Subject: N 3998-Revised SC 22 Working Group Report Format

From: Sally Seitz <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2005 11:05:27 -0400

ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC22
Programming languages, their environments and system software interfaces
Secretariat:  U.S.A.  (ANSI)
 
ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC22 N3998
 
TITLE:
Revised SC 22 Working Group Report Format

DATE ASSIGNED:
2005-10-11
 
SOURCE:
SC 22 Chair

BACKWARD POINTER:
N/A
 
DOCUMENT TYPE:
Officers Contribution

PROJECT NUMBER:
N/A
 
STATUS:
In order to comply with recent revisions to JTC 1's practices concerning the
business plans submitted by subcommittees (previously known as status
reports), it is necessary to make corresponding revisions to the report
template SC 22's working group conveners use when submitting their business
plans (also previously known as status reports).

Beginning with the reports due for the 2006 meeting of SC 22, please submit
reports using this template.

ACTION IDENTIFIER:
ACT
 
DUE DATE:

DISTRIBUTION:
TEXT

CROSS REFERENCE:
 
DISTRIBUTION FORM:
Def
 
Address reply to:
ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC22 Secretariat
Sally Seitz
ANSI
25 West 43rd Street
New York, NY  10036
Telephone:  (212) 642-4918
Fax:             (212) 840-2298
Email:  [email-masked]

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BUSINESS PLAN FOR JTC 1 or JTC 1/SCxx 
xx ::= The working group to which this business plan relates
PERIOD COVERED:
The time frame to which this submission/update relates, indicating the month
and year in full (from - to).  This time frame would normally cover the
period between plenary meetings of JTC 1 SC 22 or of the working group to
which this business plan applies.

SUBMITTED BY:
The name of the JTC 1/SC 22 working group convener ( making the submission)
1.0 MANAGEMENT SUMMARY
1. 1 CONVENER'S REMARKS
Amplify important developments since the business plan. This section may
also be used for any other remarks the convener believes pertinent in
regards to the working group's business plan, its projects, opportunities,
risks or new initiatives.
1.2 JTC 1 SC 22 WG xx STATEMENT OF SCOPE
The current scope of work for this working group.
Should the convener wish to highlight need for a change of scope, this is
the place to make such a case followed up with the normal SC 22 procedure
for such action.
1.3 PROJECT REPORT
This section will be handled by the SC 22 secretary as a part of the SC 22
business plan.
1.4 CO-OPERATION AND COMPETITION
Include here an analysis of the key players in the area pertaining to the
working group, in order to highlight any possibility for cooperation with
other JTC 1 SCs, ISO TCs or Industry Consortia/Fora.  Also indicate agreed
division of work or opportunities for projects of a complimentary nature.
Identification of standards initiatives or de-facto standards shall be made
that may be in direct competition with some of the projects.
2.0 PERIOD REVIEW
This is the report from the working group convener highlighting project
progress, special considerations and or needs which were or were not met.
This is where generic or specific comment from the convener is to be made
highlighting special items requiring visibility and action.  The review
shall focus on the following elements:
2.1 MARKET REQUIREMENTS
Identification of key market trends, needs (anticipatory standards or voids)
and determining factors for working group's success in this area.  Main
fields and overall size of the market and any relevant quantitative market
indicators should be noted.
2.2 ACHIEVEMENTS
Highlight accomplishments reference work programme, target dates, corrective
action and special circumstances.
2.3 RESOURCES
Status of resource availability/commitment and the impact on projects,
completion dates and priorities for the new work period.

2.4 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
This section does not apply for SC 22.
2.5 PARTICIPATION METRICS
Indicate the active participation of National Bodies in both meetings and
balloting.  In particular, note if the 50% voting participation requirement
is being met.

3.0 FOCUS NEXT WORK PERIOD
An identification of the direction and focus for the new work period leading
up to the next plenary session.  This section shall include information on
following elements.
3.1 DELIVERABLES
This shall indicate specific deliverables expected in the work period on a
project level.
3.2 STRATEGIES
A statement or statements related to strategic approaches required to
accomplish goals and objectives.
3.2.1 RISKS
Identify potential risk(s) involved with the strategy and the impact to the
working group's projects.  Risk(s) shall be defined for each strategy to be
employed/included.
3.2.2 OPPORTUNITIES
Explain the related opportunity(ies) afforded by the strategy or envisioned
due to trends and market developments.
3.3 WORK PROGRAMME PRIORITIES
Based on the scope, market needs, strategies, resource availability and
status of existing projects, provide an overview of the work programme
priorities in capsule form.  This should be as generic as possible with
rationale provided to support the determination by the group involved.
4.0 Requests for Action by JTC 1 SC 22
Itemize the working group's requests for action by SC 22.

Sally Seitz
Program Manager
ANSI
25 West 43rd Street
New York, NY 10036
Phone: (212) 642-4918
Fax: (212) 840-2298
Email: [email-masked]

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