1. Standards Activities Board
Teamwork
IEEE Computer Society
Standards Activities Board
Angela Ortiz
Program Manager - Technical Program Development
7 February 2007
Vancouver, BC, Canada

2. T.E.A.M.W.O.R.K
“Never Doubt That A Group Of Thoughtful, Committed People Can Change The World. Indeed, It is the Only Thing That Ever Has.”

3. Contents A robust portfolio of current standards and PARs
Awards and other forms of recognition available to working groups
New and efficient ways to conduct meetings
Explaining the benefits of IEEE standards
Some things the SA does for CS working groups

4. CS Standards Development Efforts
44 New PARs Approved in 2006
16 New Standards Approved in 2006
For a Total of:
91 Current PARs
218 Current Standards

5. Working Group Recognition: Part I
The IEEE-SA Working Group Chair Award is presented to IEEE Standards Working Group chairs, Co-Chairs, or Special Editors, etc., for their contributions to the development and publication of a standard.
The award consists of a laminated wooden plaque displaying the cover of the standard and the name of the person.
Note: Other forms of recognition include certificates of appreciation available to working group members (at the request of the chair).

6. Working Group Recognition: Part II
In addition, once the standard is published, Working Group members are offered a complimentary copy of the standard with their names appearing in the front matter.

7. New Ways to Conduct Meetings: IEEE’s Web Conferencing Service
This service is offered in partnership with Microsoft Live Meeting, Inc. to all IEEE employees and volunteers for conducting IEEE-related business.
IEEE’s Real-time Web Conferencing collaboration lets you:
Stream video
Listen online
View dynamic PowerPoint presentations
Share desktop applications
Conduct online Q & A
Conduct formal and informal polling
Record your meetings
For more info on Web Conferencing go to:

8. Benefits of IEEE-SA Standards
Standards are tools of commerce
Companies actively participating have a head start on their competitors in adapting to market demands
Research risks and development costs are reduced for companies contributing to the standardization process
Participation enables companies to anticipate technology standardization, facilitating the progress of product development and technology
Leaders in technology should become more involved in standards
Standards are a positive stimulus for innovation
Standards are internationally respected
For more info on these benefits, please visit:
The 1991 Annual Report of the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) may have stated it best. “Standards are a vehicle of communication for producers and users. They serve as a common language, defining quality and establishing safety criteria. Costs are lower if procedures are standardized. Training is simplified. And consumers accept products more readily when they can be judged on intrinsic merit.”

9. IEEE Standards Association and its Relationship with The IEEE Computer Society
Project Approval &Project Management
Electronic Resources
Develop Draft Standards
Ballot Draft
IEEE-SA Standards Board Approval
Publish Standard
Other Resources
An overview of the standards process will be discussed in this module.
I will review the process of project approval on through to publication of the standard.
I’ll also provide information on related programs and resources.

10. Project Management: Standards Committees Assigned to a Program Manager
PM-Provides support with standardization efforts:
Serves as a bridge to the IEEE-SA and its standing boards
Answers questions about procedures and along with chair, ensures that procedures are followed
Keeps you informed
New products
New services
Policy changes
Brings your ideas and concerns to the Standards Board and its committees
PM is the partner for your standardization efforts.
See your staff liaison for guidance on the process. Their job is to
• answer your questions on procedures and
• ensure that the procedures are followed
• find out about policy changes and new services and products
The liaison can also serve as a representative for you and bring your ideas and concerns to the Standards Board.

11. Project Management: Each Project Gets Help During Document Development
Works with the working group technical editor to ensure proper draft development
Offers Mandatory Editorial Coordination
Provides support through the draft development process
Enables efficient pre-approval editing and swift post-approval publication
Supplies style templates/electronic text and figures for revisions.
Your IEEE Standards Staff Liaison is your main point of contact for standards-related information. Your Staff Liaison keeps you informed about IEEE Standards policy changes, assists you in the stages of the IEEE standards-development process, and advises you to help avoid pitfalls in this process. Each of these items will be discussed in this presentation.

12. Electronic Resources
Public and private areas available for IEEE standards Working Groups
Mailing lists
Electronic mail—first initial.last
Contact the Electronic Services group at
IEEE Standards Electronic Services offers critical tools for those who are interested in working with others on-line or accessing important information.
Examples: PAR form and working guide; documentation like Bylaws, Operations Manual, and Companion; FAQs; and status reports.
Electronic files for revision of approved standards can usually be made available.
Any staff member can be accessed by .

13. Sponsor Ballot Resources
myProject & myBallot Systems to conduct Sponsor ballot

14. Publication Process
Complete review, clean-up, and preparation for publication
Production and distribution of finished product

15. Other Resources Registration Authority Committee (RAC)
Standard Information Network (SIN)
Marketing Resources (call for volunteers, press releases, etc.)
International Partnership with ISO/IEC

16. Program Manager - Technical Program Development
Angela Ortiz
Program Manager - Technical Program Development
IEEE Standards
Phone:
standards.ieee.org
Final note, it is important to realize your Staff Liaison cannot possibly attend every meeting and be in contact with everyone. Check to see that the documentation you have is current, review any new documentation you receive, and if you have questions or are unsure of something, please call for assistance. addresses and contact information are available at the IEEE Standards website. The latest manuals and information are also at the IEEE Standards website.