2009/4/30 Sue Gardner sgardner@wikimedia.org:
Having said that, we need some structure to ensure the work happens. The trick will be trying to design a process that strikes a good balance between total openness, and driving towards decision-making. It's my responsibility to try to find that balance :-)
May the IPU have mercy on your soul! That's one hell of a responsibility...
I agree with pretty much everything you've said, the big question remaining is the one of how to get everyone that isn't on one of these small committees involved, and I'm glad I'm not the one that has to answer it! ;)