As mentioned by me on the last call, I have received some feedback that participating as an observer to this Team is not particularly straightforward.  There is a sense that observers are fairly firewalled from the discussions on calls (I understand that they are not able to see the adobe room for example), and this can make it difficult to follow the discussions. There is also no direct way for them to raise input in real time, either in our calls or through remote participation in the face to face calls.

Here are a few questions from me, to stimulate discussions on the list:

-  Shall we keep arrangements as they are, with regard to observer participations?

If you are open to changing the current arrangements, consider the following options. 

-  Able to see Adobe Room during calls

-  Able to participate in Adobe Room chat 

- Able to speak on calls by raising hand Adobe Room

- Able to join in list discussions (perhaps with some designation as 'observer')

Please let me know your thoughts, and of course any other options I may have missed.

Personally, I feel that we have a small group of Team Members and a small group who wish to be Observers. In my opinion we should make our processes transparent and encourage active participation from interested parties.  If we start to feel swamped or overwhelmed by Observer input, that will be a different problem which we can review if it arises.

Best

Emily

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