http://osswatch.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2013/03/21/open-source-meets-open-standards/

http://oss-watch.ac.uk/resources/openstandardsopensource

– why do some standards succeed and others fail?
– can we identify optimal conditions for engaging in standardisation?
– some standards are considered harmful: why, and how do we identify them?
– what governance structures are successful in attracting participation?
– what is the appropriate scale for a standard? For example, number of participants x complexity.
– is there a relationship between governance model of SSO and adoption/success?
– how can governments and their agencies participate in, and gain benefit from, standardisation?
– what is the nature of the relationship between R&D and standardisation? When does it become problematic?
– what do standards cost? How do you quantify the benefits?
– can we revise the conventional model of standardisation (i.e. the 3-box model)?
– are there tools that can improve the standards process? (writing, doc mgt, testing, feedback…)
– is the idea of a “standards incubator” worthwhile? (e.g. W3C CGs, CEN WSLT->TC)