Re: ietf.org end-to-end principle

> There have been a number of arguments raised, in favor of reducing the amount 
> of time needed to perform various I* tasks, and especially that of area 
> director.  But while 'diversity' and 'size of the pool of candidates' have 
> often been mentioned, I don't recall previously seeing the above point made, 
> nevermind highlighted.  And highlighted it should be...
>
> I think Melinda's suggestion that we would get more leaders who are directly 
> responsible for delivering technology and products and services, rather than 
> merely being adjuncts to such efforts, is remarkably well-taken.
That has certainly been the general thinking in the IESG. Leadership that is 
connected to day-to-day networking work will be more connected with real-world 
realities, priorities (besides being easier to recruit and can more easily fund 
their activities).

(But cutting tasks is difficult, it is more of a culture of what ADs feel they 
must do; some ADs are able to combine significant day job efforts with the 
task, successfully, however.)

Jari

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