direct and lasting impression of the people that make up
Quintessential. This includes statements made in Trade and General
Chat, WoW Forums in addition to our own Guild Chat, Forums and Ventrilo.
- Officers should make every effort to get to know the
guildies. Find out if they want to raid, if they need
assistance with gear or spec and help them understand the way
that Quintessential works as a guild.
- Officers should balance fun with a focus on the
advancement of the guild and its members. This may mean deferring a
piece of gear you've been wanting or a spot in a group to another.
Being an officer has less to do with glory and power than it does with
enjoying the fruits of one's labor (a happy, healthy guild).
Keep it Quintessential.
- Officers should refrain from using crude or abusive
language with Guildies and with each other. Teamwork means
that everyone is contributing towards the goal and insults
or crass sexual references only distract from that. Flirting, joking
and teasing are all wonderful but know when enough is too much, and
stop before you get there.
- Officers need to always be aware and on the look out for
moments
where leadership intervention is needed. If guild chat, or
ventrilo is getting a little out of control, Officers have an
obligation to reign it in. If
you're ever questioning whether or not you should speak up and say
something, chances are you should.
- Officers should address issues with expedience, tact and
impartiality. Every situation is different and every guild member
should be given the benefit of the doubt. Personal feelings should not
factor into decision making. Issues are to be handled promptly and out
of a public setting, whenever possible.
- Officers should take the time to research and understand
the new Boss fights. The Raid Leader will explain the fight but there
are certain class specific instructions that an Officer should be able
to provide in the Class Chat Channels.
- Officers need to be willing help get the raids started. If
the Raid Leader isn't available; start invites, distribute any needed
food, pots or flasks and get people moving towards the instance. This
doesn't mean you have to be the Raid Leader but get the ball rolling if
you notice that someone is unavoidably delayed. Take ownership and
support your fellow officers.
