A presentation on best practices for cross-organization collaboration in the public sector, delivered by Arun Kumar of Kerika and Joy Paulus of the Washington State Office of the CIO
Salt Lake City Digital Marketing's Digital Marketing Conference September 2017
State of Utah Digital Marketing by Elisabeth Osmeloski
Elisabeth has over 18 years experience in digital marketing and is the co-founder of SLC|SEM, starting the association in 2011 after seeing the rise of Utah’s search marketing stars at industry events. She is VP of Brand Marketing & Experience for Third Door Media, working on event production and overseeing the experience for attendees of Search Marketing Expo and the MarTech Conference series. In addition, she manages multiple marketing tasks for leading publications Search Engine Land, Marketing Land and MarTech Today.
Applying Behavioural Science: evaluating the impact of your messages | Psycho...CharityComms
Ashley Perry, associate advisor, The Behavioural Insights Team
Visit the CharityComms website to view slides from past events, see what events we have coming up and to check out what else we do: www.charitycomms.org.uk
Human Centred Design: understanding the people you're trying to reach | Psych...CharityComms
Patrick Olszowski, founder, Outrageous Impact
Visit the CharityComms website to view slides from past events, see what events we have coming up and to check out what else we do: www.charitycomms.org.uk
Salt Lake City Digital Marketing's Digital Marketing Conference September 2017
State of Utah Digital Marketing by Elisabeth Osmeloski
Elisabeth has over 18 years experience in digital marketing and is the co-founder of SLC|SEM, starting the association in 2011 after seeing the rise of Utah’s search marketing stars at industry events. She is VP of Brand Marketing & Experience for Third Door Media, working on event production and overseeing the experience for attendees of Search Marketing Expo and the MarTech Conference series. In addition, she manages multiple marketing tasks for leading publications Search Engine Land, Marketing Land and MarTech Today.
Applying Behavioural Science: evaluating the impact of your messages | Psycho...CharityComms
Ashley Perry, associate advisor, The Behavioural Insights Team
Visit the CharityComms website to view slides from past events, see what events we have coming up and to check out what else we do: www.charitycomms.org.uk
Human Centred Design: understanding the people you're trying to reach | Psych...CharityComms
Patrick Olszowski, founder, Outrageous Impact
Visit the CharityComms website to view slides from past events, see what events we have coming up and to check out what else we do: www.charitycomms.org.uk
The current state of technology leaves a lot of people out - of innovation, education, the workforce, wealth and opportunity. This interactive workshop explores the current state for women and underrepresented minorities in tech, then delves into what each of us can do about it.
This workshop was given at Tech.co's Celebrate Tech Conference, and adapted from a talk I initially gave at AlterConf.
Michele Madden, managing director, nfpSynergy
Visit the CharityComms website to view slides from past events, see what events we have coming up and to check out what else we do: www.charitycomms.org.uk
What if we thought right outside the box?CharityComms
Antonio Cappelletti, director of engagement and communications, The Brain Tumour Charity
Visit the CharityComms website to view slides from past events, see what events we have coming up and to check out what else we do: www.charitycomms.org.uk
From Seven-Figure Loss to Industry Leader: This Century-Old NPO Prioritized i...Sachin Doshi
The key to employee-driven impact is an employee-first culture – the mantra is echoed by the likes of Richard Branson and Kip Tindell but is often (falsely) regarded as a significant financial burden or implemented as a list of superficial fringe benefits. A truly integrated employee-first philosophy promises significant ROI in the form of decreased turnover, increased engagement and productivity, improved mission outcomes – and in the case of Mental Health America, a seven-figure turnaround and industry-leading impact.
This presentation highlights the myriad benefits of assimilating an employee-first approach into the heart of an organization. How did MHA’s leadership and culture shift transform the “impact-ability" of its employees and enable it to lead its field? How does great culture drive great ideas?
Storytelling with Data (Global Engagement Summit at Northwestern University 2...Sara Hooker
Delta Analytics facilitated a workshop aimed at nonprofits in the initial stages of data collection. This workshop was hosted at the 2017 Global Engagement Summit at Northwestern.
The goal of the workshop is to equip social impact organizations with the tools necessary to start telling their story using data. This workshop was led by Sara Hooker and Jonathan Wang.
