4.3.1: Use of Internal and External Collaboration Platform and Social Networking

Explore how we can increase internal collaboration by making better use of our existing internal collaboration tool and intranet.

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The DOT is exploring how we can increase internal collaboration by making better use of our existing internal collaboration tool and intranet (SharePoint). There is potential for this platform to be used for knowledge management as well. This will require increased employee training and awareness of site capabilities and features. The DOT will also explore employing an internal social networking capability, either in combination with the existing internal collaboration platform or in addition to the existing platform. Connecting employees with one another will encourage the development of communities of interest around specific subject areas (e.g., data, enterprise architecture, performance measurement, project management). These tools could better equip employees to problem solve and develop business transformation efforts organically. Finally, DOT will also evaluate how we can increase external collaboration through an outward facing portal. This would equip us to increase participation and collaboration with the public and our stakeholders. This initiative supports the following Open Government objectives: • Enhance collaboration with other Federal agencies, the private sector, and other non-government organizations in providing mission-related services; and • Encourage a cross-modal, interdisciplinary, collaborative and engaged workforce through improved communication, governance, and guidance regarding Open Government tools and programs.

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