ESS Vision 2020 Recent developments Addressing the skill gaps Two main issues are presented : Resource Directors Group Luxembourg, 27-28.06.2016

ESS Vision 2020 Recent developments

Contents ESS Vision 2020 portfolio development ESS Modernisation Workshop Survey on deployment costs ESS Visualisation Workshop (DIGICOM)

1. ESS Vision 2020 – portfolio (1) SIMSTAT Single market statistics SIMSTAT final report in March 2016 REDESIGN Redesign of Intrastat Outcome of REDESIGN will complement the SIMSTAT project report (ended in April) ESBRs European system of interoperable business registers Upgrade of EuroGroups' Register (EGR 2.0) VALIDATION Common data validation policy Implementation of deliverables VTL 1.1 - public review in Jul-Sep 2016 ADMIN Administrative data sources ADMIN ESSnet on quality of multisource statistics has started its work ESDEN European statistical data exchange network 2nd phase started in May 2015 SERV Shared services DIGICOM Digital communication, User analytics and Innovative products SG approved the detailed 2016 work programme BIGD Big Data Work and ESSnet are progressing

Portfolio management - monitoring report 2016 Q1 1. ESS Vision 2020 – portfolio (2) Portfolio management - monitoring report 2016 Q1

1. ESS Vision 2020 – portfolio (3) 29th ESSC Luxembourg, 18-19 of May 2016 Welcomed the progress on the portfolio implementation Validation, ESDEN, SERV: endorsed further actions and roadmaps SIMSTAT/REDESIGN: adopted conclusions of the dedicated workshop ESS IT Security Framework: supported concept and endorsed roadmap ESS cooperation models: appreciated report, still some work to do Final Opinions

2. ESS Modernisation Workshop Bucharest , 16-17 March 2016 More than 100 experts from 34 countries engaged in various modernisation initiatives across Europe. Aims: promote ESS dialogue and exchange of good practices strengthen the links between the national and European modernisation projects

3. Survey on deployment costs (1) Survey on deployment costs of selected Vision implementation projects by the VIG to the VIN First phase (Nov 2015 – Feb 2016): ESBRs: 26 responses ESDEN: 23 responses VALIDATION: 23 responses Input to portfolio risks management (capabilities/skills needed at ESS level) Second phase with further ESS Vision 2020 projects

3. Survey on deployment costs (2) Main findings All deliverables received significant interest for national deployment. The deliverables of ESBRs and ESDEN were particularly attractive. Member States generally report a low level of confidence that they have a sound understanding of the deliverables. Cost estimates provided by Member States exhibit high variability.

3. Survey on deployment costs (3)

4. ESS visualisation workshop (DIGICOM) Valencia, 17-18 May 2016 1st event organised under the DIGICOM project 100 participants: statisticians (nearly all MS), European institutions, data scientists, researchers, graphic designers and data journalists (El Mundo) http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/cros/content/2016-visualisation-workshop_en

DIGICOM -ESS visualisation workshop Skills: different options for NSIs (internal development, open source, commercial products…), multidisciplinary teams

Addressing the skill gaps for the ESS Vision 2020

Contents Background Identified cross-cutting and specific skills needed Skill areas to be developed Possible actions for filling the skill gaps Next steps

Background (1) Dec 2015 – Jan 2016 VIG Feb 2016 ESSC Discussions on challenges associated with appropriate skill mix for the implementation of the ESS Vision 2020 Feb 2016 ESSC To address the skill gaps was identified as high(est) priority with regard to mitigating the risks associated with the ESS Vision 2020 portfolio Endorsement of first set of short-term actions Need for substantiated approach yielding medium-/long-term actions, involving the RDG

Background (2) March 2016 VIN/VIG Workshop overall support for approach to identify skills and assess possible gaps Detailed feedback on skills required for ESS Vision 2020 and modernisation of official statistics Results comprise most important skills and capabilities needed to implement the ESS Vision 2020 and national modernisation programmes most important skill gaps current national practices to build the needed skills and capabilities support considered useful from Eurostat or other NSIs in building the skills role of VIG/VIN in assessing and building skills and capabilities

2. Identified Skills (1): cross-cutting   Leadership & Change Management Change management Project & Portfolio management Risk management Legislative analysis Enterprise architecture Language knowledge ADMIN x BDATA DIGICOM ESBRs ESDEN SERV SIMSTAT/RESISIGN VALIDATION The skills are subdivided in five categories, which correspond to the skill areas identified by the VIG/VIN at its March 2016 meeting. The skills listed in the "Leadership & Change Management" category are considered to be cross-cutting and therefore are necessary for the correct implementation of all ESS Vision 2020 projects

2. Identified Skills (2): project specific

3. Skill areas to be developed (1) The radar graph shows how many projects require a specific skill area to be developed.

3. Skill areas to be developed (2)

4. Possible actions for filling the skill gaps (1) Develop the personnel's skills along individual career paths Outsource Recruit new personnel already equipped with the necessary skills

4. Possible Actions for filling the skill gaps (2) Skill category Proposed approaches Leadership & Change Management Exchange of staff Knowledge base of best practices Reusable communication material Relationships and Engagement Data Acquisition & Information Extraction Strengthening ties with private or academic partners Innovative training approaches ESTP training paths Joint development projects Technology Statistical Process Management

5. Next steps (1) Step 1: Identify the skills needed to implement the ESS Vision 2020 Step 2: Confirmation of the main findings (possible survey) Step 3: Identify appropriate further actions to address the skill gaps Q2/2016 Q4/2016 Q1/2017

5. Next steps (2) What steps do you envisage with regard to ESS skill-building?

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