Society
Community representative
Introduces the community to friends and partners, brings guests and shares Delovoe Sobranie's values.
how to start: attend meetings and projects and share what matters to you
Roles in the communityRoles at Delovoe Sobranie
There are no rankings or competitions in the community. Each role describes a valuable contribution. Roles can be combined: a person may be a participant, mentor and committee leader at the same time.
Community status
Supporterand participant
Get to know the community without obligation or become fully involved.
Supporter
- Who this is
- Someone who attends meetings and open events and learns about the community and its values, but has not yet paid for participation
- What it offers
- News, announcements, selected events and introductions to people and formats
- How to get involved
- Send an enquiry or attend an event listed in the events calendar
Participant
- Who this is
- Someone who has paid for a White, Black or Red participation programme
- What it offers
- The opportunities and coordinator support in the selected programme and involvement in clubs, committees and projects
- How to get involved
- A private meeting, coordinator conversation and programme selection. Participation programmes
Association member
- Who this is
- A Charter-defined legal status: associate, permanent or honorary member
- What it offers
- Governance rights defined by the Charter
- How to get involved
- A written application and a decision by the relevant association body. Membership categories
Roles
Waysto contribute
A role grows from what you already do. It is discussed with you, rather than awarded through points.
Business and government
Expert and speaker
Speaks at events, delivers lectures, provides expert assessments and represents business at meetings with public authorities.
how to start: suggest a lecture or speaking topic to your coordinator
Preparation at the Speakers' ClubSociety
Mentor
Joins the Mentors' Club and works with young entrepreneurs and participants in Youth Development Centre projects.
how to start: tell a coordinator you would like to mentor
Community
Coordinator
Introduces newcomers, invites people to events, answers questions about opportunities and represents the community.
may be a participant or area coordinator
Community
Personal coordinator
Assigned to a member to help with personal development, connections and projects.
each participant has a coordinator and can also support others in this role
Business Society Government
Committee, club or area leader
Leads a committee, club or area: sets the agenda, chairs meetings, creates new areas and manages coordinators.
how to start: propose a committee, club or project
General enquiries and applications are handled by Member Support team: the team welcomes newcomers and helps them settle into the community.
Your role in each area
Learningand contributing
Each of the three areas has three roles. Leadership is not everyone's goal; the first role is valuable in its own right. Your role may differ across areas.
Business
How your company develops
Develop
- Attend lectures, business games and meetings
- Ask questions
Share
- Propose and deliver lectures
- Speak at events, including as a business voice in dialogue with public authorities
- Provide expert assessments and suggest topics
Create
- Create committees, specialist events and forums
- Advise other companies
Society
How you contribute to the community
Support
- Attend social projects and events
- Get to know the community's values
- Tell friends about the community
Participate
- Deliver lectures and help organise activities
- Share venues and connections and promote projects
- Contribute pro bono
Create and connect
- Become a mentor
- Lead projects and organise events
- Build a public profile through contributions across different areas of life
Government
How you engage with government
Observe
- Receive meeting and agenda updates
- Follow changes affecting your business
- Ask questions
Contribute and participate
- Contribute as an expert
- Prepare industry materials
- Recommend experts
Shape change
- Develop an industry position
- Bring in industry experts
- Build an expert community within the association
An area role describes your contribution; the White, Black or Red programme describes activities and support. Your role is discussed with a coordinator or leader.
Enquiry
Searchyour role
Tell us what interests you and what you can share. A coordinator will suggest how to start.