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Collaboration Program

Participation Levels and Benefits


Strategic Projects -- Contributing Member Program:

Participation in TM Forum Strategic Projects (defined by TM Forum Board of Directors) and benefits are outlined in the Contributing Member Program web pages.

Platinum Contributing Member Gold Contributing Member Silver Contributing Member



All other Projects, Initiatives and Interest Groups:

Activity Description Estimated Commitment Benefits
Online Participation Contributes to TM Forum programs through the online communities Big or small -- participate as much as you wish  Recognition as member of the community and earn points for participation
Periodic participation For smaller types of contributions or a way to get to know a team: Attendance on project team calls, join community discussions, make specific contributions, submit Case Studies Time to participate and create contributions as interests dictate.
Team Action Week attendance is recommended but not required. 		Recognition as member of the community and earn points for participation
Learning and familiarity, immediate feedback on individual/company issues
Individual and company recognition in published documents.
Review and Comment A type of periodic participation. Actively review and comment on the work outputs of the team and contributions by others. Monitor emails; Review documents
1-2 hours per week plus team calls 		Recognition of commitment in the project charter
Recognition as member of community
Individual and company recognition in published documents as contributor
Strategic Project Contribution Contributes a significant piece of work to a community. This contribution is often useful “as is” without significant modification. Strategic Project contributions include:  work based on implementation; expertise in a particular gap area in a best practice, standard, tool or other artifact  Time to create written contribution (though in most cases the work has already been completed within your own company) and 2-4 phone calls with the team;
Alternatively, to make contribution in person at Team Action Week 		Frequently companies make contributions like this when they want to influence the direction of the standard, because such a contribution means the work can move more quickly in this direction.
Recognition as a project participant in the community
Recognition of commitment in the project charter
Individual and company recognition in published documents as contributor
Active Contributor Agree to take on a particular role that utilizes your skill sets within an active project.  This involves completion of an agreed set of deliverables such as writing and/or editing documents or document sections, attending and taking a leadership role in online forums, phone calls, discussions and debates on topics.  This role is an opportunity to grow in to a major TM Forum contributor if you desire.  2 hours per week + Team Action Week Attendance, growing with level of involvement Recognition as team member in community
Recognition of commitment in the project charter
Individual and company recognition published documents as contributor
Company recognition on TM Forum website
Speaking engagements as role grows
Editor/Model Manager Leadership role. Manages documents and/or Models on behalf of the project. Co-ordinates comments and inputs/ updates. 3 hours per week + Team Action Week Attendance with peaks for deliverables Significant influence in developing project output
Recognition as team member in community
Individual and Company recognition on TM Forum website
Individual and company recognition in project charter and published documents
Individual recognition as domain expert
Team Leader Leading a major initiative in the TM Forum Collaboration Program. 
Drive, administer, and report on project activities.  Participate in the TM Forum Team Leaders Group. 		10 hours per week +Team Action Week Attendance Extensive benefits for you and your company.
You will work alongside your peer Team Leaders who are driving the industry forward.
You will be seen as an industry  leader:
  • Individual and Company recognition on TM Forum website and in Community
  • Individual and company recognition in published documents
  • Conduct interviews for TM Forum and industry publications on work of team
  • Speaking engagements through TM Forum speakers bureau
  • Quotes in press releases
  • Speak in Forumville at Management World
  • Team Leader Blog on TM Forum website
  • Special recognition at Team Action Week
  • Letters of recognition to management
  • Access to Team Leaders Group Conference calls
Project Champion If you work for a communications service provider of any kind including a traditional telco, broadband provider, wireless operator, or MSO, or if you are a Defense Agency, or you are an enterprise customer of IT services, you can be a project champion.  In this role you will provide guidance and prioritization to the project team by contributing your requirements. The most successful projects are those that start with a clearly defined set of needs from service providers or other relevant end users and have feedback on results on a regular basis. Several hours per week at project kick off time to define requirements.  Lower commitment to review work as project progresses Extensive benefits for you and your company.
You will be seen as an industry  leader:
  • Individual and Company recognition on TM Forum website
  • Conduct interviews for TM Forum and industry publications on work of team
  • Speaking engagements through TM Forum speakers bureau
  • Quotes in press releases
  • Speak in Forumville at Management World