[ICANN Academy WG] RESULTS of the ICANN Academy Single Purpose Call: "Intercultural Awareness Program Candidates Evaluation"

Thu Sep 21 12:56:31 UTC 2017

Dear Sandra: I feel you get the most ideas from the community. 

I strongly support Juan Manuel from Colombia to be the 6th member. He will represent our region and also has the right profile.

Carlos Vera
Ecuador

> On Sep 21, 2017, at 6:14 AM, sandra hoferichter <info at hoferichter.eu> wrote:
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> Dear all, thank you for the comments and questions. I will try to answer your questions and I hope I will succeed.
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> Between the lines I read the criticism of in-transparency in decision making processes.
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> The idea to set up this programme came at a time when the ICANN Academy Working Group was almost death, which was IMO due to the fact that the community put all efforts and energy in IANA transition and there where simply no more resources for other activities. A very small team kept this group alive, mainly by organising the Leadership Programme (LP). The collaboration of this group was based on trust and positive experience and the first steps to set up this Intercultural Awareness Program have been taken under these conditions.
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> However during that time two new ideas have been brought forward by participants of (not only one) LP, namely the Chairing Skills Programme and the Intercultural Training Programme. I personally was in the hope that the latter has the potential to revitalise the ICANN Academy Working Group, and I am glad to see this hope was not so unjustified.
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> Regarding the number of 5 Work Team Members:
> Limiting the group to 5 goes along with the fact that beside forming an efficient group of people working on it, there would be a need for up to 5 community facilitators during the course to facilitate break out session. Another measurement was the concept representation of 5 geographic regions. Both arguments have been shared on this mailing list and there was no significant opposition to this proposal. Also during the single purpose call this number was not questioned. I can say this was a very intense and interactive call of 2 hours and I would suggest that all participants acted in the best interest of ICANN, respecting the underlying concept of diversity and transparency at ICANN in all its facets.
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> Regarding representation of geographic regions and cultures:
> It was suggested (on this list) to look at the 5 regions not in a too narrow way, because there is a risk to end up with similar cultures across these 5 regions (i.e. North America, Europe, Australia). During the single purpose call we could look at a list of 16 individuals who expressed interest to help shaping this course. After defining the criteria’s the list shortened to 8. Unfortunately none from the LAC region was meeting all criteria’s, but 4 from Africa.  Looking at the individuals we agreed that Javier Rúa-Jovet, who is based in Puerto Rico (further down more on that), could be considered to represent the LAC culture although formally belonging to the NA region. As Europe and North America are considered to be of a similar culture, it was agreed to assign one more seat to Africa, allowing to bring in two cultures which are indeed quite different.
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> Regarding the criteria’s:
> The criteria (which shortened the above mentioned list from 16 to 8) to be an alumni of the LP is based on two ideas: First a lot of discussion about “interculturality” at ICANN took place during the LP; second these alumni’s are familiar with the concept of break out session facilitators and it will be effective to “train the trainer”.  
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> I do understand that not all of you are satisfied but would suggest, in order to get this course up and running for ICANN60, to look at it with a mild eye by considering it a pilot. It will be up to this entire WG to review and evaluate the results, and to agree if we would like this course to become an ongoing effort. I am sure if we succeed to become an active cross community Working Group there will be plenty of ideas on how to organise the processes better in the future. I would also like to reiterate that the benefits from this programme will come from the diversity of participants and will not only be based on the 5 WT members + Incite Learning (IL). IL is assisting the community to find their ways, just as they did to develop the 2 other courses; the Leadership Programme and the Chairing Skills Programme.
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> Regarding Javier Rúa-Jovet, who is based in Puerto Rico:
> We all know what has just happened in Puerto Rico. My hopes are with our friends wishing them to be safe. I fear Javier will not be able to communicate during the next weeks. I dropped him a note asking what the situation is, but would like to suggest we find an alternate for him in order not to lose time.  He should remain in the group and if the conditions allow he can just jump in. There would be 6 Work Team Members thenJ
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> Looking at the list we have 3 individuals from the LAC region:
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> Juan Manuel Rojas
> NPOC
> Colombia
> Latin America
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> Vanda Scartezini
> At-Large
> Brazil
> Latin America
> F
> Renata Aquino Ribeiro
> Civil Society
> Brazil
> Latin America
> F
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> Although none of them did participate in the LP, Juan Manuel Rojas would meet most of the criteria’s (gender and stakeholder diversity). If this group agrees and Juan is still willing to sign up I would suggest to include him in the WT.
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> Thank you for reading this email to the end. You can catch me a the hotel bar I own you a drink nowJ
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> Best Sandra
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> Von: Tina Dam [mailto:tinadam at gmail.com] 
> Gesendet: Donnerstag, 21. September 2017 00:52
> An: Marilyn Cade
> Cc: Carlos Vera; sandra hoferichter; icann-academy-wg at icann.org
> Betreff: Re: [ICANN Academy WG] RESULTS of the ICANN Academy Single Purpose Call: "Intercultural Awareness Program Candidates Evaluation"
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> Hi Sandra,
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> - Marilyn, thanks for these observations. 
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> I too would like to see such documents. I don't think I have read the arguments as to the limiting number of 5. How does the decisionmaking process work for this group?
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> I agree that two from each region is a minimum.
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> I signed up hoping to be able to contribute but I am entirely fine with not doing so and excited that many from the regions are signed up. However, especially in a trial phase I think it would be urgent to make sure that all stakeholder groups and regions are included.
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> As such I have no problem that there are two reps from Africa, but if it means zero for LAC then clearly this is not ok.
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> Tina
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> On Wed, Sep 20, 2017 at 1:33 PM, Marilyn Cade <marilynscade at hotmail.com> wrote:
> I continue to suggest that we have at least two from each region and that they be from different stakeholder groups.
