New members rarely come back. Assigning tasks to them involves both coming up with tasks and then waiting a week or two to see if the person will actually do them. Some projects find this disruptive.
How
Have new members propose and tackle a self-assigned task first week.
Proposal History
01/23/20
Comment: Not tried yet.
Comment: Brought up as an idea. No vote because each team will have to decide for itself.
Why
New members rarely come back. Assigning tasks to them involves both coming up with tasks and then waiting a week or two to see if the person will actually do them. Some projects find this disruptive.
How
Have new members propose and tackle a self-assigned task first week.
Proposal History
01/23/20