Hi Tom, In my opinion, there was general assent that the field should be professionalized[1] to provide a better path for the instruction and guidance of new and current systems administrators, which would not only benefit them, but also their employers, and society at large (due to the ever-increasing reliance on computers.) There were some folks there who voiced concerns about things such as licensure, regulation, and the artificial limiting of who could practice as negative outcomes of professionalization.
As far as the strategy to achieve it, it was proposed at the end to: 1) Continue general discussion of this topic on this list [which I understand is open to anyone to join], and 2) Form a committee [which may or may not be an official project of LOPSA] to come up with a strategy and action plan. Others who were there might chime in with they remember and thought. (I am hoping to get some notes from some people who wrote down what they heard there, and will share that if/when I recieve them.) Would be very interested in your thoughts on this... Thanks, Will [1] Did not get to any consensus on a definition of professionalization; there are many to choose from it seems, and I presented a few as a part of a handout ( https://db.tt/qNTMYbX1 ) I provided at the BoF. This would be one of the first things to get some agreement on ;) On Sun, Nov 10, 2013 at 8:33 AM, Tom Limoncelli <[email protected]> wrote: > Will, > > For those of us that weren't there, can you state in simple terms the goal > agreed upon, and the strategy proposed to achieve it? > > Thanks, > Tom > > > > On Sat, Nov 9, 2013 at 7:51 PM, Willard Dennis > <[email protected]>wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> Very humbled that so many folks came out to the "From Occupation to >> Professional" BoF last Thurs evening at LISA'13. Being up against Google is >> tough ;) Thanks to all that came out and participated. >> >> I thought we had a good discussion there, and that most folks who spoke >> up were basically in agreement that it's a worthy goal, and should be >> worked on. >> >> So we already have a few folks who have volunteered to work on this, >> but if anyone is passionate about this topic and wants to devote some time >> to it, please speak up. I'll throw out a straw-man for further discussion >> on how we might approach the work after I have a few days to recover, and >> think about it. >> >> Of course, your comments, questions and ideas are very welcome, and feel >> free to discuss them here... >> >> Thanks again, >> Will >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Discuss mailing list >> [email protected] >> https://lists.lopsa.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/discuss >> This list provided by the League of Professional System Administrators >> http://lopsa.org/ >> >> > > > -- > Email: [email protected] Work: [email protected] > Skype: YesThatTom > Blog: http://EverythingSysadmin.com >
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