Welcome to the Ideas4OGC Wiki

The OGC wants to improve.

This "Ideas for OGC" (Ideas4OGC) Effort is collecting feedback, developing that feedback into a report which will be presented to the OGC Membership, OGC Officers, and OGC Staff, and hopefully leading to actions to improve the organization. The first set of proposal, covering candidate reccomendations for 12 priority areas were presented to the September Board of Directors and TC/PC meetings.

The Ideas4OGCEffort page describes the effort in more detail, including the objective, guiding principles, and process.

The Ideas4OGCMeetings page lists the meetings which were held to announce the effort and collect feedback from OGC Members and from the public.

The LeaderShip page lists the members of the team working on this effort and the meetings held by that group.

Contribute

You can contribute to this process:

• you could send an email message to Ideas4OGC@lists.opengeospatial.org
• you could edit this Wiki, in which case some WikiEditingResources might help.
• you could, if you are an OGC Member, join the working group.
• you could leave a comment on the TopicsNew page.

Initial Recommendations (October 2013)

Formally kicked off on June 20th, 2013, the Ideas for OGC (Ideas4OGC) process has collected a broad set of comments, recommendations and constructive criticism from across the membership, the public and OGC staff. The Initial Recommendations developed by the Leadship Group represent results from reviewing the intial top 10 priorities, as identifed through the process. A second round to address the next set of topics will begin in November, 2013.

Topics

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This table contains issues and discussions/suggestions collected via the Ideas 4 OGC process. The links in the issue section map to greater levels of detail, whereas the links in the discussion section either map to additional mentions from different commentators, or contain links to references on the OGC website. As comments continue to be contributed, this table will be updated to reflect new content. New comments are welcome, as is an indication of your interest/agreement to the issues collected to date.

Many of the topics are overlapping or are at different 'levels' or scopes, such as technologies, processes and organisational structures. Similarly, many of the individual comments may have already been used for several topics. It is probably not possible to definitively structure the comments and topics, but they are all being discussed.

The table was built so that each topic could have its own page (or page section) to allow detailed discussion. The table was built from an initial set of topics collected by Carl Reed, as well as from topics derived from email messages, from pages on this wiki site, and from feedback obtained during meetings. Note that this table is held in its own page so that it can be included in several other different pages.

