Hello,

Apologies in advance if I am not using the most appropriate
terminalogy. I am trying to find a way to structure a group discussion
on several topics all within the same emails which people update. For
instance, suppose there are 3 individuals (not on the same exchange
network) discussing 2 topics. If this were excel, I would have 3 rows
and 5 columns e.g.

Blank John Jane Joe End Conclusion
Topic 1 blah 1 blah 2 blah 3
blah 7 blah 8 ABC
Topic 2 blah 4 blah 5 blah 6
blah 9 DEF

The 3 individuals need to discuss the 2 topics. Separting this into 2
emails doesn't solve the problem because people are not rigourous
enough keeping only 1 topic in an email they naturally address more
than 1 topic. I have looked at public folders but not sure that is an
option because the 3 individuals are working remotely. I am not even
sure that Outlook is the best application since all the text and
exchange of information is unstructured.
Any suggestions in outlook or other office or online source? I have
looked at online collaborative tools but they are about
costing/timetables. I am purely managing a discussion and ultimately a
decision. thanks.

Daniel

On 21 Sep 2006 03:20:55 -0700, wrote:

I am not even sure that Outlook is the
best application[...]

Absolutely... For group discussions, use a vehicle made for just that.
You can easily start your own group at:

http://groups.yahoo.com

http://group.google.com

A_C

wrote:
Hello,

Apologies in advance if I am not using the most appropriate
terminalogy. I am trying to find a way to structure a group discussion
on several topics all within the same emails which people update. For
instance, suppose there are 3 individuals (not on the same exchange
network) discussing 2 topics. If this were excel, I would have 3 rows
and 5 columns e.g.

Blank John Jane Joe End Conclusion
Topic 1 blah 1 blah 2 blah 3
blah 7 blah 8 ABC
Topic 2 blah 4 blah 5 blah 6
blah 9 DEF

What you want is a Domino server and Notes with discussion databases.

I'd better get my coat now and run fast.
See ya.

Martin@etiqa wrote:

I'd better get my coat now and run fast.

The correct tool for the job is always a good idea. Outlook is not
well-suited to this function, so suggesting another tool is certainly
appropriate.
--
Brian Tillman