Quick Actions
- Plan extra time (20-30%) more than you think is needed.
- Share clear timelines upfront and update them with member input.
- Break big tasks or decisions into smaller steps with clear deadlines.
- Remind members of deadlines in advance.
- Build in buffer time for deadlines, especially for people with access needs, and people in different time zones.
- Adjust timelines if more time is needed for accessibility, translation, or review.
- Allocate enough time for members to review long documents at a manageable pace.
- Where possible, break large reading loads into prioritized chunks.
More Information
- The Open Data Institute’s guidance on reviewing open standards stresses transparent, planned, and resourced review cycles.
Examples
- Standards Australia makes sure participants have adequate time to review documents and provide meaningful feedback.
- British Standards Institution (BSI)'s committee work is planned around scheduled meetings, with agendas and draft documents shared in advance so members have time to prepare. Working groups often review standards in smaller sections rather than all at once, and members can submit comments between meetings before revisions are discussed, making the review process more manageable and collaborative.