https://www.omgwiki.org/ocs-dsig/ 2026-06-10T07:29:22-0400 https://www.omgwiki.org/ocs-dsig/ https://www.omgwiki.org/ocs-dsig/lib/tpl/dokuwiki/images/favicon.ico text/html 2021-09-19T18:29:15-0400 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.omgwiki.org/ocs-dsig/doku.php?id=ocs:private:01.wp:bb:1.2_topics:1.how_gov&rev=1632090555&do=diff Topic 1: How does this model apply to government? Return to Topics Today’s successful organizations (like Amazon and Google) understand the power of developing knowledge services to achieve organizational goals. This concept applies to all organizations, including and probably most important, for the government. Government assets are public assets, and public servants are responsible for managing those assets for the greatest benefit to constituents. When resources go untapped, they provide n… text/html 2021-09-19T18:29:15-0400 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.omgwiki.org/ocs-dsig/doku.php?id=ocs:private:01.wp:bb:1.2_topics:2.what_ea&rev=1632090555&do=diff Topic 2: What is enterprise architecture? Return to Topics Enterprise architecture is often misunderstood to mean the architecture of our technology or IT infrastructure alone. In fact, it means the architecture of our organizational structure (our civic business machine) that relates unified strategic goals to knowledge management activities and technology. text/html 2021-09-19T18:29:15-0400 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.omgwiki.org/ocs-dsig/doku.php?id=ocs:private:01.wp:bb:1.2_topics:3.how_build&rev=1632090555&do=diff Topic 3: How do we build the civic business machine? Return to Topics There are many different frameworks for developing effective enterprise architecture (e.g., Zachman Framework, Open Group Architectural Framework, Federal Enterprise Architecture, and the Gartner Methodology); however, these frameworks should be viewed as strategic management toolkits rather than roadmaps. The tools in the toolkits should be implemented prescriptively, and facilitate modern practices in participatory govern… text/html 2021-09-19T18:29:15-0400 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.omgwiki.org/ocs-dsig/doku.php?id=ocs:private:01.wp:bb:1.2_topics:4.how_bm_work&rev=1632090555&do=diff Topic 4: How do business models work? Return to Topics Business modeling provides the building blocks for organizational and consumer value creation. Models help define communities of participation, and then help the groups proof their concepts at a high level before engaging in the participatory design, or research and development process. Business models often use a series of mechanics to create competitive advantage. Mechanics can include: “switching costs, recurring revenue, earning vs sp… text/html 2021-09-19T18:29:15-0400 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.omgwiki.org/ocs-dsig/doku.php?id=ocs:private:01.wp:bb:1.2_topics:5.how_bm_apply&rev=1632090555&do=diff Topic 5: How do business models apply to knowledge service development? Return to Topics Knowledge services focus on using knowledge assets---data, information and knowledge---within business models to create value. In addition to assets, the Business Model Ontology describes the interworking of eight other strategic elements that make up the business model ecosystem (See Figure text/html 2021-09-19T18:29:15-0400 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.omgwiki.org/ocs-dsig/doku.php?id=ocs:private:01.wp:bb:1.2_topics:6.what_gov_platform&rev=1632090555&do=diff Topic 6: What is the Government as a Platform Business Model? Return to Topics The Government as a Platform (GaaP) business model is based on the fact that government entities, at all levels, have a wealth of data resources that can and should be used to bring about internal efficiencies, economic development and civic entrepreneurship. However, because of siloed planning and resource allocation practices, we have developed our information systems and governance in ways that prohibit the use … text/html 2021-09-22T14:37:54-0400 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.omgwiki.org/ocs-dsig/doku.php?id=ocs:private:01.wp:bb:1.2_topics:7.how_assess&rev=1632335874&do=diff Topic 7: How do I assess the effectiveness of my knowledge service development initiatives? Return to Topics Knowledge services are assessed as a result of following the Knowledge Management (KM) maturity model (See Figure ): initial, repeatable, defined, managed and optimized. Knowledge Management (KM) Initial text/html 2021-09-19T18:29:15-0400 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.omgwiki.org/ocs-dsig/doku.php?id=ocs:private:01.wp:bb:1.2_topics:8.elevator_pitch&rev=1632090555&do=diff Topic 8: How can I sum this all up for the elevator ride? Return to Topics Government entities across the country are facing many challenges including the increasing cost of service delivery, which means we need to become more efficient in managing our resources. When resources get lean at home we look for ways to make them go further. Instead of buying ingredients that make one meal, we purchase ingredients that can be used in many meals, and we buy in bulk. This same process of standardizat… text/html 2021-09-21T12:34:30-0400 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.omgwiki.org/ocs-dsig/doku.php?id=ocs:private:01.wp:bb:1.2_topics:start&rev=1632242070&do=diff 2.0 Topics Return to top of Discussion Paper The following topics provide some insight into how to build a better civic Future: * Topic 1: How does this model apply to government? * Topic 2: What is enterprise architecture? * Topic 3: How do we build the civic business machine? * Topic 4: How do business models work? * Topic 5: How do business models apply to knowledge service development? * Topic 6: What is the Government as a Platform Business Model? * Topic 7: How do I assess the…