1998 Highlights:
Prepared by Sandor Schuman, Executive Decision Services LLC
Supported the NY State Office for the Aging on several projects such as:
- Developing a strategy for statewide distribution of software
that aids client assessment, service delivery, and tracking.
- Initiating a study of the effectiveness of the Elderly
Nutrition Program.
- Evaluating the Aging Services Network (ASNet) program.
US Bureau of the Census
Developed a decision process for establishing information technology
investment priorities for the US Bureau of the Census.
NYS Human Services Modernization
Served as facilitator for the "Core Team," which developed a
functional model for a "Shared Front-End" for the NYS Human Services
Modernization Strategic Planning Project.
University of Michigan School of Information
Facilitated a faculty retreat for the University of Michigan School of
Information, which celebrated its fifth year by tackling critical strategic
issues.
County Mental Health Directors
Helped County Mental Health Directors identify issues and options for a
study of information needs for service delivery management.
Workplace Conflict Resolution Program
Completed the design phase of a workplace Conflict Resolution Program for
the Federal Highway Administration.
Provided facilitation and decision analytic support to the US Army for issues such as:
- evaluating "virtual prototypes" for an electronic
system to warn field personnel against nuclear, chemical and biological
attacks.
- reorganizing three multi-million-dollar chemistry
laboratories.
- resolving conflicts among multiple organizations involved in
the construction of facilities for the destruction of chemical weapons.
Peer Group Retreat
Facilitated the second "Peer Group Retreat" for the Private Label Manufacturers Association to identify
critical issues facing the industry.
Welfare Reform
Returned to Cortland County to facilitate
the second Resource Allocation Conference,
building collaboration among multiple county government and not-for-profit
organizations for implementing welfare reform.