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PWE Roadmap

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PWE Roadmap

[DRAFT] The PWE CG has developed an updated Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, which was formally adopted on 17 July 2020. There is much to do to operationalize that, including promoting, developing training, and ensuring that processes and practices are established, promoted, and implemented. This DRAFT PWE Roadmap provides potential next steps, by whom, and when, for discussion in PWE CG's July 14th meeting.

Status:

  • Content of the Roadmap is still in development, and subject to change.
  • Dates have been updated 2021-01-10 per request of CG Co-Chair.
  • Task assignments are preliminary and need review and confirmation.

Goals:

  • A system that ensures functional implementation of CEPC in existing and future W3C

Ombuds Program

  • Following are draft action items and dates.
Task Person Date Next Action
Confirm current MIT (possibly other hosts) Ombuds, and ensure that role is limited but not eliminated Judy/Ralph 2021 1Q - 2Q JB & RS: what and where
Define and document interim W3C Ombuds role (identifying needs requirements) Tzviya/Sheila in conjunction with existing ombuds 2021 1Q SM & TS: dev def **
Re-present info already gathered from IOA on Ombuds program Judy/Tzviya 2021 Q1 RS: Find notes **
Define selection criteria and process for W3C Ombuds, and update on W3C site Tzviya/Sheila 2021 Q1 Ombuds Sub-group: Discuss
Identify W3C Legal Entity (LE) Ombuds needs Judy/Ralph/Tzviya in conjunction with LE planning, and with W3C legal 2021 Q2 RS & JB: Resume disc w BJ
Implement the defined selection process for new W3C Ombuds (Whatever entity is defined by the selection process) 2021 2Q-3Q TBD
Provide input to W3C LE Ombuds resourcing Judy/Ralph 2021 Q1-Q4 RS&JB: Raise as needed
Plan W3C LE Ombuds selection; put in place; and communicate throughout the organization PWE CG and W3C Communications 2021 Q4 TBD

** Candidate items for an upcoming (March 16) PWE CG report back plus feedback request.

Investigation program

  • Following are draft action items and dates.
  • On a limited basis, some complex issues may arise which need additional inquiry
Task Person Date
Develop brief use case taxonomy for taking limited issues to investigation PWE CG 2021 2Q
Gather info on existing investigational resources and parameters for use Judy, Ralph 2021 1Q
Gather info on existing advisory resources when needed Judy, Ralph 2021 1Q
Develop procedures and timelines for engaging investigation PWE CG 2020 4Q
Gather info to estimate potential costs of investigational program PWE CG? 2021 3Q
Ensure potential retainer costs built into LE professional specialties plan Judy, Bill 2021 2Q
Gather info on outsourcing options for once LE commences Judy, Ralph 2021 3Q
Get legal review Spec Expts Counsel 2021 Q3
Get practical review Ombuds; poss others? 2021 Q3

CEPC Procedures

  • Following are draft action items and dates.
  • We need clear procedures for how Ombuds should handle (reports of) potential violations of CEPC
Task Person Date
Gather procedures from other organizations, including principles Tzviya 2021 Q1
Develop brief use case taxonomy reflecting types of risk in international W3C context PWE CG 2021 Q1 to Q2
Determine types of procedures needed (CEPC-visible?; Ombuds coordination? Procedures available to Chairs? Other?) PWE CG 2021 Q1
Draft updated procedures to match updated CEPC Need PWE volunteer 2021 Q2
Get legal review Spec Expts Counsel 2021 Q3
Get practical review Ombuds; poss others? 2021 Q3
Refine draft procedures per legal and practical review PWE CG 2021 Q4
Get W3M and AB review W3M and AB 2021 Q4
Get AC review AC 2021 Q4?
Update Procedures from Process 2021 Q4

Training

  • Following are draft action items and dates.
Task Person Date Status
Ensure that PWE CG itself is better cross-trained in DEI issues Tzviya, Judy, Jory 2020 Q3 DONE
Agree on W3C audiences to train, timeline, approach, depth PWE CG 2020 Q3 DONE
Plan and develop or outsource CEPC training program PWE CG, Judy, Tzviya 2020 Q3 Partial
Identify sufficient resources for training program PWE CG 2020 Q3 - 2021 Q1 Partial
Train W3C staff and Ombuds on new CEPC, test and discuss materials PWE CG, Judy, Tzviya 2020 Q3 - 2021 Q1 Partial
Train WG, IG and BG Chairs and TF Facilitators on new CEPC PWE CG, Judy, Tzviya 2020 Q3 Started during TPAC
Train CG Chairs on new CEPC PWE CG, Judy, Tzviya 2020 Q4 -2021 Q1
Make CEPC training available to broader W3C community PWE CG, Judy 2021 1Q - 2Q
Offer discussion opportunities at W3C events to discuss DEI issues and activities PWE & Comm ongoing
Build resource library to support learning and discussion of CEPC issues, including belonging and discrimination PWE Volunteer? 2021 Q1 - Q2
Consider offering training on specific topics including conflict de-escalation; belonging; other? Jory? Volunteers? Consultants? 2021-Q2
Find or develop a training program for Ombuds on how to handle more sensitive and severe issues Consultant? 2021 Q3
Train Ombuds in proper application of CEPC Procedures ? 2021 Q4
Ensure ongoing training, including availability of online learning and training resources PWE CG? 2021 Q3 & on
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