1. Workplace Efficiencies

2. Purpose
Best Practices for a Technology Needs Assessment

3. Back Office Technology – Running your Business
Communication
Finance Workplace
Back
Office
Information Technology
Security Training

4. Communication
Conferencing
Mobile Email
Communication
Instant
Phones
Messaging
Calendaring Social Media

5. Workplace
Hardware
Support Software
Workplace
Policies Platforms

6. Training Resources
Online
In Person Books
Technology
Training
Libraries Video

7. Information Security
Logical
Information
Licensing Back-up
Security
DR
Procedures

8. Finance
Accounts
Payable
Accounts
Procurement
Receivable
Finance
P&L Depreciation

9. Appendix
• References/Resources
• Advice
• Technology Assessment Checklist
• Security Assessment Checklist

10. References/Resources
 Online
− Google it…
− Training - www.gcflearnfree.org
− MN Department of Economic Development -
www.positivelyminnesota.com/index.aspx
− Techsoup - www.techsoupforlibraries.org
− Technology Toolkit -
www.techsoupforlibraries.org/files/Planning%20for%20Success%20To
olkit.pdf
− Minnesota Council of Non-Profits - www.minnesotanonprofits.org

11. References/Resources cont.
 Youtube.com – How to start a small business videos
− www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3UiBNNCEu4
− www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-Eq-f_QyFY
− www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOl_-weiG1E&feature=fvwrel
 Books – Smart Policies for Workplace Technologies
 Community education
 Technical colleges
 Libraries

12. Advice
 Elect a board member who understand technology
 Appoint a final technology decision maker
 Establish and document a technology support strategy
− Review and update strategy yearly
− Ensure strategy includes budget

13. Questions?