Header 1Improving engagement between the Queensland Government and ICT Industry

- Engagement Action Plan Launch

July 2015

Purpose for today

Launch of the ICT Industry Engagement Action Plan

Present an overview of the plan and how it came to be

developed

Broadly introduce the actions

Outline the role of the joint government-industry oversight group

Confirmation of next steps

How the action plan came to beIC

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1. Colmar Brunton ICT industry research

2. Stakeholder forums to validate research findings and start developing actions – 20 industry attendees

3. Online ICT industry consultation and request for submissions – 152 survey responses, 4 written submissions

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Feedback from industry

Engagement principles

• Strategy and policy

• Emerging technologies

• ICT products and services

• ICT delivery models

• Significant and strategic ICT initiatives

• Digital government

• ICT procurement

• Digital economy

• Shared services

• One-Stop Shop

Analysis and development of plans

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Industry endorsement

Stakeholder forum to review consultation

findings and draft plan, and co-design the

finalisation of actions prior to release of the

action plan to the broader ICT industry

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Action

Four key themes

Communication Procurement

SMEsCollaboration &

innovation

Engagement

Communication

Actions

Make it easy to find, access and use ICT industry relevant information on the Queensland Government online presence

Leverage joint expertise to enhance information exchange opportunities including formal and informal networking

Define a clear pathway for industry to raise issues and seek feedback (including procurement issues)

Use digital technology to enhance existing formal networking events and opportunities and expand audience reach to include regional Queensland

Procurement

Actions

Continue to encourage consistent application of procurement guidelines across government departments

Provide skills and capability training for industry on government procurement practices and tender processes

Improved framework for the future

Provide transparent information on outcomes

SMEs

Actions

Work jointly to promote greater take-up of the SME Participation Scheme

Develop targeted opportunities for SMEs to connect with government and each other

Increase awareness within government of SME capabilities by showcasing capability and innovative solutions

Develop and deliver training for SMEs in how to succeed at doing business with government

Collaboration and innovation

Actions

Jointly develop and deliver problem definition opportunities

Improve and promote early engagement process

Continue to develop use of tools such as the Innovation Hub and Innovation Portal

Showcase innovation stories (including at regional forums)

Role of the joint government-industry oversight group

Ensure collaboration continues throughout implementation

Provide input into the development of a number of actions

Conduct regular reviews and identify refinements or amendments

Report back to industry on progress and outcomes

Where can you access the action plan?

Printed copies available today

Online at www.qld.gov.au/ictengagementplan

Next steps

Immediately Begin implementation of actions

Late July 2015 Convene first meeting of joint government-industry oversight group

December 2015 Progress review and report

July 2016 First year review and report refresh