stepping into the unknown: e-government projects in somerset ciara eastell, principal assistant...
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Stepping into the unknown:
e-government projects in SomersetCiara Eastell,
Principal Assistant County Librarian
Stepping into the unknown….
Where we: started from are now we’re going to
What lessons we’ve learnedFocus on skills required
A toe in the water…….
2002 E-enabled services (through Foursite) Two major projects on the horizon No dedicated resource Lack of corporate appreciation
Getting submerged……
2003/4 Implementation of People’s Network Going live with ‘Answers Now’ Building Somerset Gateway Developing Somerset Direct ICT Strategy and PN Development Plan
Service began in Nov 2002 Partnership with Brisbane, Richland and
Christchurch Genuinely 24/7 1061 enquiries to date Online ‘chat’ software Adapted from private sector (eg e-Bay,
QVC) Somerset’s librarians operate 09:00 – 15:00 Through the night, American, Australian & NZ librarians answer enquiries
How does it work?
How does it work?
The quest for information
How are old wrecks recycled into new cars?
What must be submitted to your council if you wish to add an extension to your house?
Why do whales beach themselves?
Can I fly after a knee operation?
When did Sir Topham Hat replace the fat controller?
Which DJ is descended from Robert Louis Stevenson?
What an excellent service. I have been stumbling around the Internet and posting messages on message boards trying to find an answer – and got pointed in the right direction really quickly.
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Customer Feedback
More feedback
Simple community information database Using ‘Civis’, DS CI module Taken a partnership approach Working with IRT and Care Direct Now working with Seamless Raised the profile significantly
Somerset Direct
Major corporate and District Council project……. in CPA terms
Telephone contact centre Underpinning knowledge base Seconded member of staff All services going live at the moment (today!) Process maps, CMS, etc No chance for changing processes Marketing strategy
What we’ve learned along the way
Contribution of partners Value of customer/partner feedback Opportunities for staff development Adopt a project management approach Get the value from your partners Anticipate future requirements Get the balance right Ask for what you need
Skills required
Marketing – sell your service Information management Project management Partnership Open-ness & flexibility Bid writing
Where to now?
2004/5 E-innovations project
LMS contract for Foursite & Bristol Development Plan for People’s
Network Foursite devts – enriched content, online registration, authentication
Identifying full-time resource
