Wording of Engineering Processes Problem

[john.loughney at nokia.com]

Hi Margaret,

> As I mentioned in SF, I think we may want to change the
> wording of the "Engineering Processes" problem...
> 
> IMO, the problem isn't that we don't use effective
> engineering processes (although using them may be part
> of the solution).  I'd state the problem as:
> 
> "WGs do not consistently produce timely, high-quality
> and predictable output."

I could buy that.
 
> Solutions to this problem might include:  adoption of
> quality processes, training, better review during document
> production, flogging WG chairs who produce crap, etc.

Or how about simple checks & balances?

John