Delta Analytics is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that collaborates with non-profits all over the to generate positive social impact through key data insights and management services. Driven by a passion for numbers and dedication to community engagement, we help public service organizations with all their data-driven needs. Our mission, quite simply, is data for change.
From Connection to Innovation: Measuring Social Media Technology’s Impact on ...Kate O'Neill
presented at the Techville 2012 conference held by the Nashville Technology Council in May 2012 by Kate O'Neill, James Soto, Joshua Camp, and Joey Strawn
The transition to Universal Credit and the introduction of a lower benefit cap will become a reality for thousands of people this Autumn.
For the first time, Policy in Practice has modelled how welfare reform is affecting cities, towns and London Boroughs differently to create a national picture.
Using household-level data from different local authorities we’ve modelled the likely impact of continued deployment of welfare reforms on towns and cities that aren’t yet significantly affected.
By analysing the impact of Universal Credit on different types of councils we can predict how similar local authorities are likely to be hit.
Some areas in the UK will see a major impact almost overnight as a result of welfare reforms.
Listen to this webinar to learn:
1. How your local authority peers are impacted by welfare reforms (by council type)
2. What impact the lower benefit cap, Universal Credit and housing reforms will have (by council type)
3. How households in your local area are likely to be affected
The Future NGO is Agile, digital and entrepreneurial.pptx.pdfMzN International
We reflect on 10 years of building better NGOs and International Organisations. What are the factors that successful organizations have in common? What does the non-profit of the future look like?
Services for Later Life conference: A change in thinking: Redefining servicesAge UK
Age UK's Services for Later Life conference took place on 12 July 2012. This presentation was given by Dan Corry, Chief Executive, New Philanthropy Capital.
Educating Policy Makers and Telling Our StoryJim McKay
Policy presentation at the Alabama Children's Trust Fund Grantees meeting in Birmingham, AL, Aug. 2, 2016.
Federal updates on child welfare legislation are included.
The current state of technology leaves a lot of people out - of innovation, education, the workforce, wealth and opportunity. This interactive workshop explores the current state for women and underrepresented minorities in tech, then delves into what each of us can do about it.
This workshop was given at Tech.co's Celebrate Tech Conference, and adapted from a talk I initially gave at AlterConf.
Michele Madden, managing director, nfpSynergy
Visit the CharityComms website to view slides from past events, see what events we have coming up and to check out what else we do: www.charitycomms.org.uk
What if we thought right outside the box?CharityComms
Antonio Cappelletti, director of engagement and communications, The Brain Tumour Charity
Visit the CharityComms website to view slides from past events, see what events we have coming up and to check out what else we do: www.charitycomms.org.uk
From Seven-Figure Loss to Industry Leader: This Century-Old NPO Prioritized i...Sachin Doshi
The key to employee-driven impact is an employee-first culture – the mantra is echoed by the likes of Richard Branson and Kip Tindell but is often (falsely) regarded as a significant financial burden or implemented as a list of superficial fringe benefits. A truly integrated employee-first philosophy promises significant ROI in the form of decreased turnover, increased engagement and productivity, improved mission outcomes – and in the case of Mental Health America, a seven-figure turnaround and industry-leading impact.
This presentation highlights the myriad benefits of assimilating an employee-first approach into the heart of an organization. How did MHA’s leadership and culture shift transform the “impact-ability" of its employees and enable it to lead its field? How does great culture drive great ideas?
Storytelling with Data (Global Engagement Summit at Northwestern University 2...Sara Hooker
Delta Analytics facilitated a workshop aimed at nonprofits in the initial stages of data collection. This workshop was hosted at the 2017 Global Engagement Summit at Northwestern.
The goal of the workshop is to equip social impact organizations with the tools necessary to start telling their story using data. This workshop was led by Sara Hooker and Jonathan Wang.
Delta Analytics is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that collaborates with non-profits all over the to generate positive social impact through key data insights and management services. Driven by a passion for numbers and dedication to community engagement, we help public service organizations with all their data-driven needs. Our mission, quite simply, is data for change.
From Connection to Innovation: Measuring Social Media Technology’s Impact on ...Kate O'Neill
presented at the Techville 2012 conference held by the Nashville Technology Council in May 2012 by Kate O'Neill, James Soto, Joshua Camp, and Joey Strawn
The transition to Universal Credit and the introduction of a lower benefit cap will become a reality for thousands of people this Autumn.
