1. Statistics Canada Statistique Canada Growing your SAS Team The experience of the Health Statistics Division’s SAS Network Howard Hurley Health Statistics Division Statistics Canada OASUS June 12, 2014

2. Statistics Canada Statistique Canada2 Agenda  The need  The plan  The Implementation  The Future

3. The Need Statistics Canada Statistique Canada3 Necessity is the mother of invention... and the father of the action plan

4. The Plan - Objectives Statistics Canada Statistique Canada4 Create the organization needed to expand and improve SAS skills of current and future staff Establish an environment that fosters collaboration and sharing of knowledge among SAS users of all skill levels and specific uses. Introduce standards and best practices that support the changing technical environment and facilitates greater employee mobility, efficiency and flexibility. An action plan to raise the overall proficiency level of SAS in the Division

5. The Plan – Building Blocks Statistics Canada Statistique Canada5 STATISTICS CANADA SAS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE HSD SAS Network Steering Committee Standards & Best Practices SAS Toolbox SAS Info Letters SAS Champions Coaching & Training HSD SAS users

6. The Implementation – Passive Resources Statistics Canada Statistique Canada6 Standards & Best Practices SAS ToolboxSAS Info Letters

7. The Implementation – Active Resources Statistics Canada Statistique Canada7 Coaching & Training Coaching training plans post-training support drop-in sessions ad hoc Training Self-learning Facilitated training Formal courses Customized courses and workshops

8. The Implementation – Active Resources Statistics Canada Statistique Canada8 SAS Champions experienced SAS users who are willing to share their knowledge offices identified with a logo ( SAS? ) promote the divisional SAS Network resources and encourage the use of SAS provide tips, tricks, and suggestions on how to improve coding efficiency. help identify and set coding standards and best practices act as conduit between staff and SAS Network Steering Committee

9. Statistics Canada Statistique Canada9 Continue to refine and improve the Network Look for opportunities for collaboration and partnerships to grow the Network The Future The success of the Network resides in the dynamism and commitment of their members.

10. Statistics Canada Statistique Canada10 Questions or comments?