Docs Leadership: How to get there from here.

[John J. McDonough]

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> I think elections are important but I also trust our current leadership
> to make the decision.

I think we should have elections.  That lends some credibility to the new 
leader.  As I understand it, though, the last time we didn't have enough 
suckers, er.... candidates.  If that continues it could be a problem, then 
maybe just anointing someone is the right answer.

One issue is that I suspect a lot of good potential leaders don't see 
themselves as politicians.  If the leader were selected, others within the 
team could do some behind the scenes persuading perhaps a little more 
easily.  And at least at this point in time, those who really led the charge 
last time are probably in a better position than anyone to recognize the 
strengths and weaknesses of the players.

--McD