Avengers Guidelines

Team Composition

Team Size: Up to 10% of the company’s headcount, ensuring diversity while maintaining a manageable group. This percentage may be reviewed as the company grows.

Core Members: Must include a People representative and an Employer Branding representative for alignment with key functions.

Consultants: Additional members may be brought in depending on project needs, including from People, Legal/Compliance, and other relevant departments.

Focus on Diversity

To ensure inclusivity, selection prioritizes these four objectives:

✅ Alignment with Company Values – Members should identify with Dream, Own, Trust, and Share.

✅ Departmental Diversity – Strive for representation across all teams, with biennial participation at minimum. Larger teams may have more representation.

✅ Cultural Diversity – The team should reflect Rocket.Chat’s global presence, with individuals from different regions and backgrounds.

Leadership & Management

Team Leader Responsibilities:

✅ Plan meetings, set agendas, and track follow-ups.

✅ Support and unblock stalled projects.

✅ Welcome new members and acknowledge departing members.

✅ Represent the team at All Hands alongside the People team.

✅ Coordinate transition plans for new leaders.

Rules for Team Membership & Participation

Attendance:

• Members must attend all meetings.

• Missing 3 meetings without justification results in replacement by an alternate (Agent of Shield).

Commitment:

• Active participation in initiatives is required.

• Lack of engagement may lead to reevaluation of membership.

Sourcing New Avengers:

• Recruitment happens at least once a year.

• Application forms must be shared in public forums (e.g., The Gabes, All Hands) and company channels.

• All Rocketeers can apply (including non-full-time employees).

• Selection involves a vote by current Avengers, followed by clearance from People team.

Agents of Shield (Alternates):

• Applicants who weren’t selected may be shortlisted as potential future Avengers.

• The People team can review and adjust the Agents of Shield list as needed.

Avengers Leadership:

• Election: Happens annually after new members join.

• If no consensus is reached, People team assigns a leader.

• No leader can serve more than two consecutive terms.

Term Limits:

• Regular Avengers: Max 18 months, with a 6-month gap before reapplying.

• Leaders: Max 12 months, with an optional transition period to assist successors.