U.S. Department of the InteriorU.S. Geological Survey

Richard Huffine

September 15, 2009

Council for Data IntegrationPlanning Team Summary

Overview

Role of the Program Planning TeamFY2010 Council ScheduleFace-to-Face MeetingsAdopting a StrategySupporting Workgroups and Action TeamsManaging ExpectationsPlanning Team Members

Role of the Program Planning Team

Moving forward, the Program Planning Committee will be engaged:

Identifying presentations for future Council MeetingsRaising issues for the Council to discussDeveloping agendas for future Face-to-Face meetingsTouch base with the Co-Chairs of the Council periodically to make sure the team is on the right track

FY 2010 Council Schedule

Monthly Conference CallsFollowing up on action itemsEducating the Council on Opportunities and ChallengesStatus updates from workgroups and action teamsAdoption of strategy components and review of progress madeContinued building of connections and working relationships

Face-to-Face Meetings

Planning Team will help decide when additional face-to-face meetings are needed and what will be addressed Identify themes the Council is pursuing that would be of interest to broader audiences?

Other USGS Program staffOther Interior organizationsOther Federal Departments/AgenciesStates and other cooperators

Adopting a StrategyReviewing the draft document

Institutionalizing Data Integration at the USGSConsider each of the seven sections during successive conference calls:

1. Summary2. Science Perspective3. The Problem4. What We Need To Do5. Planning6. Organization and Funding7. Appendices

Projects, Data Standards, Tools, Search and Warehousing

Supporting Workgroups and Action Teams

Conference calls scheduled around the Council SchedulePotential for additional meetings:

Technical Exchange MeetingsWorkshops and Workgroup Meetings

Defined deliverables, schedules, and decision pointsIdentify external groups that can contribute and coordinate schedules

Managing Expectations

How can we work together as a Council and Practitioners to manage our shared expectations?Are their tools we can use to maintain communication outside of formal programs?

MyUSGS Wiki and Document RepositoryWebEx sessions to raise awareness and share status updatesOther tools and approaches?

Planning Team Members

Current MembersGladys CotterDave FedererMarty GoldhaberHarry HouseMike McHaleLinda LeakeStan Ponce

New Members are Welcome!

Contact Information

Richard Huffine703-648-7182rhuffine@usgs.gov