GIS-Pro & CalGIS 2018

GIS Program  Management
Tuesday, October 9, 2018 - 8:30 AM -5:00 PM
Instructors:
Peter Croswell, PMP, GISP, CMS, President, Croswell-Schulte IT Consultants, Frankfort, KY
Randal Krejcarek, PE, GISP, Consultant, Spatial Focus LLC, Boca Raton, FL

This URISA Certified Workshop is designed to provide insights and guidelines for public agency GIS programs. It will examine the various organizational and management issues that program managers must address in order to develop and manage a successful GIS program. The course material will cover all aspects of GIS project and on-going program management including such areas as:

•     strategic and implementation planning
•     budgeting and financial management
•     business case development and cost-benefit evaluation
•     team building and human resources
•     product/service procurement and vendor/contract management
•     key technical management concerns and
•     important legal and policy issues for GIS project and program management

The workshop will focus on practical issues and challenges faced by GIS managers. It includes examples from actual GIS implementations and students will receive access to a variety of supplemental digital references and templates useful for GIS planning and management. The workshop will include a number of short demonstrations and group exercises focusing on GIS management challenges. The workshop is structured to encourage interaction and provide opportunities for attendees to share their ideas and experiences.

This workshop is most appropriate for the following types of people: a) current GIS management personnel seeking to polish their skills and examine approaches to management challenges, b) GIS or IT users and technical staff who are moving into management roles, c) IT management personnel who are becoming more involved with GIS program management or oversight.

Cost: One full-day or half-day workshop is included with full conference registration; $195 if only attending a workshop or adding a second half-day workshop

Evaluating the competencies of your organization to determine a path forward can be a daunting task. In this first session of the GMI (GIS Management Institute) mini-track, learn about the framework of the GCTM (Geospatial Technology Competency Model), proposed principles and foundations of GMBOK (GIS Management Body of Knowledge), and how to use the GISCMM (GIS Capability Maturity Model) beyond assessment to create actionable next steps.

• An Evaluation of Geospatial Competencies for Today, Tomorrow, and Beyond
  Rodney Jackson, GISP, Dean, GeoTech Center , Louisville, KY
• Using the GIS Capability Maturity Model for GIS Service Rationalization at King County GIS
  Greg Babinski, MA, GISP, Marketing & Business, Development Manager, King County GIS Center, Seattle, WA
  
• Proposed Foundations and Structure for a GIS Management Body of Knowledge and GIS Management Assessment Tools
  Ed Wells, GISP, University Park, MD

Evaluating the competencies of your organization to determine a path forward can be a daunting task. In this second session of the GMI (GIS Management Institute) mini-track, learn about the mechanics of the GMI, available tools and resources, how to effectively use the GISCMM (GIS Capability Maturity Model), and hear case studies from geospatial colleagues on their GMI experience.

• GIS Management Institute: Tools and Resources
  Rebecca Somers, GISP, GIS Management Consultant, GMI Chair, Somers-St.Claire GIS Management Consultants, Fairfax, VA
  Bryan Townsend, GISP, GIS Manager, York County , York, SC

NOTE THAT THIS SESSION WILL BE IN THE GRAND BALLROOM TO ACCOMMODATE A DIFFERENT ROOM SET-UP

Tired of wasting time in long, drawn-out meetings? Are you ready to finally have a productive meeting were everyone is fully engaged and participating? Are you ready for a fun new meeting format? The Lean Coffee method is all about collaboration and simplicity. In this workshop, we will cover what tools are necessary for conducting a Lean Coffee meeting and how it works. But most importantly, we will all have a Lean Coffee meeting together, followed by a retrospective to discuss the experience and how this meeting format can fit in at your organization.

• Hack Your Meetings with #LeanCoffee
  Tim Nolan, GISP, CGCIO, Applications Manager, Collin County, Texas, McKinney, TX

Beyond the technical aspects of your GIS leadership position, learn from colleagues how to effectively manage yourself as a leader, how data management plays a role, and how to build and empower your GIS team.

• Leadership through Data Management
  Lorri Peltz-Lewis, GISP, ASPRS GIS/LIS, Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) Program Manager, USDA Forest Service , Auburn, CA
• From Piecemeal to the Whole Pie: A Team Building Approach to GIS Implementation
  Mallory Graves, GIS Water Resources Associate II, Alta Environmental, Long Beach, CA

Planning for your GIS program’s sustainability can appear to be a daunting task, but this session will assist in your efforts. Hear from geospatial colleagues on various principles, methods, and tools for reviewing your current GIS program/department and planning strategies to be more data-driven in the future.

• Key Principles for GIS Planning and Management
  Ed Wells, GISP, University Park, MD
• Methods and Tools for GIS Program Review, Planning, and Improvement
  Rebecca Somers, GISP, GIS Management Consultant, Somers-St.Claire GIS Management Consultants , Fairfax, VA
• Are You Data-Driven?
  Adam Carnow, Community Evangelist, Esri, Charlotte, NC

The geospatial industry is one of the fastest growing economic segments in the world. This means there is a wealth of opportunity for those with the vision and courage to venture forth with their own company. However, for most of us while we might be experts on the technology, we are often inexperienced when it comes to the business aspects of running a company. There are many things which can quickly bring all our grand visions to a screeching halt.

Come learn tips/tricks of the trade from industry business owners that have learned lessons to creating successful ventures. During this panel discussion we will explore methods for leadership development, what it takes to start a business from scratch, select and market services, decision making for success and more.

• Unleashing your Entrepreneurial Spirit...without breaking it
  Tripp Corbin, GISP, CEO, eGIS Associates, Inc., Dacula, GA
  Teresa Townsend, AICP, Chief Executive Officer, Planning Communities, LLC, Raleigh, NC
  Allen Ibaugh, GISP, AICP, CEO, Data Transfer Solutions, Orlando, FL
  
  

This interactive session will address issues such as protecting your data, utilizing social media to promote GIS, taking GIS from good to great, and developing the best possible GIS team.

• MOU’s, IGA’s, Licensing Agreements, Disclaimers, Do I Need These and What Good Are They?
  Eric Bohard, GISP, Technical Services Manager, Clackamas County, Oregon, Oregon City, OR
• Get your Tweet on:  Social Media as an Effective GIS Management Tool
  Robert Kirkman, GISP, Enterprise Services Manger, Oregon Metro, Portland, OR
• Taking a GIS Team from Good to Great
  Toby Soto, www.GISSuccess.com, Riverside, CA
• Implementing an Internal GIS Assessment for Staff Development and Hiring Practice
  Carrie Carsell, GISP, GIS Specialist, Fehr & Peers, Carmichael, CA