diff --git a/discussion_policy.htm b/discussion_policy.htm index f49f40c..6aa41c8 100644 --- a/discussion_policy.htm +++ b/discussion_policy.htm @@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ degenerating into a shouting match.

Avoid Parkinson's Bicycle Shed.  Parkinson described a committee formed to oversee design of an early nuclear power plant.  There were three agenda items - when to have tea, where to put the bicycle shed, and how to -ensure nuclear safety.  Tea was was disposed of quickly as trivial.   +ensure nuclear safety.  Tea was disposed of quickly as trivial.   Nuclear safety was discussed for only an hour - it was so complex, scary, and technical that even among experts few felt comfortable with the issues.  Endless days were then @@ -110,7 +110,7 @@ spent discussing where to put the bicycle shed (the parking lot would be a modern equivalent) because everyone understood the issues and felt comfortable discussing them. 


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Revised 06 July, 2001 +

Revised 24 September, 2001