FGDC Future Directions Coordination Group Workshop Frame


Objectives of today's session:

  • Validate and interpret the vision of the NSDI
  • Explore the role of the FGDC in achieving the vision
  • Identify agency needs, benefits and contributions to the development of the NSDI
  • Recommend actions to move toward the desired state

Meeting Convener: Ivan DeLoatch, Staff Director FGDC
Workshop Facilitator: Tricia Gibbons, LEAD Alliance

Agenda:

9:00 a.m. Welcome/Meeting Set-up

  • Objectives, Agenda, Roles, Rules, Structure
  • Introductions
  • Overview

9:30 a.m. Activity I - Vision Interpretation
Process: Individual reflection/small group discussions/group reports

  • Description of the desired future state
  • Role of the FGDC
  • Contributions of & benefits to the participating agencies

10:30 a.m. Activity II - Bold Steps
Process: Small group task

  • Recommended actions needed

11:15 a.m. Debrief - Consensus Building
Process: Whole group discussion

11:45 a.m. Wrap-up/Next Steps

12:00 p.m. Adjourn