[Evolintgov2014] Draft: Main session template-Evolution of Internet Governance Ecosystem_Role of the IGF - Reaction to NETmundial + CSTD + WSIS, ITU, other fora and Strengthening IGF

[Markus Kummer]

Indeed, I am in a somewhat awkward position: I had argued against
conflating the roles of facilitators and moderators and ended up,
reluctantly, doing precisely that, i.e. assuming both roles. But I can
claim mitigating circumstances: this was the result of a lengthy
discussion on the NN list and it seemed that I was the lowest common
denominator. Also, we are structuring our discussion in a way that limits
the role of the moderator to a ³master of ceremony² who introduces the
discussion leaders and keeps the time, but does not engage in substantive
discussions.

Markus



On 12/08/14 07:20, "Marilyn Cade" <marilynscade at hotmail.com> wrote:

>I believe some organizers  are moderating in some instances, Bill. But w
>just recently published write ups from Anriette and materials from the
>IANA transition session, and Markus's session re NN, easy to see.
>
>Back to the Evol IG session, As I noted, we are winnowing down the list
>of names. 
>
>Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Aug 12, 2014, at 1:13, "William Drake" <wjdrake at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi
>> 
>>> On Aug 11, 2014, at 1:58 AM, Jeanette Hofmann <jeanette at wzb.eu> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi,
>>> 
>>> thank you for sharing your latest draft with this list, Subi and
>>>Marilyn.
>>> 
>>> In its current form this setup is not workable yet, imho. The first
>>>part has too many panelists and too many themes. I would suggest
>>>reducing the number of themes to two or three for a 90 min session.
>>> 
>>> The number of big names for this whole session seems overpowering to
>>>me. I don't see how a discussion between the panelists and the audience
>>>can be facilitated by moderators. If only third of these panelists
>>>decide to ignore the time restriction, the session will turn into a
>>>long and boring monologue. (I have had this problem more than once
>>>while moderating main sessions with important peopleŠ)
>>> 
>>> And finally, I seem to remember that Bill Drake proposed Samantha
>>>Dickinson and me as co-moderators. In the current draft, Samantha has
>>>got the role of a remote moderator while the co-organizers of this main
>>>session have included themselves as moderators. I find this a bit
>>>awkward and would prefer if the co-organizers would refrain from using
>>>their role to promote themselves for such tasks.
>>> 
>>> I hope this doesn't come across as aggressive or impolite, this is
>>>really not my intention. However, at this late point in time I feel I
>>>have to be direct in my feedback.
>> 
>> Leaving aside the two dozen panelists issue, I have to admit I was a
>>little surprised by the second, given Markus¹ comments about past
>>practices, the ensuing discussion, and Janis¹ suggested formulation of a
>>solution:
>> 
>>> On Aug 9, 2014, at 5:09 PM, karklinsj at gmail.com wrote:
>>> 
>>> In February we discussed that the MAG members should exercise
>>>self-restraint in proposing workshops and participating in the
>>>sessions. This understanding should not be interpreted as a blanket ban
>>>but rather invitation. If all other options turn to be unfeasible the
>>>MAG members may be called for a rescue.
>> 
>> 
>> Is the contention here that all other options turned out to infeasible?
>> There was no public discussion about the moderators that came to this
>>conclusion, and it¹s not entirely obvious why one would need two
>>moderators per panel, even if the panel has a dozen people (yikes!).
>> 
>> It¹d be helpful to know: are the facilitators of any of the other main
>>sessions also serving as their moderators?
>> 
>> Thanks
>> 
>> Bill
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