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Results of Breakout Group Discussions

Results of Breakout Group Discussions. Group 1 – Decision Support Services Intentions – Actions = Squat. Key Topic Areas We Focused On As Defined by MIC/HIC Feedback and Input From NWS Leadership During Conference. 1) Training 2) Staffing 3) Tools 4) Impact based support 5) Culture.

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Results of Breakout Group Discussions

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  1. Results of Breakout Group Discussions Group 1 – Decision Support Services Intentions – Actions = Squat

  2. Key Topic Areas We Focused OnAs Defined by MIC/HIC Feedback and Input From NWS Leadership During Conference 1) Training 2) Staffing 3) Tools 4) Impact based support 5) Culture

  3. Proposed Field Actions Over Next 2-5 YearsTopic Area #1 Training • DSS Concept - defined, tools and processes • DSS lead person identified in each office – train the trainer • Partner with other agencies for training/exercises Regional/National Support Needed: • Equipment, tools, subject matter experts • Test beds and proving ground (How to brief, what works best, playbooks) • NOAA asset, full support and commitment from above, promote our services from above Challenges Identified • Money – Share/work/train with other agencies, private sector, and universities • Tough to do alone – (EMI) • Sustainability. Staffing turnover

  4. Proposed Field Actions Over Next 2-5 YearsTopic Area #2 Staffing • Identify office DSS threats and service baseline requirements • Identify gaps in service capabilities • Review needs to be done on current NWS staffing profile to align with strategic goals Regional/National Support Needed: • Evaluate HMT/Intern position • Can these slots be used for specialized roles? DSS, Climate, etc • Identify regional/national resources for long term support, ROC, EOC, etc Challenges Identified • Budget • LMR

  5. Proposed Field Actions Over Next 2-5 YearsTopic Area #3 Tools • Align current forecast system to DSS needs (Integration) • Integration of tools between NWS and partners. Impact Grids? • Best Practices. Need to evaluate and share/support through NWS Regional/National Support Needed: • Standardized tools, processes, and deliveries • AWIPS II opportunities • Fast track tech capabilities to serve partners Challenges Identified • Culture and training • $$$$ • Rapidly evolving technology • IT security

  6. Proposed Field Actions Over Next 2-5 YearsTopic Area #4 Impact Based Services • Incorporate core partners impacts • Establish measures for success • Rethink policies (impact based directives and remove organizational barriers for innovation) • Establish outside board to evaluate impact based services Regional/National Support Needed: • Leverage the organizational passion • Rapid infusion of technology Challenges Identified • Moving targets • Resistance to change

  7. Proposed Field Actions Over Next 2-5 YearsTopic Area #5 Culture • Use opportunity to create excitement and leverage change – i.e. 88D • Leverage existing culture? Regional/National Support Needed: • “Its a NWS thing” • Regions/Centers need to be on the same page with consistent message. • Enduring rallying point. Not a flavor of the month. • If we build it, they will come. Create a culture of indispensability. Challenges Identified • What we can provide? NOT what we can’t provide… • Ourselves

  8. SummaryKey Takeaways for NWS Leadership 1) Build a DSS proving ground at the NWSTC 2) Review current NWS staffing profile to align with strategic goals 3) Align current forecast system to DSS needs 4) Incorporate core partners impacts and needs and establish measures for success 5) Leverage our culture to market DSS opportunities

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