modest suggestion for how to proceed

[Keith Moore]

I believe that in order to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the 
problem(s) facing IETF we are going to need to make an informed 
assessment of each aspect of IETF's operation.   If we don't look 
specifically at each piece we run the risk of neglecting serious 
problem areas when trying to map out a solution.  Indeed, we seem to be 
heading in that direction.

I therefore suggest that we form committees, analogous to design teams, 
to look specifically at problems with WG operation, problems with IESG 
operation, and problems with IAB operation.  Each committee needs to 
also consider problems in the interactions between its area of concern 
and the others, even though this will cause some overlap.

In considering WG operation it would be appropriate to treat each area 
separately, because different areas operate differently and are subject 
to different stresses.  This might indicate multiple committees to look 
at WG operation (not necessarily one for each area).

The committees need to be populated with well-informed people, which is 
to say that the IESG committee needs to have some (say about half) 
current or former IESG members, and similarly for the IAB.   Each 
committee should be tasked with writing a section of a document that 
describes the problems in its area of concern, the initial draft to be 
completed in 60 days.