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> I am sort of surprised. I know that there is an external consultant, but frankly, I have a pretty strong academic background in OD, and I see a few others on this list that also have credentials. Who does the consultant report to, and who retains them? Is it ICANN overall? If so, I don't see how there can be such a disregard of the feedback that there needs to be more diversity in the group of advisors. 
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> ICANN is complex. 
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> WAIT. Whom am I saying that to? this list is expert on diversity of ICANN. ;-0 
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> Can the documents that justify limiting the advisory group to only five be published, please?  I know those were funded by ICANN, so they should be public documents. I am sure that all of us are able to read and assess how we view the inputs, and the decision.
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> Marilyn Cade
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> From: Carlos Vera <cveraq at gmail.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2017 1:13 PM
> To: sandra hoferichter
> Cc: Marilyn Cade; icann-academy-wg at icann.org
> Subject: Re: [ICANN Academy WG] RESULTS of the ICANN Academy Single Purpose Call: "Intercultural Awareness Program Candidates Evaluation"
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> I strongly agree with the voices for a more diverse participation.
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> With a 5 members limitation is highly desirable to have at least one from each geographic region so having 2 members from Africa does not make any sense.
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> Best
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> Carlos Vera
> Ecuador - Latin America Region 
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> On Sep 20, 2017, at 8:55 AM, sandra hoferichter <info at hoferichter.eu> wrote:
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> Dear Marilyn and all, we where listening to your concerns about the limitation of 5 for the WT, but after re-considering pro and cons and taking into account the replies on this mailing list and the call, we will go ahead with the 5 assigned Work Team Members (WTM). It is a pilot and we will learn from it.
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> We will not only learn from the results the assigned 5 WTM will deliver, but this course - more than any other - will get its benefit from the actual participants. And here we have such great diversity in all respects: https://community.icann.org/display/LTP/2017+Registered+Participants
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> Luckily the number of around 40 registrations does not exceed the resources available and everyone who did register can participate.
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> I will connect the WTMs with Incite Learning in a next step so that they can start their work.
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> Best Sandra
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> Von: Marilyn Cade [mailto:marilynscade at hotmail.com] 
> Gesendet: Freitag, 15. September 2017 16:18
> An: sandra hoferichter; icann-academy-wg at icann.org
> Betreff: Re: [ICANN Academy WG] RESULTS of the ICANN Academy Single Purpose Call: "Intercultural Awareness Program Candidates Evaluation"
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> Sandra.
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> I regret that circumstances prevented my joining the call, however, I have raised my concerns about the approach of limiting to only five. I seriously doubt that my concerns would have been listened to, as I have stated them now more than once, and so, I will restate this again.
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> It is important to consider that by excluding different representatives that have indicated their strong interest in contributing, the 'project' also excludes the possible champions of the project.  
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> We have to understand that ICANN's budget is finite and that having champions is important, for any new initiative.  
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> I think that five is much too small for several reasons, and yes, I disagree with the ICANN retained consultant.   I have a lot of experience as well in doing organizational development, and frankly, most small groups spend their time, defending why they are so "small". 
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> I did fill in the self nomination to be an individual participant. 
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> However, I continue to strongly recommend that this limitation of 5 needs to be changed and that more inclusion be established, before moving forward. 
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> Marilyn Cade
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> From: icann-academy-wg-bounces at icann.org <icann-academy-wg-bounces at icann.org> on behalf of sandra hoferichter <info at hoferichter.eu>
> Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2017 6:15 PM
> To: icann-academy-wg at icann.org
> Subject: [ICANN Academy WG] RESULTS of the ICANN Academy Single Purpose Call: "Intercultural Awareness Program Candidates Evaluation"
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> Dear ICANN Academicer (this word exits indeed in German and I am sure you will understandJ)
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> Thanks to all who expressed interest to help shaping the new Intercultural Awareness Programme. (see full list of application we received until 31 August here: https://community.icann.org/display/LTP/Work+Team+Members%3A+applications+received )
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> Members of the ICANN Academy WG just finished the above mentioned Single Purpose Call to identify 5 members for the Work Team. Members present on the call agreed on the following selection criteria’s and propose the following names for the Work Team:
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> Criteria’s:
> 1.      Geographical and cultural diversity
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> 2.      Gender balance
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> 3.      Stakeholder balance
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> 4.      New comer and experienced members of the community
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> 5.      Should have participated in the Leadership Programme
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> Proposed names:
> Name
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> Country
> Region
> Gender
> Ines Hfaiedh
> NCSG (NCUC)
> Tunisia
> Africa
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> Fiona Asonga
> ASO
> Kenya
> Africa
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> Satish Babu
> At-Large
> India
> Asia Pacific
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> Ana Neves
> GAC
> Portugal
> Europe
> F
> Javier Rúa-Jovet
> ALAC
> Puerto Rico
> North (South) America
> M
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> Please note: if you have not been selected to this Work Team this does not mean that you cannot contribute to this new programme. There is still one more day to register as an ordinary participant and the evolvement of this course will be based on the feedback and input we gather from the first group. You can visit the list of registrations we received so far here: https://community.icann.org/display/LTP/2017+Registered+Participants
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> Also these criteria’s and the composition of the group are not carved in stone for the future, but will help us to move forward with this pilot quickly.
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> Please let me know until Monday 18 September if you have strong objection to this proposal otherwise this group will start working with Incite Learning.
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> Best Sandra
> Chair of the ICANN Academy WG
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