tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734830559796197063.post3324013557342977702..comments2024-02-22T23:31:27.818-06:00Comments on The Death of The Copier: One Organization's Paper Operational ReviewUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734830559796197063.post-43932707947329546982008-09-05T14:16:00.000-05:002008-09-05T14:16:00.000-05:00Greg- you're absolutely right- that's the big prob...Greg- you're absolutely right- that's the big problem- many folks do want to "do the right thing," but sadly the information needed just isn't there (ie what they have, what it costs, what is needed to change). That was part of the idea behind Virginia's Operational Reviews- it was a chance for everyone to try and come to the table and take a much-needed thorough examination of what all was going on and what could be done to do better.<BR/><BR/>Here's more on the whole process:<BR/>http://vacostcutting.blogspot.com/2008/07/flashback-virginias-experience-with.html<BR/><BR/>Certainly it won't all change overnight, but the hope is that at least we now will have a better place from which to start to change.VACostCuttinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18208634993693158280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734830559796197063.post-36434154704077044022008-09-05T11:20:00.000-05:002008-09-05T11:20:00.000-05:00VACostCutting - thank you for your comment.I had n...VACostCutting - thank you for your comment.<BR/><BR/>I had no idea that volunteers were in the analysis - very good.<BR/><BR/>It's strange, over the last couple of months, I have been involved with 3 separate RFP's for cities and county entities - <BR/><BR/>My exposure to this segment leaves me stunned.<BR/><BR/>All good people, with the right ideas, but an absolute "cluster" when it comes to knowing what they have, how much it's costing and how to change...<BR/><BR/>The best I can do is implore with each to slow down, evaluate, move intelligently and with purpose; not in response to a "lease termination date".<BR/><BR/>It is quite challenging.Greg_Waltershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10110815199532873459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734830559796197063.post-68819418934326525982008-09-05T08:16:00.000-05:002008-09-05T08:16:00.000-05:00Thanks for the post. Ken, I appreciate your though...Thanks for the post. <BR/><BR/>Ken, I appreciate your thoughts on government offices- sadly it is too often the case. Actually though, this review was initiated by members of the Virginia legislative "Cost Cutting Caucus." It was conducted by volunteers- from the legislature, from the Administration, from the agencies themselves, as well as volunteers from the business community- not "high-priced consultations" (for once!). You can learn more about the operational reviews on the Cost Cutting Caucus's blog: www.vacostcutting.blogspot.com. The legislature and the administration have been working to implement the recommendations suggested in all of the operational reviews.VACostCuttinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18208634993693158280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734830559796197063.post-23583731419959089802008-07-23T21:24:00.000-05:002008-07-23T21:24:00.000-05:00Ken - yup.I have never really worked with governme...Ken - yup.<BR/><BR/>I have never really worked with governments but the little exposure I have had lately bears out what you say.<BR/><BR/>Lots of planning and little "doing".Greg_Waltershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10110815199532873459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734830559796197063.post-19397564993627761292008-07-23T20:36:00.000-05:002008-07-23T20:36:00.000-05:00Greg, I would like to point out that while this re...Greg, I would like to point out that while this report offers some sound advice, it is my experience government offices are long on recommendations and short on commitments... Until they enact a plan, I would chalk this up to tax payer dollars being spent on high-priced consultations - to which they nod their head but behind their back, cross their fingers.Ken Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07253119051236940476noreply@blogger.com