Implementation Planning

Abstract

This presentation addresses key questions involved in the implementation of GISs, including: What is included in a strategic plan? Is the scale of this GIS departmental or enterprise-wide? Is this a centralized or distributed system? What is the user base? Is it management or staff (or both)? What is the list of tasks to be automated. What is the time line? When does each step need to be completed? Dependencies? What are priorities of data development input, application development and information products (data, maps, lists, etc.)? Can the organization direct the project development or are consultants needed? Where will project funding come from? Answers to these questions are contained within the presentation.