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CONFERENCE ON U.S. LEADERSHIP IN ISO AND IEC COMING FULL CIRCLE Presented by Mr. Robert W. Noth

CONFERENCE ON U.S. LEADERSHIP IN ISO AND IEC COMING FULL CIRCLE Presented by Mr. Robert W. Noth ANSI International Policy Committee Chair November 10, 2005 Phoenix, Arizona. CONFERENCE PURPOSES.

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CONFERENCE ON U.S. LEADERSHIP IN ISO AND IEC COMING FULL CIRCLE Presented by Mr. Robert W. Noth

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  1. CONFERENCE ON U.S. LEADERSHIP IN ISO AND IEC COMING FULL CIRCLE Presented by Mr. Robert W. Noth ANSI International Policy Committee Chair November 10, 2005 Phoenix, Arizona

  2. CONFERENCE PURPOSES • To provide a forum for discussion among U.S. leaders in both ISO and IEC at the technical level on key issues and related strategies and tactics. • To hear from ISO, IEC and ANSI Federation leaders and share with them your perspectives and concerns; • To have in-depth presentations and discussions on key issues and common concerns and to share best practices and tactics that may lead to overall improvement of U.S. performance in ISO and IEC; • To identify appropriate actions that may assist in the implementation of the U.S. National Standards Strategy; • To network with and learn from fellow U.S. leaders in ISO and IEC in order to increase effectiveness in ISO and IEC standards development activities.

  3. PRESENTATIONS BY ISO AND IEC LEADERS Mr. Alan Bryden ISO Secretary-General Mr. Frank Kitzantides IEC Standardization Management Board Chairman • Harmonization of ISO, IEC and ITU IPR and patent policies. • IEC efforts to consider development of limited-consensus documents to optimize processes and expedite work. The potential relationship to ISO alternative deliverable is noted. • ISO and IEC efforts to consider consortia and fora and how they may relate to and cooperate with ISO and IEC standardization.

  4. OPPORTUNITIES FOR COOPERATION WITH CHINA Mr. Henry Levine Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Asia and the Pacific. Concerns on working within the Chinese system: • Transparency (Rules are vague, and often are changing). • Shifting authority. • Lack of legal enforcement. • Need for planning and coordination on industrial policies Working with the Chinese: • Be well prepared (By the time you sit down to negotiate most of the work is over. Who are the key players? Who is your counterpart?). • Understand the constraints of the Chinese system (Allow the Chinese adequate time to react to new proposals/ideas). • Listen carefully and ask questions (Try to understanding what is driving their agenda). • Be flexible • Be clear (Use agendas, send specific proposals, ask for advance feedback). • Be fair (Demonstrate how your proposals are a “win-win” for both them and us). • Have patience and bring a sense of humor

  5. OPPORTUNITIES FOR COOPERATION WITH CHINA Mr. Daniel Roley External Standards Manager, Corporate Standards and Regulations, Caterpillar, ISO/TC 127 Chairman Suggestions for effective Chinese engagement in ISO committees: • Focus on preparation . • Establish contacts at all levels. • Hold preparatory pre-meetings. • Organize and conduct training and workshops. • Encourage and invite their participation. • Continue outreach and provide assistance on an ongoing basis as needed. Mr. Gary Kushnier ANSI Vice President, International Policy ANSI China Policy • Promote the US policies and vision based on internationally accepted principles. • Prevent standards and their application from becoming technical barriers to trade. • Strengthen outreach efforts. • ANSI plans to acquire additional staff support to pursue interests with China. Mr. Steven Bipes ANSI Program Manager, Regional and Bilateral Policy. • Difficulties with visitors obtaining visas may result in the USA losing its status as a good place to do global business.

  6. ISO AND IEC BREAKOUT SESSIONS • Concerns expressed regarding the cost implications to some SDOs due to the elimination of the cover sheet method of national adoption. • Develop guidance on effectively conveying the importance of standardization to the senior corporate level (Use “Fear or greed”, or “Cost, liability or reputation”). • Consider the development of USA study of the economic benefits of standardization. • Co-locate a USNC US/TAG Administrator Workshop with meetings of the ANSI OMF, AIF or other governance groups.

  7. WE ARE HERE FOR YOU • Identified need for revisable files of ISO and IEC standards to support national adoption. • Lively discussion on ISO and IEC cooperation in general and specifically on ISO/TMB and IEC/SMB cooperation. • Why are we dedicated to standardization? • We get to work with other bright individuals to solve problems? • It is rewarding to see the market penetration of our work. • It is great just to see the accomplishment of realizing a published standard. • Our work makes life easier for consumers and the general public. • This is how we contribute to health, safety, environment. • It is our secret society. • It is always interesting and always different. • What more can ISO and IEC do for committee leaders? • Re-examine the value of the TC business plan template. • Develop mechanisms to create revisable versions of older standards requiring revision. • Provide more data and feedback (website hits, sales figures) to committees regarding their work.

  8. BOB’S CLOSING OBSERVATIONS

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