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- Serve as a bridge to Internet2 staff where needed
Serve as a bridge/ambassador to related Internet2 and community efforts.
- Stay in touch with the chair of the body that chartered your working group (e.g. Steering, TAC, AAC, TIER Advisory group).
- Gently but firmly move efforts forward/toward conclusion
- Remember that you don't need full agreement on points, you need to strive for consensus: A solution people can accept.
- Can also allow minority opinions in a final report if there are significant differences.
- Time-box comment periods and then move forward
- Work to wrap up very long discussions/discussion threads on calls/email
- When reports/ recommendations are to be produced,
- it generally works best of there are a small number (one to three) of authors and the rest of the group provides feedback. The chair should probably set expectations accordingly.
- Use the Consultation Process (details are below) to get community feedback on working group reports and proposals.
- Acknowledge group membership contributions
- On working group calls, in emails, and in other forums, create a friendly, positive experience
- For ongoing working groups, develop a yearly work plan and evaluate/track progress on a regular basis
Consultation Process for Getting Feedback on Proposed Documents
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