Guild Officers & Who to Promote?

Some general information about Officers, to keep in mind for everyone that is interested in having some more responsibility in the guild.

Kazuki
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The role of the officer position is crucial in any guild. They are the backbone and support
system to run an effective guild. They are the generals of the army. There are many
important things to consider regarding officers. Sometimes, there are issues many leaders do not
consider until it bites them from behind. Here are some basic issues you need to consider:

OFFICER ROLE
There are many different types of officer one can have in a guild. Depending on how big the guild
is, the number of officers can vary greatly. In general, you will need

Recruiting officers
In general, the recruiting officer is the most common type. These are the officer that recruit and
evaluate the members. You need to be on the same page as your recruiting officers. They need to
know what type of soldiers your guild is looking for; What type of personality and traits are
compatible, etc.

Conflict Officers
Communication Officers
Event Officers


WHO DO YOU PROMOTE
Finding the right officer can be challenging. In a big guild, there are many people to choose from.
There are guild members who want to be officers but would not be effective in that role. There are
others whose loyalty and dedication is uncertain. Then there are those who are just too lazy or don't
see eye to eye with the leader. There are those with personality and character flaws that can cause more
problems than solving them. So who to promote??

Finding the best officers is not only who you get along with. You need to see who can get the job
done effectively. There are certain things that can help you determine their qualifications including


Personality Traits

Real Life Profession

Guild Dedication and Activity

Game Knowledge



OFFICER EXPECTATIONS
You should hold very high standards for the officers and should expect certain things from
them. They were promoted to help establish and maintain the guild. This job is never
completed and the officers need to know that so they don't sit back and relax.