A centre of expertise in digital information managementwww.ukoln.ac.uk Institutional Web Management Workshop 2004: Transforming The Organisation Brian Kelly UKOLN University of Bath Bath URL Workshop Introduction UKOLN is supported by:

A centre of expertise in digital information managementwww.ukoln.ac.uk 2 About UK Web Focus Brian Kelly: UK Web Focus – funded by JISC and the MLA to support the HE/FE and museums, libraries & archives sector on Web standards & best practices Based at UKOLN – a national centre of expertise in digital information management Located at the University of Bath

A centre of expertise in digital information managementwww.ukoln.ac.uk 3 About You Are you from: HE HE agency (Research Council, JISC, …) FE Other Manager Techie Information specialist Designer Learning Technologist Other Support Staff User

A centre of expertise in digital information managementwww.ukoln.ac.uk 4 About The Event This is the 8th annual Web Management Workshop Meeting people, networking, “I am not alone” There are no easy answers  We can all contribute 1997 KCL2 days (lunchtime-lunchtime) 1998 Newcastle 3 days (2 days content) 1999 Goldsmiths" 2000 Bath" 2001 Belfast3 days (2.5 days content) 2002 Strathclyde" 2003Kent" 2004 Birmingham 3 days (2 days content) June Sept " June " Finding answers from gurus and best practices databases  CMS  Web strategy 1997 Today

A centre of expertise in digital information managementwww.ukoln.ac.uk 5 This Year's Event The programme and format has been put together by: The Programme Committee (Brian Kelly, Ian Upton, Tracey Stanley, Stephen Bulley and Catherine Ewart) and informed by feedback, discussions on lists, etc. This year we: Address theme of "Transforming The Organisation" Provide plenary speakers who will provide a vision or reflect on institutional activities Provide participative workshop sessions The event administration is managed by the Organising Committee (Natasha Bishop, Sarah Smith & Brian Kelly, UKOLN and Ian Upton) Organising / Programme Committee Speaker Facilitator

A centre of expertise in digital information managementwww.ukoln.ac.uk 6 The Format The format of the workshop is: Eight plenary talks of 45 minutes A choice of 2 from 14+ parallel sessions lasting 90 minutes Two discussion group sessions and a final report back session in which the groups: (a) Identify and prioritise key challenges in chosen area (b) Find solutions (c) Brief report back (in final session) Tonight: drinks reception & conference dinner Tomorrow: canal trip to Birmingham city centre (arrange own meals and drinks – advice in pack) Interaction Note due to the large numbers of delegates the parallel sessions may not be as interactive as in previous years

A centre of expertise in digital information managementwww.ukoln.ac.uk 7 What You Can Gain By the end of the workshop delegates should: Be aware of best practices which are being deployed by your peers Be better informed of new developments which may have a strategic impact on your institution Have had an opportunity to contribute by giving your views and sharing your opinions Have identified areas for future work:  By yourself and your team  Within your institution  By national groups such as JISC, UCISA, Netskills, etc. Have provided feedback on the event Have enjoyed yourselves!

A centre of expertise in digital information managementwww.ukoln.ac.uk 8 Motivational Techniques Web managers need to: Have a vision Articulate the vision Motivate the team An example of how others approach this Four words for IWMW participants: Please enjoy the workshop! Video clip available from

A centre of expertise in digital information managementwww.ukoln.ac.uk 9 Questions Any questions?