Re: Representative

From: Mohammad Nadim <nadim.attari_at_gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 23 May 2015 21:59:26 +0400

Hi Dhiruj,

I would like you, together with others, to be part of MIU team to attend
the "Mauritius Open Data Readiness Assessment: Civil Developers and Data
Activists" workshop.

I believe SM will be in the team. I'll also participate.

Regards,
Nadim Attari


On 23 May 2015 at 17:59, Dhiruj Rambaran <dhiruj_at_shoponline.mu> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I'm absolutely fine with SM representing :) as I would have a problem with
> the mini skirts. He is a logical choice.
>
> I'm not really an expert in anything (though I'm good with software
> engineering) but I like to think i'm just a general all-rounder, see things
> and spot possibilities.
>
> But yes, I am relatively unknown.
>
> For now...
>
> Dhiruj
>
>
> On 22/05/2015 22:10, Shelly Hermia Bhujun wrote:
>
> Hi Dhiruj,
>
> First of all, i would like to thank you for taking the initiative to
> have us represented in events organized by the MTCI.
>
> Of the reasons i asked SM to represent us is because of his:
> 1.Expertise
> 2.Experience
> 3.He has the integrity
> 4.His regular participation on the ML
> 5.He is straightforward, explains things in a diplomatic manner and he
> would take responsibility for what he is saying.
> 6.He would an email to the ML to report what he had said and what has been
> said.
> 7.I am confident that when SM is going to represent us, he is going to
> express our views and not side with the Government.
> 8.He responds quickly.
> 9.He is not distracted by girls who wears mini skirts at events.
> 10.He follows up on the issues which have been discussed.
>
> I do not doubt your expertise or experience. I would appreciate if you
> could participate in our various discussions as it helps me to understand
> your opinions and your reaction in difficult situations. This would
> eventually help me understand how you would tackle such topics if you are
> selected as a representative for the Mauritius Internet Users.
>
> Thank you in advance for your collaboration.
> Regards.
>
> __________________________________________________________________________________
> > Date: Fri, 22 May 2015 21:26:31 +0400
> > From: dhiruj_at_shoponline.mu
> > To: sm+mu_at_elandsys.com; mauritius-internet-users_at_lists.elandnews.com
> > Subject: Re: Representative
> >
> > Hi SM,
> >
> > Yes I would like to be put forward as a possible representative in
> > certain subject matters where I have good experience and thus may be
> > beneficial to the group as a whole.
> >
> > However please note that, in my conversation with MICT, I did push for a
> > group of individuals to be present, not just one representative. In this
> > vein I was thinking along the lines that we have some outstanding young
> > people in this group, each very knowledgeable in certain areas. This is
> > fantastic. However, and this is where I feel I may have a role to play,
> > when dealing with government you are basically dealing with 'egos'.. and
> > fragile ones at that! To sit there and take an 'attack stance'
> > automatically puts the govt lot into defense mode and, consequently,
> > they will try and shoot down every suggestion we may possibly make.
> >
> > I propose that I could (subject to vote) attend these meetings as some
> > sort of "good cop", helping getting points across but in the most
> > delicate fashion. Yes I can lose my cool sometimes too, but not as much
> > as I would 25 years ago (lol).
> >
> > We are all disgusted and frustrated by govt in IT.. and IT in govt and
> > it can be (very) hard to control ourselves sometimes.
> >
> > At the end of it all we are all aiming for the same result.. and that is
> > to be heard, to be taken seriously and to have our suggestions acted
> upon.
> >
> > Your thoughts please....
> >
> > Dhiruj
> >
> >
> > On 22/05/2015 14:10, S Moonesamy wrote:
> > > Hi Dhiruj,
> > > At 22:23 21-05-2015, Dhiruj Rambaran wrote:
> > >> I have just had a conversation with MICT regarding this group's
> > >> representation (and to take us seriously) at any upcoming major ICT
> > >> events. I have been told this is interesting and have received an
> > >> invite for this group. Just to make it clear I am NOT the
> > >> representative of this group so I will hand over this invite to our
> > >> group's representative.
> > >
> > > The selection of a representative for an event or an issue usually
> > > works as follows:
> > >
> > > 1. One or more persons volunteer to represent the Mauritius Internet
> > > Users
> > > at an event or for an issue.
> > >
> > > 2. Shelly, currently leading the Mauritius Internet Users, chooses the
> > > representative(s) based on consensus.
> > >
> > > My personal preference is for the representative to report to the
> > > mailing list about his/her activity. It is a good way to find out
> > > whether the representative was a doll at the event. The
> > > representative is supposed to make a disclosure if there is a conflict
> > > of interest.
> > >
> > > I'll propose your name as representative of the Mauritius Internet
> > > Users if there is an event you are interested in.
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > > S. Moonesamy
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
>
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