[IGFmaglist] Deadline for completion of main sessions.

[Marilyn Cade]

Re the main sessions, I am, certainly, hopeful that is our shared strategy. I think that we should make all efforts to have non MAG members in those roles, AND, to also make sure that we, as MAG members are able to be part of the listening closely, and helping to prepare summaries from the speakers, etc.  That means more work for us as organizers, I understand. 

I know that sometimes, folks who re confirmed as moderators have last minute 'no show' challenges, but as much as we can, I hope we can as MAG members, support, organize, coach,and coallate... 

As to the breakout sessions, though, I think that is not realistic, as in some cases, MAG members are among the true experts and have already been invited as speakers. I haven't looked at the moderator role of MAG members, but we probably need to be flexible on the sessions themselves.  

Does that make sense?



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> On Jul 18, 2014, at 9:35 AM, "William Drake" <wjdrake at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi
> 
> Another basic design question, in keeping with some of the prior conversational threads this year: Are we in agreement that MAG members should not be main session moderators or panelists unless there’s really nobody else who can be identified who is optimal for the tasks?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Bill
> 
> 
>> On Jul 18, 2014, at 3:15 PM, Chengetai Masango <CMASANGO at unog.ch> wrote:
>> 
>>> Dear Virat,
>> 
>> 
>>> Two questions.  
>>>  
>>> 1.      Under the section that says “Description / Agenda / Questions” , is there a word limit?  Should there be one for the sake of consistency.  Some documents can be very descriptive and others very short.  Can we find maximum word limit for the description  / agenda, and then list the 5-6 questions (maximum I suppose) under that description - 200 words , 300 words?
>> 
>> Lets say 250 words. 
>> 
>>>  
>>> 2.      Is the host country providing chairs for every main session? And what is the specific role that chairs would play different from the moderator and the panelist?
>> 
>> We have always had chairs provided by the host country for the main sessions. Their involvement varies from simply opening and closing the session (handing it off to the moderators in-between ), to having opening remarks, introducing the session and summing up the discussion at the end.
>> 
>> Each facilitator will have a chance to coordinate with the Chair and Secretariat to find what is most suitable depending on the arrangement of the session, the Chair’s  experience and expertise etc..
>>>  
>>> Some idea on how session would play out vis-á-vis the chair would help structure the session.
>>>  
>>> Regards
>>> Virat
>> Best regards,
>> 
>> Chengetai 
>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Igfmaglist [mailto:igfmaglist-bounces at intgovforum.org] On Behalf Of Chengetai Masango
>>> Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 7:26 PM
>>> To: Igfmaglist at intgovforum.org
>>> Subject: [IGFmaglist] Deadline for completion of main sessions.
>>>  
>>> Dear All,
>>>  
>>> The Secretariat suggests Monday, 4 August as the absolute deadline for the completion of the organization of the main sessions (confirmed speakers etc.). This will enable us to make sure the correct information is available in any printed material or electronic media for the IGF2014 meeting.
>>>  
>>> Please find attached a template for submission of the final session information.
>>>  
>>> Best regards,
>>>  
>>> Chengetai
>> 
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