LSC TIG CONFERENCE 2014 Sessions Strategic Technology Planning Thursday • 10:00 - 11:15 am • (St. Johns) “Remember: no matter where you go…there you are.”—Buckaroo Bonzai Some people argue that technology planning is impossible because “everything changes so fast.” While it’s fair to say that a five year plan that includes “upgrade to Office 2013” in the fourth year is best not followed to the letter, it is always better to work toward objectives than it is to just meander along. In this session, we’ll talk about what a strategic technology plan can do for an organization, what one consists of, how to write it and, most importantly, how to make sure that it accomplishes key objectives while remaining appropriately opportunistic. A good plan is much more than just a calendar full of installation dates. It will express the philosophy of the IT staff; outline the objectives and challenges; realistically lay out timelines in light of available resources; and let everyone know how the tech projects support the mission of equal justice. Peter Campbell, CIO, Legal Services Corporation
Families Change - An International Collaboration Thursday • 10:00 - 11:15 am • (Kingsley/Heckscher) Regions have different legal requirements and court processes, but the emotional experience of divorce and separation are much the same for parents and children. This workshop will demonstrate how Caifornia was able to capitalize on British Columbia’s existing web resources to produce new family resources specific to California law. Presenters will provide information on the collaboration that illustrates how two innovative Canadian websites, including an online parenting education program, were reworked at very low cost to offer accurate legal information for families in California. Bonnie Rose Hough, Managing Attorney, Center for Families, Children & the Courts, San Francisco, CA; Dave Nolette, Justice Education Society of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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