Topic#	Topic	Detail	Comments	Importance
1	TopicUpdateVision	Review and update the OGC vision and mission statements.	Comments	%VOTE{id="item2" select1="item2" options1="Like,Not Like" chart1=" $option $perc% " secret="off" format1="	$prompt	$bars	($sum)	" saveto="Main.Ideas4OGC"}%
2	TopicSelfAssessment	Perform periodic self-assessments of the work of the OGC and the TC, possibily including metrics.	Comments	%VOTE{id="item1" select1="item1" options1="Like,Not Like" chart1=" $option $perc% " secret="off" format1="	$prompt	$bars	($sum)	" saveto="Main.Ideas4OGC"}%
3	TopicStandardsDiversity	Decide if new web service specifications must interoperate with the existing core set.	Comments	%VOTE{id="item3" select1="item3" options1="Like,Not Like" chart1=" $option $perc% " secret="off" format1="	$prompt	$bars	($sum)	" saveto="Main.Ideas4OGC"}%
4	TopicTackleMobile	Address the shift to mobile.	Comments	%VOTE{id="item4" select1="item4" options1="Like,Not Like" chart1=" $option $perc% " secret="off" format1="	$prompt	$bars	($sum)	" saveto="Main.Ideas4OGC"}%
5	TopicIntegratePrograms	Better connect the Interoperability Program and the Standards Program.	Comments	%VOTE{id="item5" select1="item5" options1="Like,Not Like" chart1=" $option $perc% " secret="off" format1="	$prompt	$bars	($sum)	" saveto="Main.Ideas4OGC"}%
6	TopicExternalSubmissions	Decide how to address externally submitted widely used standards.	Comments	%VOTE{id="item6" select1="item6" options1="Like,Not Like" chart1=" $option $perc% " secret="off" format1="	$prompt	$bars	($sum)	" saveto="Main.Ideas4OGC"}%
7	Mass Market	What do OGC sponsors and members wish to achieve from standards? Do sponsors wish to encourage mass market uptake?	Comments	%VOTE{id="item7" select1="item7" options1="Like,Not Like" chart1=" $option $perc% " secret="off" format1="	$prompt	$bars	($sum)	" saveto="Main.Ideas4OGC"}%
8	Harmonization and Standards Life-cycle management	Is there member consensus that harmonization and innovation are accepted principles / goals of the consortium?	Comments	%VOTE{id="item8" select1="item8" options1="Like,Not Like" chart1=" $option $perc% " secret="off" format1="	$prompt	$bars	($sum)	" saveto="Main.Ideas4OGC"}%
9	TopicJSON	Develop a clear statement on the role of JSON in OGC standards.	Comments	%VOTE{id="item9" select1="item9" options1="Like,Not Like" chart1=" $option $perc% " secret="off" format1="	$prompt	$bars	($sum)	" saveto="Main.Ideas4OGC"}%
10	TopicUseGeoJSON	Consider using GeoJSON In OGC standards.	Comments	%VOTE{id="item10" select1="item10" options1="Like,Not Like" chart1=" $option $perc% " secret="off" format1="	$prompt	$bars	($sum)	" saveto="Main.Ideas4OGC"}%
11	TopicREST	Develop a common position on the use of RESTful design elements in its standards.	Comments	%VOTE{id="item11" select1="item11" options1="Like,Not Like" chart1=" $option $perc% " secret="off" format1="	$prompt	$bars	($sum)	" saveto="Main.Ideas4OGC"}%
12	TopicExternalResources	Allow the use of external resources, such as GITHUB, to develop standards.	Comments	%VOTE{id="item12" select1="item12" options1="Like,Not Like" chart1=" $option $perc% " secret="off" format1="	$prompt	$bars	($sum)	" saveto="Main.Ideas4OGC"}%
13	TopicSimplifyVoting	Simplify the voting process to reduce confusion.	Comments	%VOTE{id="itme13" select1="item13" options1="Like,Not Like" chart1=" $option $perc% " secret="off" format1="	$prompt	$bars	($sum)	" saveto="Main.Ideas4OGC"}%
14	TopicSpecDocPolicies	Develop a less inhibitive policy for the creation of new specification documents.	Comments	%VOTE{id="item14" select1="item14" options1="Like,Not Like" chart1=" $option $perc% " secret="off" format1="	$prompt	$bars	($sum)	" saveto="Main.Ideas4OGC"}%
15	TopicOpenProcess	Open OGC processes to broader and earlier community participation and involvement.	Comments	%VOTE{id="item15" select1="item15" options1="Like,Not Like" chart1=" $option $perc% " secret="off" format1="	$prompt	$bars	($sum)	" saveto="Main.Ideas4OGC"}%
16	TopicSWGCreation	Review the formation of new SWGs for impact on others such as a market review.	Comments	%VOTE{id="item16" select1="item16" options1="Like,Not Like" chart1=" $option $perc% " secret="off" format1="	$prompt	$bars	($sum)	" saveto="Main.Ideas4OGC"}%
17	TopicSWGProcedure	Create a more rigorous process/vote during the SWG charter process.	Comments	%VOTE{id="item17" select1="item17" options1="Like,Not Like" chart1=" $option $perc% " secret="off" format1="	$prompt	$bars	($sum)	" saveto="Main.Ideas4OGC"}%
18	TopicSpecDistinguish	Distinguish which standards are cross-domain or domain specific.	Comments	%VOTE{id="item18" select1="item18" options1="Like,Not Like" chart1=" $option $perc% " secret="off" format1="	$prompt	$bars	($sum)	" saveto="Main.Ideas4OGC"}%
