Re: Draft for process updates

Alastair,

This is important. Thank you. Can we respond here, or should we wait for
the channels you described?

On Mon, Jul 16, 2018, 1:52 PM Michael Gower <michael.gower@ca.ibm.com>
wrote:

> Thanks for initiating this, Alastair. The 18-month deliverable window was
> an interesting experience, and I suspect all of us have a lot of lessons
> learned we could inject into improving the process.
>
> Michael Gower
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> From:        Alastair Campbell <acampbell@nomensa.com>
> To:        WCAG group <w3c-wai-gl@w3.org>
> Date:        2018-07-16 08:21 AM
> Subject:        Draft for process updates
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> Hi everyone,
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> Now that WCAG 2.1 is complete and we've had a bit of time to decompress,
> we want to take a look at how we should work on what's next. For WCAG 2.1
> we set up a structured process to try to help us do the work efficiently
> and fairly. Key aspects of this were documented in the Decision Policy and
> the Acceptance Criteria for SC. This process was important to the delivery
> of WCAG 2.1 on time, but we know some people were unhappy with aspects of
> it. In this space between projects we want to take a look at how we can
> evolve the process.
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> We’re proposing a methodical approach to make sure we have all the
> thoughts about process in front of us, and then come up with changes to the
> process that enable us to best address the various concerns. The suggestion
> is:
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> *1)**30 July to 24 August* - open a formal input window for people to
> express their thoughts about process. Because some thoughts may be
> sensitive, it is possible to make confidential input. Channels we are
> setting up include:
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>    - A Web-Based Survey at
>    *https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/processfeedback/*
>    <https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/processfeedback/>
>    - Email to *group-ag-chairs@w3.org* <group-ag-chairs@w3.org>,  which
>    is private to chairs but not anonymous
>    - Private contact with any of Andrew, Alastair, or Michael
>    - Private contact with Judy or Philippe
>    - Private contact with ombudspeople listed at
>    *https://www.w3.org/Consortium/pwe/#ombuds*
>    <https://www.w3.org/Consortium/pwe/#ombuds>
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> Note that the general outcome of private conversations will need to be
> shared with chairs in order to discuss solutions, but efforts will be made
> to preserve anonymity. To be solutions-focused, problem descriptions should
> be accompanied by solutions proposals which consider the effect of
> proposals on other participants and issues.
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> *2)**27 August - 14 September*: Chairs review input and proposal for
> changes to process. This will require processing of confidential input and
> balancing various goals, so needs to be done initially in a small forum.
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> *3)**17 September*: Begin discussing process proposal with WG and
> refining, potentially returning to chairs for restructuring if needed.
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> *4)**9 October*: Semi-final version of process developed.
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> *5)**22 - 23 October (TPAC)*: Final refinements and initiate CfC to
> support the process.
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> Note that we don't expect this to result in a perfect process, just an
> improved one. We can't anticipate every contingency, interpretation of the
> process, etc., and it won't be possible to fix all problems, as some may
> require resources we don't have or conflict with other priorities. We have
> to recognize that not all people will be happy about all things, but we
> will try to come up with the best net benefit.
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> Also note that this is about process, and does not directly address work
> priorities for the WG, such as the question of WCAG 2.2 vs Silver which is
> a separate discussion. We also are limited in changes we can make to issues
> impacted by external influences, such as charter, timeline, participant and
> chair selection, and relationship to external organizations, so issues
> related to those might have to be spun off to longer-term exploration.
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> We will begin discussing this proposal in the 17 July meeting, and
> hopefully in a couple weeks can begin this work.
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> Kind regards,
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> -Alastair
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