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Re: [802SEC] schedule the 1st meeting of the 802 restructuring ad hoc



Steve –

I think you’ve put your finger on the main delay I see, but it is less a delay of the EC and more a delay in how the WG’s interact to review PARs, i.e., the WG PAR review process.  The EC could theoretically approve PARs at any meeting (probably would require a simple rules change), but the input/feedback process to provide review by other WGs only happens during a plenary cycle.

 

I think this highlights the main restructuring issues, which relate to working-group interaction-

- On what issues do we feel it is important to have cross-working group collaboration

- On what issues do we feel it is important to have cross-working group review

- On what issues do we need an executive ‘steering function’ to resolve differences or allocate work within the working groups? [or, conversely, if we don’t have an EC steering function, what conflicts emerge]

 

and, with those in mind, what is the most efficient structure and process to accomplish it.

 

-george

 

From: ***** IEEE 802 Executive Committee List ***** <STDS-802-SEC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG> On Behalf Of Steve Shellhammer
Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2020 8:00 AM
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Subject: Re: [802SEC] schedule the 1st meeting of the 802 restructuring ad hoc

 

Paul,

 

                I identified one issue to be addressed, which is that the EC considers PARs only at Plenary sessions, and that could lead to delays in the WG projects.

 

                I do not have any other EC issue that causes delays for the WGs, that I can think of right now.

 

                If other people have EC issues that cause delays in WG project it would be good to hear those.

 

I think we had more in the past before having regular monthly meetings, but I think those monthly meetings help reduce any delays from the EC.  So I think keeping the monthly meetings is valuable to avoid delays by the EC.

 

Regards,

Steve

 

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Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2020 2:37 PM
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Subject: Re: [802SEC] schedule the 1st meeting of the 802 restructuring ad hoc

 

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Steve,

 

That is a good suggestion, identifying specific problems makes sense.  I'd appreciate it if you prepare an initial list as a straw-man and share it on the EC reflector, just to get the discussion going.

 

Also, I want us to be open to thinking about ways to improve 802's efficiency and responsiveness to the participants and stakeholders needs.  As mentioned in my presentation, I feel giving WG/TAGs more autonomy will be beneficial.  It's like being a parent -- eventually the children grow up and are on their own.  The family remains intact, it just becomes distributed, and they still gather occasionally for special events.

 

Regards,

 

--Paul

 

------ Original Message ------

From: "Steve Shellhammer" <sshellha@qti.qualcomm.com>

Sent: 11/20/2020 7:37:58 PM

Subject: RE: [802SEC] schedule the 1st meeting of the 802 restructuring ad hoc

 

Paul,

 

                In terms of the agenda for the meeting I would suggest adding,

 

·         Specifying what problem(s) we are trying to solve

 

For example, years ago I could argue that the EC delayed progress since WGs needed to wait 4 months between Plenary sessions to get approval from the EC, for a variety of approvals (SG approval, PAR approval, Approval to Send to SA Ballot, Approval to Send to RevCom).  Now that we are having monthly calls, most of those approvals do not cause much delay.   One could argue that PAR approval might be causing some delay, so maybe that is something to consider.

 

So in any case, I would like us to specify what problems we are trying to solve before discussing the solution.

 

Thanks,

Steve

 

From: ***** IEEE 802 Executive Committee List ***** <STDS-802-SEC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG> On Behalf Of Paul Nikolich
Sent: Friday, November 20, 2020 2:46 PM
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Subject: [802SEC] schedule the 1st meeting of the 802 restructuring ad hoc

 

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Dear EC Members,

 

Attached is the slide I used during the discussion on considering establishing an 802 ad hoc to evaluate restructuring options.  We agreed to establish the ad hoc with me as chair and to limit the ad hoc membership to each 802 EC member and one individual per each WG or TAG, as designated by the WG/TAG chair. 

 

I want to schedule our first meeting for 10-11am ET Tuesday 8 December or Tuesday 15 December, please let me know which of these two days is better for you.  Please respond by 25 November 2020.

 

The draft agenda for the first meeting is:
- discuss the draft scope of the ad hoc: consider the pros and cons of various restructuring options

- schedule 1 hour meetings at least once per month for 2021, (with rotating times to maximize convenience across multiple time zones)

- discuss the proposed deliverable: a well vetted and socialized recommendation for EC consideration within 12 months

 

Regards,

 

--Paul

 

p.s. from the draft minutes

Action Item – Nikolich to chair 802 Restructuring ad hoc and hold first meeting during Dec 2020. All members of EC invited to participate in ad hoc.
Action Item – WG / TAG Chairs – identify one individual (other than an EC member) to represent their respective group in the 802 Restructuring ad hoc


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