For the first time, Policy in Practice has modelled how welfare reform is affecting cities, towns and London Boroughs differently to create a national picture.
Using household-level data from different local authorities we’ve modelled the likely impact of continued deployment of welfare reforms on towns and cities that aren’t yet significantly affected.
By analysing the impact of Universal Credit on different types of councils we can predict how similar local authorities are likely to be hit.
Some areas in the UK will see a major impact almost overnight as a result of welfare reforms.
Listen to this webinar to learn:
1. How your local authority peers are impacted by welfare reforms (by council type)
2. What impact the lower benefit cap, Universal Credit and housing reforms will have (by council type)
3. How households in your local area are likely to be affected
The Future NGO is Agile, digital and entrepreneurial.pptx.pdfMzN International
We reflect on 10 years of building better NGOs and International Organisations. What are the factors that successful organizations have in common? What does the non-profit of the future look like?
Services for Later Life conference: A change in thinking: Redefining servicesAge UK
Age UK's Services for Later Life conference took place on 12 July 2012. This presentation was given by Dan Corry, Chief Executive, New Philanthropy Capital.
Educating Policy Makers and Telling Our StoryJim McKay
Policy presentation at the Alabama Children's Trust Fund Grantees meeting in Birmingham, AL, Aug. 2, 2016.
Federal updates on child welfare legislation are included.
This seminar is geared toward “C" level executives.
A new tool for corporate impact: In the rapidly changing world of “CSR” and “shared impact” a new and innovative tool has been added by The Sheridan Group. They call it “Impact Advocacy”. Their approach is to help a corporate entity concerned about a social issue design and implement a program using advocacy models to create partnerships, achieve transformative outcomes, increase “good” brand recognition and build new political alliances. This idea requires the corporate partner to intentionally commit to a high social impact solution (such as passing legislation or increasing funding) and to achieve those goals in authentic partnership with the best performing experts in the non for profit space providing solutions across the nation.
This tool is new but TSG has a 25 year track record as the top advocacy organization for non profit public interest causes including creating the ONE Campaign with Bono, Leading the Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship movement and initiating the first policy effort on Human Trafficking and Slavery.
Tom is a veteran of the domestic AIDS movement, Gays in the Military and the cancer advocacy community. Our roundtable with Tom will detail this new idea, explore how it serves the C-suite, CSR, GR, PR and HR functions within any corporation and discuss the kinds of issues companies may choose to focus on using “Impact Advocacy” on. Since this new product is just rolling out, Tom is anxious and receptive to have feedback on how to improve the design and features of “impact advocacy” so that it truly fits the unique needs of corporations looking to distinguish themselves in the environment.
Gender Equality
Should be a priority for achieving employment growth, competiveness and economic recovery
Gender Equality is deemed to be a vital necessity by many
As the UK and Europe emerges from the current economic climate It should be a major concern for us all
This presentation supported my journey to be an active TAR
( Think Act Do ) supporter
In this compelling workshop, Bridgett will review multiple ways to manage your business reputation, appropriate ways to respond to negative feedback and how you can stay a step ahead of the media.
Kanban vs Scrum: What's the difference, and which should you use?Arun Kumar
Originally presented at the 207 Lean Transformation Conference, this presentation provides a practical introduction to Scrum, particularly for public sector employees, and guides you to deciding whether Kanban or Scrum will work best for your teams and projects.
Kanban in a Can: Capture, Visualize and Optimize your Everyday ProcessesArun Kumar
Kanban in a Can: use online taskboards, like Kerika, to capture, visualize, share and optimize your everyday business processes.
While we can all agree that 3-ring binders really suck as a way of capturing business processes, not many of us have moved past posting PDFs on our Intranets.
But PDFs on Intranet is just "paper on glass": instead of printing and distributing 3-ring binders, you are just moving the printing problem to your users.
Visual process templates is an innovative solution to shortening the PDCA cycle in a dramatic way.
Distributed Lean & Agile Teams in the Public Sector: Lessons LearnedArun Kumar
When Worlds Collide: Distributed Lean and Agile Teams in the Public Sector.
This presentation was given by Arun Kumar, founder & CEO of Kerika, at the Lean Transformation Conference in Tacoma, Washington, on Oct 21-22, 2014.
Over 2,700 attendees attended the conference, primarily from the public sector.
