Chris, Council Members,

I'd like to share my comments on this Stategic Plan process (rather than content).

Unlike traditional organizations, ICANN strategic plan input shouldn't came mainly from staff and board, since issues and requirements to implement policies came from "lower levels" of the organization: The SO's, AC's, and committees.

That doesn't mean that the current exercise is useless, no, but if we just review what has come up, it won't be a full exercise and we will be reactive instead of propositive, we have to question what do we envisage for the next 3 years, what are our expectations in the ccTLDs arena, we have to create our OWN agenda, not following what the staff feels is better for us.

Unfortunately I'm not attending Cairo, and it's a shame that we receive such a short notice in such an important issue. Nevertheless, I think that we should try to at least provide with brainstorming ideas to Doug as additional input to their process, if not before Cairo, maybe after.

Oscar

At 06:01 p.m. 23/10/2008, Chris Disspain wrote:

All,

Please see email from Doug Brent below plus attachment.

Cheers,

Chris Disspain
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Doug Brent [mailto:doug.brent@icann.org ]
> Sent: Friday, 24 October 2008 05:05
> To: Chris Disspain
> Cc: Denise Michel; Bart Boswinkel; Gabriella Schittek
> Subject: Process for and draft of ICANN 2009-2012 Strategic Plan
>
> Dear Chris,
> cc: Denise, Bart, Gabi
>
> As you are aware, ICANN operates on an annual planning cycle; the strategic
> plan is developed in the second half of the calendar year and the operating
> plan is developed in the first half of the calendar year. Consistent with
> this timetable, we are posting a first draft of the strategic priorities
> that form the basis of the July 2009 June 2012 Strategic Plan for
> consultation with the ICANN community.
>
> Given the enormous volume of work that is happening in the community at the
> moment, we have decided to use an incremental approach to developing the
> Strategic Plan this year. When you read the plan, you will see that it is
> very much based on the current Strategic Plan. This is not surprising given
> that the Strategic Plan covers a three year timeframe. Although we have
> achieved much in the past year, there have been few major changes in ICANN¹s
> environment and primary objectives. The draft plan that is attached to this
> email is based on input from the Board and maintains the direction that was
> set in the current plan. In terms of top priorities, there are two
> additions from the plan developed last year: Strengthen processes for
> developing policy (which highlights the importance of policy development in
> ICANN) and Globalize ICANN¹s Operations (which addresses the challenges of
> dealing effectively with ICANN¹s global community).
>
> Could you please forward the attached plan to your Council or Committee for
> their review? I and other staff would be happy to meet with you during the
> Cairo meeting to get your feedback on these priorities. Additionally, at
> your request, there is opportunity for feedback in a telephonic meeting
> (post-Cairo), and, as always, written feedback is welcome. Please let me
> know if you would like to set up an in-person meeting in Cairo, and I will
> schedule it.
>
> The draft priorities will also be posted on the ICANN website and a public
> comment forum will be opened so that all members of the community can
> contribute.
>
> In parallel to seeking community input on these priorities, we are also
> developing the activities that sit below each of the priorities outlined in
> the document that you have in front of you now. We hope to be able to share
> these with you during the Cairo meeting and then to post them for public
> comment. As in past years, our objective is to have the Strategic Plan
> approved by the Board at its December meeting.
>
> Thank you for your support of this important element of the ICANN planning
> process.
>
> Regards,
> Doug
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> Doug Brent
> Chief Operating Officer
> ICANN
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