Help lead the way as a

Flow Framework Ambassador

Become a steward of the Flow Framework movement, investing in and shaping its future.

Who are the Flow Framework Ambassadors?

Our Flow Framework Ambassadors advocate for the success of each member in our community by sharing their knowledge and expertise generously in order to spread the message of end-to-end value stream flow and its correlation to business outcomes. They are industry professionals practicing the principles of Value Stream Management and Flow Metrics, and are active in our community.

What constitutes a qualified Flow Framework Ambassador candidate?

They are servant leaders who:

Connect: They are intrinsically motivated to support other members through networking and knowledge-sharing.
Advocate: They are eager to partner with the Community Manager to drive competency and comprehension of VSM and the Flow Framework.
Mentor: They have time to respond regularly to questions, speak at events, and foster engagement in the Flow Framework Community.

What are the commitment criteria for being a Flow Framework Ambassador?

A one-year committment of maintaining a certain level of activity, and those who do not may be retired from the program (though the door is always open to return!)
Complete our Flow Framework Essentials Course
Actively participate in one of the following ways as a Flow Framework Ambassador (we understand not everyone will want to participate in the same capacity):

Events

A strong events Ambassador candidate is a passionate evangelizer of VSM, Flow Metrics and the Flow Framework, and is ready to commit to:

Speaking at virtual events – a minimun of 4 per year. Partnering with other Ambassadors is accepted and encouraged.
Promoting upcoming events to their networks, e.g. LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, etc.

Online

A strong online Ambassador candidate has actively been participating in the Flow Framework Community and demonstrates:

A consistent effort to accurately answer questions, post articles about best practices, and start thoughtful discussions.
A proper tone that is empathetic, genuine, and helpful.
A desire to welcome new members, celebrate accomplishments, and create a space that encourages other people to keep coming back.

Flow Framework Ambassador FAQ

For both Online candidates and Event candidates, you must have a minimum of 3+ years of experience practicing the principles of Value Stream Management and Flow Metrics.

For Online candidates, we need to see at least 3 months’ worth of consistent activity (think: 1-2 posts/week, in addition to commenting on threads and welcoming new members).

For Event candidates, attend at least 3 Flow Framework Community events in order to get an idea of what we expect, as well as have a comprehensive idea about future sessions you’re interested in leading. A strong events Ambassador candidate is a passionate evangelizer of VSM, Flow Metrics and the Flow Framework.

Once a candidate has satisfied the prerequisite requirements, filled out the Flow Framework Ambassador Application, and has been accepted into the program, we ask that they maintain key activity thresholds, as well as complete a FREE course.

For both Online candidates and Event candidates participating in our program, you will need to complete our Flow Framework Essentials Course.

This 1-hour course is an introduction to the Flow Framework and will provide consistent language and definitions of terms when communicating as an Ambassador.

Topics:

Flow Framework Overview
Value Stream Metrics
Product Model
Activity Model
Integration Model

Objective: At the end of this course students will learn how to

Articulate the purpose of the Flow Framework
Describe the Flow Framework diagram top to bottom
Use Flow Metrics to measure flow
Specify how the modeling layers function to measure and improve flow

Activity threshold for Online Ambassadors:

Provide 2 original posts/week
Consistently answer questions, welcome new members, and contribute quality content such as blog posts and articles that are considered helpful to the overall community learning.

Activity threshold for Event Ambassadors:

Lead 4 virtual events per year. Partnering with other Ambassadors is accepted and encouraged.
Promote upcoming events on your networks, e.g. LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook
Welcome in new members and answer questions as needed

The Flow Framework is a thought leader community of practice where industry leaders and peers can connect, share best practices and learn from one another. For this reason, we ask that you not promote your products or services within the group.
Avoid abrasive language and tone. We want to drive open dialogue and create a welcoming environment for members to participate in.

A dedicated Community Manager to help support and guide our team as we grow and realize our potential to further the movement of VSM and the Flow Framework (a blueprint for seeing, measuring and managing software delivery)
Access to a private community with fellow Flow Framework Ambassadors for the purpose of collaborating and sharing best practices
Flow Framework Ambassador badge for visibility on your LinkedIn profile
Opportunities to present at our virtual community events, which includes the creation of promotional materials and marketing

Meet our Flow Framework Ambassadors

Flow Framework Ambassadors advocate for the success of the Flow Framework Community by sharing their knowledge and expertise and fostering engagement within the community.