IFWP Juy 1-2 Procedural Proposal

[Bob Allisat <bob@wtv.net>]

Eric wrote
> Second, there is less than a week before the Reston meeting and
> we have not begun any substantive or procedural preparation.  This might
> be explained by the speed of events.  Unfortunately, it is actually by
> design.   Clearly, there is no consensus on that design in this group.

 Procedural Proposal:

 I advocate a mix of structured presetations
 with full on-line documentation, partially
 structured discussions, open talk and small
 group work. All of the above must have active
 facilitation to economize time and resources
 to ensure fairness and forge consensus where
 ever possible. Limits as to time and speakers
 lists must be maintained in all circumstances.
 Also ensuring adhenance to the agenda must
 be accomplished. All procedings should be
 recorded and available over the WWW through
 precise minutes or other agreed upon methods.
 All procedings maintain a cordial, collegial
 attitude respecting all participants.

 - Structured presentations
 Set time periods for presenters which must include on-line
 documents and be pre-scheduled.

 - Partially structured discussions
 open time frame allowing various presenters and participants
 an opportunity to discuss concerns, proposals and issues. Limit
 of time and speakers. No previous documentation required.

 - Open talk
 Free structure discussions without specific limitations used
 to resolve disagreements or break thought blocks.

 - Small group work
 People with mutual interests (ISPs, Non-profit Name service
 providers, commercial NSPs etc) or concerns about specific
 items or issues gather together to seek consesnsus. Focus
 on items in dissent or emmerging problems without absorbing
 the time of the whole group.

 Bob Allisat
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