IAB issues

[avri doria]

I agree with John here.  I think that in addition to documenting
the issues, the architecture and the framework for the IETF,
the IAB should engage in educational and mentoring efforts.
I would like to see more IAB involvement as WG technical advisors.
And I think more substantive architectural presentations, not just
solutions but problem analysis, at IAB plenaries would be
very useful.  Since many people fly on Saturdays for the
cheaper flights, scheduling more tutorials for the
Sundays (like the security one i am looking forward to:
an IAB idea?) is a good idea.

 From my too many years in nomcom I know that most IAB members
are picked for their architectural savvy and not their political
or liaison prowess (though some have been wonderful surprises
in those areas as well).  I think they need to share it more with
the community.  Lead by example, by mentoring and by educating.

a.

john.loughney@nokia.com wrote:
> Hi Ran,
> 
> 
>>>I have also had conversations with IAB members who decry
>>>the shape of the IETF and the cluelessness of the
>>>participants.  And yet, in my opinion, if anyone is
>>>responsible for leading the IETF membership out of our
>>>cluelessness it should the IAB.
>>
>>What more would you suggest that we do ?
> 
> 
> My 2 cents.  WGs are often forced to wander in the wilderness
> for some time, get some sort of consensus and do practical
> work.  Often, folks participate in the IETF because it is 
> their job & they may not be completely clueful about 
> prior art.  Anyhow, some of the work that they do may not
> be in-line with architectural principles.  So, what I would
> like the IAB to do is have a member occassionally help 
> some work groups apply the correct architectural principles
> to the on going work.  It could be simple as a presentation
> during a WG meeting on issues to consider - it could be
> reviewing, at a early stage, key WG deliverables or
> could be a presentation on key issues at the IAB plenaries.
> 
> John
> 


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Avri Doria
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