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Taking Advantage of New Technologies in the Public Sector

Taking Advantage of New Technologies in the Public Sector. Four State Professional Development Conference May 7, 2008 Stony Creek Inn St. Joseph, Missouri. Presented by Tye Parsons Executive Director, Northwest Missouri Regional Council of Governments. 1986. The People Born in 1986….

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Taking Advantage of New Technologies in the Public Sector

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  1. Taking Advantage of New Technologiesin the Public Sector Four State Professional Development Conference May 7, 2008 Stony Creek Inn St. Joseph, Missouri Presented by Tye Parsons Executive Director, Northwest Missouri Regional Council of Governments

  2. 1986

  3. The People Born in 1986… • Are 22 years old this year, and: • Graduating College • Starting Careers • Voting • Starting to participate in civic affairs, particularly in small, rural communities • Have never known a world without computers (and can’t remember a world without the Internet)

  4. A New Constituency • This new, connected generation approaches everyday tasks differently… • …And they expect to be able to interact with all aspects of life online, including government • How will Regional Planning Commissions provide services to a technology-enabled citizenry, including • The General Public • Local Elected Officials • Board Members • New Employees

  5. YOU THEM

  6. RPCs and Tech – Two Perspectives • Internal • How can an RPC take advantage of specific new technologies to be more efficient, while providing a higher level of services to its members? • External • How can an RPC increase member interactivity/communication/coordination by using new technologies?

  7. RPC / COG Technologies • Hardware and Software • E-Documents • Data Storage and Backup • Training • Websites

  8. Hardware and Software • Perform an annual technology audit (What do we need?) • Hardware Upgrades(Total or piecemeal?) • Software Upgrades(Industry Standard?)

  9. Tech Guy Server Switch UPS

  10. E-Documents • Easily share documents, both within your organization and with the public • Archive files, form completion • Utilize common file format • Industry standard is Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF)

  11. Data Storage and Backup • Do you have a data backup policy? • How often? • What media? • Do you have sufficient storage capacity?

  12. Training • Training is essential when introducing any new software/ hardware / service. • Continuing education on technology will help ensure staff uses technology to its fullest potential. • Training should be included in your technology budgeting.

  13. Website • Often the first impression of your organization • Is it a useful tool or an online brochure? • What is your website policy? • How often is it updated? • Who is in charge of gathering update information? • How often is it re-evaluated or redesigned? • If possible, utilize local students to help offset the cost of website development

  14. www.nwmorcog.org

  15. www.MACOGonline.org

  16. Technology Resources • Include technology upgrades in your annual budget • Take advantage of programs that allow funding of equipment • Explore organizations that offer software for at reduced cost for non-profit organizations • www.techsoup.org

  17. Recap • The generations beginning to take on civic leadership are most likely to interact with Regional Planning Commissions and Councils of Government utilizing new technologies • Technology Considerations for RPCs / COGs • Hardware & Software • E-Documents • Data Storage & Backup • Training • Website

  18. Taking Advantage of New Technologies in the Public Sector Thank You Presented by Tye Parsons Executive Director, Northwest Missouri Regional Council of Governments

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