Using Kerika for Washington State government workArun Kumar
Quick guidelines for anyone working in a Washington State government agency who is planning on using Kerika: what you can use Kerika for, what sort of data you can store in Kerika, and how you can get help!
How a state agency became Lean, thanks to KerikaArun Kumar
A presentation from the Washington State Auditor's Office, describing how the agency, working as a distributed team of auditors spread out across the state, adopted Lean principles and organized their work with Kanban boards, using Kerika
Kerika: A Case Study of a Project Management Office at Treinen AssociatesArun Kumar
Will Treinen of Treinen Associates presents a short-case study of how he used Kerika to build a more effective Project Management Office (PMO), enabling him to manage the extraordinary growth of his business. (600% last year!)
Traditional Scrum approaches won't help you if you have to deal with distributed agile teams.
Arun Kumar, founder and CEO of Kerika, presents three generic strategies for handling distributed agile teams and discusses the relative merits of these. (Spoiler alert: Arun's frustrations with traditional methods and tools led him to design and build Kerika, the only task board that's designed specially for distributed agile teams :-)
What is the point of small housing associations.pptxPaul Smith
Given the small scale of housing associations and their relative high cost per home what is the point of them and how do we justify their continued existance
Presentation by Jared Jageler, David Adler, Noelia Duchovny, and Evan Herrnstadt, analysts in CBO’s Microeconomic Studies and Health Analysis Divisions, at the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists Summer Conference.
Many ways to support street children.pptxSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
Up the Ratios Bylaws - a Comprehensive Process of Our Organizationuptheratios
Up the Ratios is a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap in STEM education for underprivileged students by providing free, high-quality learning opportunities in robotics and other STEM fields. Our mission is to empower the next generation of innovators, thinkers, and problem-solvers by offering a range of educational programs that foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
At Up the Ratios, we believe that every student, regardless of their socio-economic background, should have access to the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in today's technology-driven world. To achieve this, we host a variety of free classes, workshops, summer camps, and live lectures tailored to students from underserved communities. Our programs are designed to be engaging and hands-on, allowing students to explore the exciting world of robotics and STEM through practical, real-world applications.
Our free classes cover fundamental concepts in robotics, coding, and engineering, providing students with a strong foundation in these critical areas. Through our interactive workshops, students can dive deeper into specific topics, working on projects that challenge them to apply what they've learned and think creatively. Our summer camps offer an immersive experience where students can collaborate on larger projects, develop their teamwork skills, and gain confidence in their abilities.
In addition to our local programs, Up the Ratios is committed to making a global impact. We take donations of new and gently used robotics parts, which we then distribute to students and educational institutions in other countries. These donations help ensure that young learners worldwide have the resources they need to explore and excel in STEM fields. By supporting education in this way, we aim to nurture a global community of future leaders and innovators.
Our live lectures feature guest speakers from various STEM disciplines, including engineers, scientists, and industry professionals who share their knowledge and experiences with our students. These lectures provide valuable insights into potential career paths and inspire students to pursue their passions in STEM.
Up the Ratios relies on the generosity of donors and volunteers to continue our work. Contributions of time, expertise, and financial support are crucial to sustaining our programs and expanding our reach. Whether you're an individual passionate about education, a professional in the STEM field, or a company looking to give back to the community, there are many ways to get involved and make a difference.
We are proud of the positive impact we've had on the lives of countless students, many of whom have gone on to pursue higher education and careers in STEM. By providing these young minds with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed, we are not only changing their futures but also contributing to the advancement of technology and innovation on a broader scale.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
ZGB - The Role of Generative AI in Government transformation.pdfSaeed Al Dhaheri
This keynote was presented during the the 7th edition of the UAE Hackathon 2024. It highlights the role of AI and Generative AI in addressing government transformation to achieve zero government bureaucracy
Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
Canadian Immigration Tracker March 2024 - Key SlidesAndrew Griffith
Highlights
Permanent Residents decrease along with percentage of TR2PR decline to 52 percent of all Permanent Residents.
March asylum claim data not issued as of May 27 (unusually late). Irregular arrivals remain very small.
Study permit applications experiencing sharp decrease as a result of announced caps over 50 percent compared to February.
Citizenship numbers remain stable.
Slide 3 has the overall numbers and change.
3. More people
Source: OFM
hare of total growth was 58 percent and 62 percent, respectively. This is the third consecutive year
hat migration has exceeded the prior decade average of 45,000.
