August 2025 - Gnso-board-readiness-smallteam

Next set of docs
by kurt kjpritz.com Aug. 31, 2025

Aug. 31, 2025

Hi Everyone: I spoke to John and committed to sending him a revised set of docs to set up a google doc. I thought I’d give you a preview in case you want to do some weekend reading. The docs attached include the Management Summary (no changes made), the Findings, and the Recommendations. The latter two are in redline that reflects only the latest changes. I also edited the online version of the “Methodology’ section<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l8Eb9frc8A7sw-_zKyLVkoepyABLPLME7EKIYcy…>. I’ve spoken to Susan and Thomas and traded emails with Justine to understand their changes and the discussion during the meeting I missed last week. The changes include: 1. In the Methodology section, the addition of a clarification sections that includes * Clarification that recommendations are not commands, just recommendations * That PDP teams = PDP WGs = PDPs * That when we say rejections, we just really mean non-adoption * There is some inside baseball here - just google it if you need to enhance your knowledge 2. In the Findings, I pulled Justines edits from the online version 3. In the recommendations, I added: * The suggestions that we might consider splitting very broadly chartered PDPs * That ODPs are not favoured as a rule, we prefer the just-right amount of operational evaluation * The Board’s fiduciary duties include more than avoiding a budget bust; they must also include assessing legal risks and implementability, and operating in a prudent way * Considering training I hope I picked up your input. Time to finish up, I hope Best regards, Kurt

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Meeting Invitation | Board Readiness Small Team | Tuesday, 02 September 2025 13:00 UTC
by Terri Agnew Aug. 29, 2025

Aug. 29, 2025

Dear all, Please see the join information below for the Board Readiness Small Team call taking place on Tuesday, 02 September 2025 at 13:00 UTC for 60 minutes. **If you are unable to attend, please email gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> to note your apology (avoid sending to the team mailing list). Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/96611661142?pwd=K2VpaHlzNkNuY1J6YzRYcW1sd0VjUT09 Meeting ID: 966 1166 1142 Passcode: Z4B3SUR!U& One tap mobile +16699006833,,96611661142#,,,,*0505103780# US (San Jose) +12532158782,,96611661142#,,,,*0505103780# US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 966 1166 1142 Passcode: 0505103780 Find your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/actl7q9Q9B Wiki space: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/PKWfBg Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Board Readiness Small Team
by ICANN Policy Calendar Aug. 29, 2025

Aug. 29, 2025

Meeting: Board Readiness Small Team Date/time: Tuesday, 02 September 2025 at 13:00 UTC for 60 minutes **If you are unable to attend, please email gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> to note your apology (avoid sending to the team mailing list). Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/96611661142?pwd=K2VpaHlzNkNuY1J6YzRYcW1sd0VjUT09 Meeting ID: 966 1166 1142 Passcode: Z4B3SUR!U& One tap mobile +16699006833,,96611661142#,,,,*0505103780# US (San Jose) +12532158782,,96611661142#,,,,*0505103780# US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 966 1166 1142 Passcode: 0505103780 Find your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/actl7q9Q9B Wiki space: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/PKWfBg

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2nd REMINDER | Action needed | Doodle | Board Readiness Small team | week of 01 September 2025
by Terri Agnew Aug. 28, 2025

Aug. 28, 2025

2nd reminder, only two members have completed the doodle (Susan and Justine). Dear BR ST, Please complete the doodle to schedule the Board Readiness Small team for the week of 01 September 2025. Doodle: https://doodle.com/group-poll/participate/el6xg6Jb Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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REMINDER | Action needed | Doodle | Board Readiness Small team | week of 01 September 2025
by Terri Agnew Aug. 27, 2025

Aug. 27, 2025

Dear BR ST, Please complete the doodle to schedule the Board Readiness Small team for the week of 01 September 2025. Doodle: https://doodle.com/group-poll/participate/el6xg6Jb Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Welp - Board readiness
by kurt kjpritz.com Aug. 26, 2025

Aug. 26, 2025

Hi Everyone: Obviously, I am very sorry for missing the call and mis-using your valuable time. In my genius, I set the alarm for exactly an hour too late. I listened to the recording - thanks for carrying on and having a constructive session. I will try to speak with John in my morning to incorporate your comments into our report and raise any questions I might have. More soon, talk soon, Kurt

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Post call | Board Readiness Small Team | Tuesday, 26 August 2025
by Terri Agnew Aug. 26, 2025

Aug. 26, 2025

Dear all, Please use link below to access the attendance and the zoom recording link on the small team wiki page, 2025 Meetings tab, for the Board Readiness Small Team call held on Tuesday, 26 August 2025 at 13:00 UTC. Small Team Wiki: https://community.icann.org/x/dAAGG Google drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0ABixIspS2gziUk9PVA Thank you! Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Action needed | Doodle | Board Readiness Small team | week of 01 September 2025
by Terri Agnew Aug. 26, 2025

Aug. 26, 2025

Dear BR ST, Please complete the doodle to schedule the Board Readiness Small team for the week of 01 September 2025. Doodle: https://doodle.com/group-poll/participate/el6xg6Jb Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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**Starting in 15 minutes | Meeting Invitation | Board Readiness Small Team | Tuesday, 26 August 2025 13:00 UTC
by Terri Agnew Aug. 26, 2025

Aug. 26, 2025

**Starting in 15 minutes Dear all, Please see the join information below for the Board Readiness Small Team call taking place on Tuesday, 26 August 2025 at 13:00 UTC for 60 minutes. **If you are unable to attend, please email gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> to note your apology (avoid sending to the team mailing list). Join Zoom Meeting https://icann.zoom.us/j/96611661142?pwd=K2VpaHlzNkNuY1J6YzRYcW1sd0VjUT09 Meeting ID: 966 1166 1142 Passcode: Z4B3SUR!U& One tap mobile +16699006833,,96611661142#,,,,*0505103780# US (San Jose) +12532158782,,96611661142#,,,,*0505103780# US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 966 1166 1142 Passcode: 0505103780 Find your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/actl7q9Q9B Wiki space: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/PKWfBg Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Board Readiness Management Summary
by kurt kjpritz.com Aug. 26, 2025

Aug. 26, 2025

Here my stab at the Management Summary. (There were several stabs, actually. This is the latest.) For the meeting tonight (my time), let’s just scan through the docs: the Findings and the Recommendations. It’s about a page every 5 minutes so we’ll have to hustle. If there is time, we can talk about Management Summary last. Regards to all, Kurt

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