Workplace Efficiencies

Purpose

Best Practices for a Technology Needs Assessment

Back Office Technology – Running your Business

Back Office

Communication

Workplace

Technology Training

Information Security

Finance

Communication

Communication

Conferencing

Email

Instant Messaging

Social Media Calendaring

Phones

Mobile

Workplace

Workplace

Hardware

Software

Platforms Policies

Support

Training Resources

Technology Training

Online

Books

Video Libraries

In Person

Information Security

Information Security

Logical

Back-up

DR Procedures

Licensing

Finance

Finance

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Depreciation P & L

Procurement

Appendix

• References/Resources

• Advice

• Technology Assessment Checklist

• Security Assessment Checklist

References/Resources

Online

− Google it…

− Training - www.gcflearnfree.org

− MN Department of Economic Development -

www.positivelyminnesota.com/index.aspx

− Techsoup - www.techsoupforlibraries.org

− Technology Toolkit -

www.techsoupforlibraries.org/files/Planning%20for%20Success%20To

olkit.pdf

− Minnesota Council of Non-Profits - www.minnesotanonprofits.org

References/Resources cont.

Youtube.com – How to start a small business videos

− www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3UiBNNCEu4

− www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-Eq-f_QyFY

− www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOl_-weiG1E&feature=fvwrel

Books – Smart Policies for Workplace Technologies

Community education

Technical colleges

Libraries

Advice

Elect a board member who understand technology

Appoint a final technology decision maker

Establish and document a technology support strategy

− Review and update strategy yearly

− Ensure strategy includes budget

Questions?