Fwd: [Fellowship-Alumni] **New Engagement Opportunity - Policy Transition Program Pilot**

[Rafik Dammak]

Hi,

I am trying to understand more this initiative and  what is proposed here.

One clarifying question, the fellows i.e. participants will basically
study, digest one policy topic with support from related policy staff
(assuming probably GNSO policy staff) and discussing as group BUT not
getting involved during that time in a working group for example?

Best.

Rafik

On Thu, Jul 21, 2022, 17:24 Bruna Martins dos Santos <bruna.mrtns at gmail.com>
wrote:

> It is indeed an interesting opportunity but I am honestly concerned about
> what could be the turnout of this program given that there is no travel
> funding and it might only add to the zoom burnout to some extent.
>
> Unfortunately, I was not able to attend the meeting since it was a bit
> last minute for me, but it's important to note that this programme was not
> built together with this part of the ICANN Community. It was presented to
> us once staff finalized the concept and designing phases.
>
> Regardless of that, I hope our upcoming leadership can engage with the
> next phases of its development - post leadership transition in September -
> in order to ensure that NCSG's mission and goals for policy developing
> processes are - at least - showcased in it.
>
> Best,
> Bruna
>
>
>
> On Thu, Jul 21, 2022 at 10:18 AM Johan Helsingius <julf at julf.com> wrote:
>
>> Thanks, Tomslin!
>>
>> Yes, it is a great initiative, driven by the Board (and from
>> what I understand, especially Matthew), where they seem to
>> have listened to our concerns and are trying to work with us.
>>
>> We had a good, constructive discussion with Melissa and other
>> staff members and the NCSG/NPOC/NCUC leadership about it
>> (unfortunately Bruna and Raoul couldn't make it), and it really
>> sounds like an effort worth our time and attention.
>>
>>         Julf
>>
>>
>> On 21/07/2022 00:27, Tomslin Samme-Nlar wrote:
>> > FYI all non-commercial Fellowship alumni.
>> >
>> > I think this is a great initiative.
>> >
>> > Warmly,
>> > Tomslin
>> >
>> > ---------- Forwarded message ---------
>> > From: *Melissa Peters Allgood via Fellowship-Alumni*
>> > <fellowship-alumni at icann.org <mailto:fellowship-alumni at icann.org>>
>> > Date: Thu, 21 July 2022, 02:03
>> > Subject: [Fellowship-Alumni] **New Engagement Opportunity - Policy
>> > Transition Program Pilot**
>> > To: fellowship-alumni at icann.org <mailto:fellowship-alumni at icann.org>
>> > <fellowship-alumni at icann.org <mailto:fellowship-alumni at icann.org>>
>> >
>> >
>> > ICANN Fellowship Alumni, ____
>> >
>> > __ __
>> >
>> > On behalf of the Policy team, I’d like to share an exciting new pilot
>> > initiative slated to begin in October 2022 – the *Policy Transition
>> > Program*! ____
>> >
>> > __ __
>> >
>> > The program is the natural next step for Fellowship alumni who are
>> > interested in active policy participation at ICANN. Participants will
>> > engage in specific policy knowledge-building, cultivating a deeper
>> > understanding of current and forthcoming policy matters, while building
>> > community relationships and value in volunteerism. ____
>> >
>> > *GOALS *____
>> >
>> >   * Cultivate a pool of knowledgeable volunteers adequately prepared to
>> >     participate in substantive policy activities at ICANN. ____
>> >   * Connect ICANN community groups with individual members seeking to
>> >     contribute to policy matters. ____
>> >   * Foster community, relationship-building, and value in volunteerism
>> >     through connections with veteran community members. ____
>> >
>> > *__ __*
>> >
>> > *APPROACH*____
>> >
>> > */__ __/*
>> >
>> > */Deep dive into a current policy issue – the specific policy topic of
>> > the pilot is forthcoming/*____
>> >
>> >   * Participants will receive focused primer materials including
>> >     background summaries, webinar and session recordings, and relevant
>> >     resources that offer differing points of view. The goal is to
>> >     provide program participants a well-rounded set of materials on the
>> >     policy topic. ____
>> >   * Participants are expected to study these materials and participate
>> >     in session activities, facilitated by Policy staff, to further their
>> >     understanding of the policy topic. ____
>> >   * Participants will use a dedicated mailing list to ask substantive
>> >     questions and engage in targeted discussions. ____
>> >   * Program participants will engage in interactive discussion sessions
>> >     with subject matter experts (SMEs) and/or active community members.
>> ____
>> >   * We anticipate finalizing the policy topic by 1 August 2022.____
>> >
>> > */__ __/*
>> >
>> > */Community building/**/____/*
>> >
>> >   * Targeted Fellowship alumni will act as guest speakers, sharing their
>> >     experiences within ICANN policy development and the personal value
>> >     they derive from participation. ____
>> >
>> > __ __
>> >
>> > */Support connections between newcomers and existing community /*____
>> >
>> >   * *//*Program sessions have four distinct goals: ____
>> >
>> >       o Provide a forum for interactive policy topic discussions with
>> >         SMEs.____
>> >       o Support participation in a guest speaker series targeted at
>> >         substantive policy engagement and the value of volunteerism.____
>> >       o Foster connections between participants.____
>> >       o Provide a forum for existing community members to engage with
>> >         newcomers. ____
>> >
>> >   * All sessions will be conducted via Zoom as this program does not
>> >     have travel funding.____
>> >
>> > __ __
>> >
>> > *__ __*
>> >
>> > *MEMBERSHIP **____*
>> >
>> > For the pilot, participation will be limited to Fellowship alumni who
>> > are either currently affiliated with non-commercial groups within the
>> > GNSO, or those who are currently unaffiliated, and wish explore
>> > opportunities for contribution within GNSO non-commercial groups.____
>> >
>> > If you are interested in participating or learning more, please email
>> me
>> > at Melissa.allgood at icann.org <mailto:Melissa.allgood at icann.org>by 15
>> > August 2022. ____
>> >
>> > We look forward to working with you!____
>> >
>> > Melissa Allgood (on behalf of the team supporting the Policy Transition
>> > Program)____
>> >
>> > __ __
>> >
>> > __ __
>> >
>> > _______________________________________________
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>
> --
>
> *Bruna Martins dos Santos *
>
> German Chancellor Fellow 21' (Bundeskanzler-Stipendiatin) | Alexander von
> Humboldt Foundation <https://www.humboldt-foundation.de/>
>
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