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Pragmatic Geographic Information Management (SlimGim)

Description:

SlimGim is a heuristic approach to solving problems. It does not guarantee an optimal solution but instead speeds up the process of finding a satisfactory one where a perfect solution is impractical or impossible. The SlimGim method includes the following general steps:

  • Access
  • Design initiatives
  • Implement
  • Measure
  • Adjust
  • Repeat

The SlimGim roadmap strategy focuses on the following:

  • Maximizing enterprise GIS performance
  • Developing short-cycle transformation plans
  • Using a data-informed process
  • Measuring the performance and progress

SlimGim is an open source, developed and shared via Creative Commons. Currently, four versions of the SlimGim models are available:

  • Base SlimGim is the master version. It is the most commonly used and adapted for organizations of different sizes and industries.
  • SlimGim-T (Transportation) was developed by DOTs, FWHA, and Volpe. It can be used by state/provincial transportation agencies.
  • SlimGim Workforce focuses on measuring people and improving the organizational structure.
  • SlimGim Lite is used to guide users and groups who are developing online capability maturity model initiatives.
Tool Type:
Software
Owner Source:
private_company
Sponsor/Owner:
  • Paul Giroux/Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0
Published:
Availability:

SlimGim is available for non-commercial use, free of charge via Creative Commons at the following link:

SlimGim

Disclaimer:

This information is disseminated under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Transportation in the interest of information exchange. The U.S. Government assumes no liability for the use of the information contained herein. This information does not constitute a standard, specification, or regulation. The U.S. Government does not endorse products or manufacturers. Trademarks or manufacturer's names appear in this information only because they are considered essential to the objective of this publication.

Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations, and translations thereof, expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Federal Highway Administration.