# OCV Employees

The OCV Employee Handbook is our central repository for how we run our brand. 

We follow a [handbook-first](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/about/handbook-usage/#why-handbook-first) approach. The [advantages](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/about/#advantages) of a handbook-first approach are well documented. When a decision or recommendation is made, the first action item is to document the change in the handbook. **Decisions aren’t final until they are in the handbook.** 

## Quick Links

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## Directly responsible individual (DRI) <a href="#block-9897974232e041beaca71219640c06cc" id="block-9897974232e041beaca71219640c06cc"></a>

We use the directly responsible individual (DRI) decision-making framework over consensus-based decision-making.&#x20;

1. **Each project has a single DRI.** The DRI is ultimately accountable for the success or failure of the project. They make the final decision.
2. **DRIs ask for help.** It’s up to the DRI to pull in the resources and information necessary to complete the project. A DRI rarely completes a project on their own. They consult and collaborate with necessary stakeholders and provide reasonable timelines for contribution. A DRI is not obligated to act on feedback or input because it was given.
3. **DRIs make the final decision.** They are responsible for providing relevant context when sharing final decisions. However, DRIs do not need to build consensus around the decision.
4. **Disagree and commit.** You may disagree with the decision of a DRI and respectfully voice your opinion, but you cannot refuse to participate due to a disagreement.


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