Like all groups at GitLab, a working group is an arrangement of people from different functions. What makes a working group unique is that it has defined roles and responsibilities, and is tasked with achieving a high-impact business goal. A working group disbands when the goal is achieved (defined by exit criteria) so that GitLab doesn't accrue bureaucracy.
| Role | Required | Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Facilitator | Yes | Assembles the working group, runs the meeting, and communicates results |
| Executive Stakeholder | Yes | An Executive or Senior Leader interested in the results, or responsible for the outcome |
| Functional Lead | Yes (for each function) | Someone who represents their entire function to the working group |
| Member | No | Any subject matter expert |
Guidelines
#wg_ prefix) that is public to the companyIf you are interested in participating in an active working group, it is generally recommended that you first communicate with your manager and the facilitator and/or lead of the working group. After that, you can add yourself to the working group member list by creating a MR against the specific working group handbook page.
