Define the project’s scope and goals in a short document. Particularly important are identifying: Time commitment. People need to decide if they must ask permission from their managers. Requirements to apply. If there are no requirements, say so explicitly; otherwise, a lot of folks will assume that there are, and will opt out. Selection criteria. If multiple individuals apply, how will you select the project leader between them? Announce the project to a public email list, at an all-hands, over Slack, or however your company does persistent communication;