Figure 1. State Population Change and Components of Change
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40,000
60,000
80,000
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Population Change
Natural Increase
Net Migration
12. Underlying Problem
• 100K+ people in 2015
• 35K housing units
• State spent $618K per year on data
with 20-30% errors in locating
addresses
We’re not on the same page!
13. Impact of the Problem
• Emergency Services may not
respond to the correct location
• Local taxes are not collected properly.
People lose confidence in government
14. Impact of the Problem
• Emergency Services may not
respond to the correct location
• Local taxes are not collected properly.
People lose confidence in government
15. Solving the Problem
• 12 agencies collaborated to find a
solution
• Needed the right platform
– Web-based tools (Kerika), not
SharePoint
• Kanban and Scrum methodologies
– Fast process improvements
16. And it was worth it…
• 18 agencies and tribal entities already
benefiting
• 34.8 million records processed
• $138,000 in direct savings already
–$15million projected
ROI within 3 months of launch
19. Underlying Problem
• 12,000 miles of trails
– Hiking, biking, riding…
• Multiple jurisdictions
– DNR, USFS, Parks, Counties…
No single view into the wonders of
Washington’s Parks
20. Impact of the Problem
• Many agencies use trails data
• A single state trails database didn’t
exist
No common way for us to do our jobs
21. Solving the Problem
• Need collaboration tools that are in
the cloud
• Need the right participants
22. And it was worth it…
• Public/Private partnerships
strengthened
• Better coordination between state &
local government
Trails work incorporated in the National
Map!
25. Underlying Problem
• Stakeholder coordination and
outreach is a challenge
–Traditional tools work for some but
not all agencies
–Technical & management
engagement styles are different
–Building consensus is critical
26. The Impact of the Problem
• We need to reach a balance on
technical issues
If we can’t get buy-in than adoption is
impacted!
27. Solving the Problem
• 27 Agencies have to collaborate!
Which means we need
• Easy ways to communicate
• Easy ways to update versioned
documents
28. And it was worth it…
• The standards development and
review process works
– Updated and created 5 new
standards that agencies needed
• And is streamlined
Trails work incorporated in the National
Map!
30. Inspiring Reason (Vision)
• Everyone needs an affirmative reason
to do something
• Something that promotes and
sustains interest and enthusiasm.
Don’t do it just out of fear.
31. Timing
• People need to feel the pain.
– It hurts already.
– It will hurt for a long time.
Not every project is ready, now.
32. Confident Team
• Strength comes from confidence.
– In yourself
– In your team
• Self-managing people
No hierarchy to fall back upon: it’s up to
you to get the job done.
35. Your old habits
• Don’t include people who hate
change, on a change project.
– An expert with the wrong attitude
can squelch the team.
– Check your own behavioral
expectations at the door.
Agree to change
36. Your old rivalries
• Forget the history between
departments, agencies, managers.
• Don’t bring a knife to a gun fight.
• Don’t bring a gun to a knife fight.
This isn’t a fight at all.
37. Your old-style Sponsor
• Need a Sponsor that will embrace
change.
• And think big.
• And think broad.
Old-style Sponsorship will clip your
wings.
38. How to Get Started
• Talk to your peers
– Yes, there’s someone in your
agency who has done this
• Talk to the Wise Lady
– She will connect you
• Get the right tools
– Kerika, Box, WebEx
Hi folks,
My name is Arun Kumar, and this is Joy Paulus.
I am the founder and CEO of Kerika; our product meets all the work management needs of distributed, Lean and Agile teams.
Joy is a long-time public servant, and is currently the state’s Chief GIS Officer in the Office of the CIO.
Our talk today is about collaboration across boundaries: organizational boundaries, geographic boundaries, and even across the public, nonprofit and private sectors.
Collaboration across organizational and geographic boundaries is hard, and different, so: why bother?
Is there a compelling reason for us to work differently – to take on the new challenges presented by cross-organizational collaboration?
From the perspective of this audience, which is almost entirely people working in state, county and city government in Washington, here are some sobering figures that I sourced from the Office of Financial Management.
This chart shows how the population of Washington State has been changing over the past 35 years.
Note that this represents increases in population: not total population.
So while the rate of increase has occasionally dipped – most recently during the Great Recession – the total population has been rising steadily.
The red line represents the “natural increase”: what you would expect simply from births among people already living in the state.
