A thought about agendas.....

[Harald Tveit Alvestrand <harald@alvestrand.no>]

I've noticed on some WG lists a note that says something on the order of 
"calling all agenda items - if you want something on the agenda, send it in 
now" - with no further info.

I just wondered..... is this really the best way to make sure the important 
work gets the most time on the agenda?
I mean - if the WG chair(s) already knows what the charter of the WG is, 
what documents are in active development, and what the important issues 
with them are, shouldn't the WG chair be able to write a proposal for an 
agenda without asking for (randomized) input, and then say "what else do we 
need to talk about?" to the WG?

I think this has something to do with WG chairs and empowerment......

OTOH, ANY agenda that is sent out to the WG and posted on the Web ahead of 
the meeting greatly increases the chances for success (I think!)

                Harald