No GIS is an Island How (and why) we should compare ourselves and share our solutions
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The document discusses the importance of comparing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) across agencies in Washington State to improve operational effectiveness and return on investment (ROI). It highlights various surveys and studies conducted from 2004 to 2017 that address GIS staffing, funding, and web mapping applications, emphasizing the need for shared solutions and best practices. The author advocates for collaboration and critical analysis among GIS professionals to enhance performance and resource allocation.
No GIS is an Island How (and why) we should compare ourselves and share our solutions
- 1. No GIS is an Island How (and why) we should compare ourselves and share our solutions Greg Babinski, MA, GISP Finance & Marketing Manager King County GIS Center 2017 Washington GIS Conference Washington GIS Managers Workshop Tacoma, Washington May 16, 2017
- 2. Comparing GIS in Washington State 2004 survey & study of local agency GIS staffing in Washington & Oregon
- 3. Comparing GIS in Washington State 2005 panel session on coordinating GIS across the PNW
- 4. Comparing GIS in Washington State 2006 panel sessions on coordinating GIS across cities and counties
- 5. Comparing GIS in Washington State 2007 panel sessions on funding GIS
- 6. Comparing GIS in Washington State 2008 survey and analysis of GIS-based web mapping application
- 7. Comparing GIS in Washington State 2008-2009 Development and application of the original GIS CMM
- 8. Typical GIS Business Case End result is a variety of financial and non-financial benefits
- 9. GIS is Complex Geospatial Technology Competency Model Geospatial Management Competency Model Geographic Information Science & Technology Body of Knowledge
- 10. GIS is a Complex System
- 11. GIS is a Complex System
- 12. Models Create a Framework to Understand Complex Systems
- 13. Models Create a Framework to Understand Complex Processes
- 14. Bringing Architecture Models and Process Models Together 2011 Development of the GMCM strawman draft and GISCMM peer review
- 15. Bringing Architecture Models and Process Models Together 2014 Daylong Hands-on GISCMM Workshop
- 16. Bringing Architecture Models and Process Models Together
- 17. Theory of GIS Management: As GIS Operational Maturity Improves, ROI Increases
- 18. Should we build bridges between islands of GIS?
- 19. Should we build bridges between islands of GIS?
- 20. URISA’s GIS Management Institute Enhancing GIS Operational Effectiveness & ROI 2014 GMI GIS Metric Survey found a negative correlation between agency size and GIS resources with number of GIS user support provided R=(-)0.2652)
- 21. How should we build bridges between islands of GIS? Within a model-based framework? • If not, how? In an environment that supports process sharing to identify and refine best-practices? • If we do not share our practices, how can we develop best- practices? With an understanding of the metrics that differentiate us? • If not, how can we analyze and understand variations? In an environment that supports critical analysis? • If we are not open to critique, how can we progress?
- 22. Discussion Ideas for Next Steps ACCIS-like GIS managers’ listserv GIS managers’ searchable online repository of GIS operational policies, procedures, architecture, metrics, etc. Pursue statewide license of URISA GMI GIS Assessment service Do not limit to Washington State