2012 Skills Based Summit - Thomson Reuters Workplace Efficiencies
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Workplace Efficiencies
Transcript of 2012 Skills Based Summit - Thomson Reuters Workplace Efficiencies
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
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?