19	TopicSpecDocNames	Control the names of new specifications and standards.	Comments	%VOTE{id="item19" select1="item19" options1="Like,Not Like" chart1=" $option $perc% " secret="off" format1="	$prompt	$bars	($sum)	" saveto="Main.Ideas4OGC"}%
20	TopicQualityVsQuantity	Decide how to balance the quantity versus quality of specifications.	Comments	%VOTE{id="item20" select1="item20" options1="Like,Not Like" chart1=" $option $perc% " secret="off" format1="	$prompt	$bars	($sum)	" saveto="Main.Ideas4OGC"}%
21	TopicWebsite	Improve the OGC Website, and highlight the main standards more prominently.	Comments	%VOTE{id="item21" select1="item21" options1="Like,Not Like" chart1=" $option $perc% " secret="off" format1="	$prompt	$bars	($sum)	" saveto="Main.Ideas4OGC"}%
22	TopicFormalGuidance	Greater guidance to members on key issues is required.	Comments	%VOTE{id="item22" select1="item22" options1="Like,Not Like" chart1=" $option $perc% " secret="off" format1="	$prompt	$bars	($sum)	" saveto="Main.Ideas4OGC"}%
23	TopicEducationalOutreach	Develop high quality educational materials and hold regular training webinars.	Comments	%VOTE{id="item23" select1="item23" options1="Like,Not Like" chart1=" $option $perc% " secret="off" format1="	$prompt	$bars	($sum)	" saveto="Main.Ideas4OGC"}%
24	TopicTCMeetings	Reduce the number of meetings	Comments	%VOTE{id="item24" select1="item24" options1="Like,Not Like" chart1=" $option $perc% " secret="off" format1="	$prompt	$bars	($sum)	" saveto="Main.Ideas4OGC"}%
25	TopicSpecInnovation	Actively foster innovation of new standards for new technologies and domains.	Comments	%VOTE{id="item25" select1="item25" options1="Like,Not Like" chart1=" $option $perc% " secret="off" format1="	$prompt	$bars	($sum)	" saveto="Main.Ideas4OGC"}%
26	TopicSpecDocFormat	Consider a change in format for new specification documents.	Comments	%VOTE{id="item26" select1="item26" options1="Like,Not Like" chart1=" $option $perc% " secret="off" format1="	$prompt	$bars	($sum)	" saveto="Main.Ideas4OGC"}%
27	TopicSpecDocComplexity	Consider simpler specification documents.	Comments	%VOTE{id="item27" select1="item27" options1="Like,Not Like" chart1=" $option $perc% " secret="off" format1="	$prompt	$bars	($sum)	" saveto="Main.Ideas4OGC"}%
28	TopicActiveDirection	Decide if the OGC organization should adopt an active role in directing efforts	Comments	%VOTE{id="item28" select1="item28" options1="Like,Not Like" chart1=" $option $perc% " secret="off" format1="	$prompt	$bars	($sum)	" saveto="Main.Ideas4OGC"}%
29	TopicImproveCommunication	Improve communication between groups at the OGC	Comments	%VOTE{id="item29" select1="item29" options1="Like,Not Like" chart1=" $option $perc% " secret="off" format1="	$prompt	$bars	($sum)	" saveto="Main.Ideas4OGC"}%
30	TopicReviewGeoServices	Review the events that led to the rejection of the GeoServices REST candidate standard.	Comments	%VOTE{id="item30" select1="item30" options1="Like,Not Like" chart1=" $option $perc% " secret="off" format1="	$prompt	$bars	($sum)	" saveto="Main.Ideas4OGC"}%
31	TopicVirtualTC	Review and assess the recent virtual TC meeting.	Comments	%VOTE{id="item31" select1="item31" options1="Like,Not Like" chart1=" $option $perc% " secret="off" format1="	$prompt	$bars	($sum)	" saveto="Main.Ideas4OGC"}%
32	TopicAssessFora	Review and assess the various fora provided by the OGC for discussion.	Comments	%VOTE{id="item32" select1="item32" options1="Like,Not Like" chart1=" $option $perc% " secret="off" format1="	$prompt	$bars	($sum)	" saveto="Main.Ideas4OGC"}%
33	TopicOGCNA	Review and assess the functioning of the OGC Naming Authority (OGC NA).	Comments	%VOTE{id="item33" select1="item33" options1="Like,Not Like" chart1=" $option $perc% " secret="off" format1="	$prompt	$bars	($sum)	" saveto="Main.Ideas4OGC"}%
34	TopicOAB	Review and assess the functioning of the OGC Architecture Board (OAB).	Comments	%VOTE{id="item34" select1="item34" options1="Like,Not Like" chart1=" $option $perc% " secret="off" format1="	$prompt	$bars	($sum)	" saveto="Main.Ideas4OGC"}%
35	TopicReferenceImpl	Change the name for what CITE calls 'Reference Implementation' to reduce confusion.	Comments	%VOTE{id="item35" select1="item35" options1="Like,Not Like" chart1=" $option $perc% " secret="off" format1="	$prompt	$bars	($sum)	" saveto="Main.Ideas4OGC"}%
36	TopicCITEInstall	CITE TEAM Engine Simple Install	Comments	%VOTE{id="item36" select1="item36" options1="Like,Not Like" chart1=" $option $perc% " secret="off" format1="	$prompt	$bars	($sum)	" saveto="Main.Ideas4OGC"}%
37	TopicNewDevApproach	Consider a new standards development process	Comments	%VOTE{id="item37" select1="item37" options1="Like,Not Like" chart1=" $option $perc% " secret="off" format1="	$prompt	$bars	($sum)	" saveto="Main.Ideas4OGC"}%

source: Topics Table

Comments

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