ABSTRACT
We are about to enter a new world of advanced and innovative spatial analytics in local government and, with it, a future that includes a very different relationship with geospatial technology. We must change the way we train, educate, and transfer GIS knowledge to one another. We must understand what drives people to learn, think, and innovate. We must find new ways of capturing and appreciating outstanding human performance. All of this will include completely different management and learning styles and a new generation of Geographic Information Officers (GIO). Your goal is to plan, design, and build an enduring, sustainable, and enterprise GIS that first asks the questions, how healthy is my organization now, and how can we be prepared for the future? The good news is that a corporate-style diagnosis in the form of this book’s formula for success is the starting point for all local governments. Knowing your strengths and weaknesses will allow you to prioritize investment and resources.
