Re: ietf.org end-to-end principle

[Jari Arkko <[e-mail]>]

> There have been a number of arguments raised, in favor of reducing the amount of time needed to perform various I* tasks, and especially that of area director.  But while 'diversity' and 'size of the pool of candidates' have often been mentioned, I don't recall previously seeing the above point made, nevermind highlighted.  And highlighted it should be...
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> I think Melinda's suggestion that we would get more leaders who are directly responsible for delivering technology and products and services, rather than merely being adjuncts to such efforts, is remarkably well-taken.

That has certainly been the general thinking in the IESG. Leadership that is connected to day-to-day networking work will be more connected with real-world realities, priorities (besides being easier to recruit and can more easily fund their activities).

(But cutting tasks is difficult, it is more of a culture of what ADs feel they must do; some ADs are able to combine significant day job efforts with the task, successfully, however.)

Jari