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Member Evaluation Summary of Results

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Anne Hale MiglareseNGAC MeetingMarch 24, 2010

NGAC Member Evaluation Metadata

• All 28 members provided input into the evaluation

• Evaluation was conducted between January 25 and February 1, 2010

• Evaluation was conducted online• Member responses were anonymous• Sample comments are representative of the

full range of comments provided

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17.9%

39.3%

42.9%

What were the most valuable parts of the meetings?

• Discussions and interactions among members - both formal during the meetings and informal at breaks and evenings

• Synergy and creativity that evolve from discussions about subcommittee recommendations

• Learning, communication, support of FGDC, chance for geospatial leaders to begin to articulate a common vision for federal geospatial efforts

• I appreciate the professionalism and enthusiasm of the membership

• Chair, consultant, and Interior staff have done an exceptional job developing process and approach to meetings

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What are the most important things we can do to improve the next series of meetings?

• Fewer topics but more in depth debate• Work on solutions that improve cross-sector relationships

needed to achieve the promise of the NSDI• More effectively limit overly vocal members • Structure meetings to respond to key questions that

government needs advice on• Need clear guidance on desired focus of FGDC Chair • Focus on a more integrated look/approach• Allow more time for discussion and action on our own

subcommittee work• Get reports on actions. What happened to our

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What are the most important things members can do to improve the effectiveness of the NGAC?

• Engage - share expertise/perspective • Actively participate in the work of one or more

subcommittees• Participate more in subcommittee meetings before

meetings• Engage their stakeholder communities in the issues and

opportunities facing NGAC• Come to the meetings with a broader perspective for

what’s best for national policy and less focus on what’s best for special interests

• Work toward a common vision and “elevator pitch”• Network - get to know the other members

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What are the most important things the staff can do to improve support to the NGAC?

• The staff has been outstanding in every respect• Communication tools, internal and external, could be

simplified. Other methods should be explored.• Big kudos to the travel/logistics staff• More information and communications between

meetings on news and actions that take place in FGDC, the agencies, White House, OMB & Congress

• Prepare a summary of the last two years for incoming members

• The staff was wonderful. I have no complaints and am definitely appreciative of their efforts.

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What are the most important things leadership can do to improve leadership and support to NGAC?

• Continue their respective roles for another session of membership so that no momentum is lost. They have done an excellent job leading.

• Leadership sets agenda …without considering input• More strongly encourage NGAC members to propose

topics for future meetings• As with the staff, leadership is excellent. The only real

frustration is the pace we are setting. We could move faster and produce more.

• Continue to keep meetings organized …engage everyone in the limited time we have

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Please provide any feedback or suggestions related to meeting facilities.

• Shepherdstown is wonderful but it is kind of remote• We seem to be more productive in Shepherdstown• NCTC is fantastic but inconvenient for me and others• Meeting in Washington area - most effective way to

limit number of days away from our own offices as well as hold down costs

• Monaco and Marriott meeting rooms were too small• The venues are adequate. Can we think about

moving the venues off the east coast?• They all had pluses and minuses• Too much money spent on hotels

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