The big swing is the “net migration”: the relative attractiveness of Washington State as a place to migrate to, whether you are already living in the United States or immigrating from abroad.
If we dig into the OFM data a little more, we can get a better idea of how this growing population needs more services.
The blue line here represents the senior segment of the population, and as you can see it has been rising steadily over the years.
The red line represents the school-age population: it too has been rising fairly steeply, with some leveling off in the past few years.
So: not only do we have more people living in the state, but we have more people who need more services from the state.
At the same time, if we look at per-capita expenditure by the state, it’s a pretty gloomy picture!
Per-capita expenditure by the state fell in the Great Recession, and the best-case outlook seems to be that it will remain flat – certainly no one in Olympia expects per-capita expenditures to rise much in the coming years.
This, then, is the squeeze that makes it imperative for all of us to start embracing cross-organizational collaboration: we have more people, with expectations of what the state will do for them ratcheting upwards (never downwards!), and a declining amount of money with which to meet those expectations.
Apart from Utopia, that is…
Much of this conference is already devoted to process improvements, Kaizen, etc., so we are not going to talk about that in our session.
Instead, we will focus on the concept of leverage, and argue that cross-organizational collaboration can provide the leverage needed to to meeting the rising expectations of an increasing population, without having more money to do so.
This sort of press, unfortunately, highlight our inability to get it right sometime…
Marcy found that she was being taxed a King Co transit tax when she actually lived in Pierce County
A business applied for a Thurston County license and they misidentified them as living in Lewis County
Both examples of how misplacing a person in the wrong location can have financial ramifications to citizens
So, why does this matter… because we’re in the limelight more often than we’d like and its because our addresses are wrong and have resulted in bad decisions and even worse results.
The Oso mudslide, the Bellingham Pipeline explosion, the Howard Hansen Dam leak --- all examples of emergency situations where knowing where people lived was important
But, when governmental entities maintain various client databases of addresses we’re all working from different pages of a playlist.
Having a master list of addresses and their correct location on a map is critical!
In 2006 the Legislature asked Recreation & Conservation Office (RCO) to create a trails data and gave them ~ $135K
In January 2007 they completed a feasibility study and the report indicated it would cost an estimated $1.7-2.3 million dollars to collect and integrate the data from across the various entities
Fast forward to 2014, lots of technology changes since then…
This initially began as a volunteer project
Received grant funding from the Recreation & Conservation Office in September 2014
We began collecting trails data from over 25 different entities – it took a lot of coordination and collaboration
Joy
Many agencies use trails data
Different agencies use different database designs
We end up with a….
Disjointed picture of the resources opportunities in WA
Frustration at not being able to compare trails across jurisdictions
The public ends up not sure what or if trails link up with each other and end up having to go to numerous sites to find what they’re looking for.
Joy
We aggregate data from wherever we could get it
Our team was distributed with folks in Bellingham, Poulsbo, & Olympia. The “Cloud” enabled our success
ArcGIS On-line
Amazon Web Services
Kerika
WebEx
Reach out to different agencies
Data search lasted 6 months
We migrated data to the federal standard.
We fostered federal, state, local, and private partnerships
Using one standard design saves time and resources when we integrate this information the next time
The data is out there
People want to get involved to continue to improve it
We're doing the second update presently
Remember that Legislative trails report? We did this project for 1/10th the cost
It also has the obvious pitfalls as we try to implement sound, flexible and valuable guidance around information technology.
And we don’t always get it right which I’m sure we can all point to examples of this….
But clearly, policy and standards are the best way we have make sure we’re all moving in a similar direction in state government.
That way we can easily share information that’s collected
Without them we get anarchy
Within the geospatial community we’ve seen success in doing this.
Our governance body includes some of the largest state agencies
And we leverage technology to get it done so its easy for everyone – even those who aren’t on the SGN
Using these tools and approaches, we updated & created 5 new standards as asked for by the agencies
Remember the trails project? OCIO now requires that this standard be used by all state agencies who collect trails data and was adopted by the user community.
Arun
Arun
Arun
And, by the way, we live what we preach.
Joy works for the state government in Olympia, and Arun works for a private company (Kerika) in Issaquah.
To put together this presentation, from initial brainstorming to final product, we used Kerika – here’s what our board looked like as we built this talk together.
Feel free to reach out to both of us if you would like to chat more on this topic!