IETF Working Group Chair skills training opportunity

Greg Wood <ghwood@ietf.org> Thu, 08 July 2021 19:42 UTC

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Hello!

IETF working group chairs are eligible for optional live training created in consultation with the Internet Engineering Steering Group (IESG) to help new and experienced chairs develop and enhance skills that are important to effectively managing working group discussions.

You can learn more about and register for online training to be held between September 7 and October 27, 2021 at: 

https://www.ietf.org/forms/chair-training-sessions/

This IETF Working Group Chair training will consist of live, interactive online sessions focused on four leadership skills important to Working Group success. All training is optional, but encouraged.  

IETF Working Group Chair Live Training 
September 7 to October 27, 2021

+ Meeting Management
Organizing and running effective meetings that achieve clear outcomes.

+ Promoting Contribution
Encouraging input from meeting participants and ensuring all viewpoints are heard.

+ Resolving Conflict
Acknowledging differing views and dealing with differing  perspectives, even when alignment seems impossible.

+ Building Consensus
Arriving at solutions supported by the group, even when they are not in full agreement.

You can Learn more about and register for the IETF Working Group chair training at:

https://www.ietf.org/forms/chair-training-sessions/

Please let me know if additional information would be helpful.

-Greg

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