Hello All,
- use of non ICANN work spaces like Google - what is the value of this above a list e-mail ( I cannot edit it on Google) ?
ICANN does not have such a capability. I checked and if they had had such a capability, I would have used it.
For information, the tools the Board is currently using include: (1) Email mailing list - similar use as per the Council mailing list (2) Private ICANN Board website - used for storing Board papers, agendas etc (3) ICANN Board Wiki website - used for coordinating papers, minutes etc associated with committees within the Board (4) Jabber room - this is where Board members can use instant messaging during board meetings. It can enhance the interactions in a large group teleconference - e.g those wanting to speak on a topic and note their intent to speak without interrupting a current speaker, some draft text on motions can be shared this way. Members can also note support for a particular statement being made by other members etc. - the equivalent of nodding heads in person. I agree that a shared whiteboard equivalent can be useful - the difficulty has been selecting something that all can access. I tried some Microsoft software at one point, but not all could access it. We also trialled Shinkuro document sharing software for awhile - particularly within the new gTLD work, which did have some support for a shared whiteboard equivalent. The Google software introduced by Avri is probably as good as any approach. The Council could request that staff investigate options in this area further for use by the ICANN Board, Councils, task forces etc. The Council may wish to trial the jabber solution. I know that it is used by at least the Board and the Security and Stability Advisory Committee during teleconferences. It probably needs to be set up at the next face-to-face meeting to ensure that everyone has the necessary software, and that it is configured appropriately. Regards, Bruce