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WIC EBT User Group Vendor Forum. July 2014. What is ?. Based in Boston >>>> Serving the World. Founded in 2000 by experienced consultants. Public and private sector practices. Core services: Strategic discovery Operations improvement IT enhancement
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WIC EBT User Group Vendor Forum July 2014
What is ? • Based in Boston >>>> Serving the World. • Founded in 2000 by experienced consultants. • Public and private sector practices. • Core services: • Strategic discovery • Operations improvement • IT enhancement • Results-driven. Pragmatic, highly analytical & collaborative. • Long-term client relationships. • often a blend. 2
Deep Relevant Experience Ripples Qualifications WIC Expertise Public & Private Experience High Caliber Team • WIC Projects in 3 States • Vision Development • Performance Management • Cost Neutrality • Participant Survey • WIC Branding • State Office Survey • Breastfeeding Improvement • Strategic Planning • Planning Grant • PAPD • Feasibility Study • IAPD • Project Management • EBT Implementation 3
Massachusetts WIC EBT in Pilot! Pilot (July ‘14) Implementation Kickoff (Oct ‘13) IAPD Feasibility Study & Cost Analysis (Feb ‘13) IT RFR (Jun ‘13) PAPD What? Who? When? Go for it! Ripples has supported MA WIC throughout planning and implementation… 4
EBT Management Key Elements • Develop a strong vision • Build the team (including IT contractors) • Plan ahead and manage the change process 5
Ripples Areas of Expertise Project Management Vision & Strategy Development Performance Improvement Change Management IT Assessment & Planning 6
Contact Info www.ripplesgroup.com Thomas Innis tinnis@ripplesgroup.com Alison Rogers arogers@ripplesgroup.com 7