An opened (non-mandatory) group meeting was held to discuss the ePerformance system and the Tribble committee report on 2013/01/30.

Attendees: Jerome (chair), Leve, Jason, Lidia, Victor, Dmitry
Not-attending: Yuri, Wayne
Excused: Gene (on leave)

While a general EMail was sent to the team on 1/29/2013 with the date of the 11th set for meeting and discussing the defined goals, the following issues were covered for the ePerformance:

• The discussion I had with Bob Lincoln, HR manager and information I got from it (how the process was organized, why the process was started, what was the objectives of the changes, ...)
• Answering questions on what constitute a goal and gather feedback on the process
• Indicating the possible problems with the system (a few technical ones as well as organizational)
• Indicating the possible gain from the system (clarity could be gained in some cases)

THe Tribble commitee report discussion coverred for

• Answering remaining questions and concerns
• Provide a second reading of the findings, consistent with laboratory position
• Provide some of the "behind the doors" information
• Remind of the action undertaken for making sure the team could transit to new responsibilities
• Cover for our options in case of a "over the cliff" scenario
• Discuss budget profiles and reasoning (cost projections for NPP were explained)
• Discuss consequence of budget cuts, budget sequestration and related processes
• Answer questions and gather concerns
• Note the action items and path forward undertaken by lab management and STAR management

The team present was also informed of the second pass discussion with Bob Lincoln (benefits).