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− | <h2>GCcollab: Your Professional Workspace for Government and Partners</h2> | + | <h2>Information on how to start using GCcollab - all in one place</h2> |
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| <h5>What is GCcollab?</h5> | | <h5>What is GCcollab?</h5> |
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− | <p> | + | <p>Imagine a space where you can easily share information, host discussions, find your partners, and work in groups – all in a place that helps the public service meet their accessible, bilingual, and security needs, while opening up their work to partners beyond any one government or organization. That’s [http://www.gccollab.ca GCcollab].<br /> |
− | Hosted by the Digital Collaboration Division (DCD), [http://www.gccollab.ca GCcollab] is a professional networking platform available to Canadian public servants from all levels of government, along with students and academics from post-secondary institutions, non-profit organizations, and any other partner groups or individuals by invitation.<br />
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− | Accessible on your <strong>desktop</strong>, <strong>phone</strong>, or <strong>tablet</strong>, you can work from just about anywhere.<br />
| + | [http://www.gccollab.ca GCcollab] is your professional one-stop-shop for collaboration. All are welcome to join GCcollab – it’s open to public servants from all orders of government, academics, staff, and students from post-secondary institutions, staff and volunteers of not-for-profit organizations, and any partners by invitation. Connecting you to partners and new colleagues in real-time, the platform is a major step toward a more innovative and open way of identifying and co-creating policy, research, and engagements across Canada and beyond. |
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− | Imagine a place where you can easily share documents, host discussions, find each other and work in groups – all in an environment that helps government employees meet their needs for accessibility, bilingualism, security and more, while opening up their work to partners beyond any one government or organization. That’s GCcollab.
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− | <h5>How do I get started?</h5> | + | <h5>What you can do</h5> |
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| + | <p>Create an account to access all GCcollab services, build your profile, connect with colleagues, work collaboratively, and find your next opportunity.</p> |
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− | <p>[https://account.gccollab.ca/register/ Start by creating an account].<br /> | + | <p>[https://account.gccollab.ca/register/ Create an Account].<br /> |
− | It should take you about 3 minutes. If you have any issues registering, send a message to the [https://gccollab.ca/help/knowledgebase/ GCcollab Help Desk] who can get you on GCcollab in no time. While you’re at it, try [https://gccollab.ca/newsfeed?welcome=true the 5-minute welcome walkthrough] to get started on GCcollab.
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| + | In a few minutes you can get started by creating an account. From there try [https://gccollab.ca/newsfeed?welcome=true the 5-minute tutorial] to you get the most out of GCcollab. Once you’re done creating an account, get on the GCcollab mobile app form the Google Play and the App store. |
| [[File:Register.png|right|thumb|alt=Creating an account|Creating an account]]</p><br clear="all"> | | [[File:Register.png|right|thumb|alt=Creating an account|Creating an account]]</p><br clear="all"> |
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| <p>Build your profile.<br /> | | <p>Build your profile.<br /> |
− | Add your experiences, skills, and passions, which will make it easier to find your next partners (and your next job). Take a peek at a [https://gccollab.ca/profile/Jeffrey.Outram great profile], or if you need a hand, take the 5-minute step-by-step [https://gccollab.ca/profileonboard walkthrough] on how-to create a complete profile.</p>
| + | Allow your colleagues and future partners to find you by building your profile – simply add your experiences, skills and contact information. Take a peek at a [https://gccollab.ca/profile/Jeffrey.Outram complete profile], or if you need a hand, take the 5-minute step-by-step [https://gccollab.ca/profileonboard walkthrough] on how-to create a complete profile. To make this process even easier, you can import your information from your LinkedIn profile.</p> |
| [[File:Profile.png|right|thumb|alt=Example of a Profile|Creating a Profile]]<br clear="all"> | | [[File:Profile.png|right|thumb|alt=Example of a Profile|Creating a Profile]]<br clear="all"> |
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− | <p>Explore the Home page, where you'll find your personal newsfeed, the Wire (a micro-blogging feature just like Twitter), and upcoming events.</p> | + | <p>Connect with Colleagues.<br /> |
| + | GCcollab members join the platform to collaborate with their current teams, seek expertise, strengthen their network, or find their next colleagues. Search for fellow members using the [http://www.gccollab.ca search bar] on the header, in [https://gccollab.ca/groups/all?filter=yours groups], or on the [https://gccollab.ca/thewire/all Wire] – GCcollab’s micro-blogging feature (just like Twitter).</p> |
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− | <p>Create or join a group.<br /> | + | <p>Work Collaboratively.<br /> |
− | Tailor your group for a collaborative project, working group, team, event, or program - anything! Check out (and join!) an active group like [https://gccollab.ca/groups/profile/967/gccollab-cafe GCcollab café], or make your first group in 5 minutes.</p> | + | Create a group, a space for you and your colleagues to edit documents in real-time, share files, and make decisions as a unit. Tailor a group for your collaborative project, working group, team, event, or program – anything!<br /> |
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| + | Join active groups like [https://gccollab.ca/groups/profile/85014/the-policy-community-la-communaute-des-politiques The Policy Community], [https://gccollab.ca/groups/profile/240597/canadas-free-agents-agents-libres-du-canada Canada’s Free Agents], and [https://gccollab.ca/groups/profile/11776/gccollab-group-owners-and-operators-corner-coin-des-proprietaires-et-des-administrateurs-de-groupes-sur-gccollab GCcollab Group Owners’ and Operators’ Corner], or simply make your own.</p> |
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− | <p>Find (or offer) your next opportunity.<br /> | + | <p>Find your next opportunities.<br /> |
− | Check out the [https://gccollab.ca/missions/main GCcollab’s Career Marketplace] to connect with a mentor, hire a student, and even start your new career. Take a peek at a job opportunity hosted by the Digital Collaboration Division (DCD, the creators of GCcollab) and head to the [https://gccollab.ca/groups/profile/6161 Career Marketplace group] for tutorials, updates, and FAQ.</p>
| + | Go to [https://gccollab.ca/missions/main GCcollab’s Career Marketplace] to connect with a mentor, hire a student, find a professional development opportunity, and even start your new career. For tutorials, updates, and FAQs, head to the [https://gccollab.ca/groups/profile/6161 Career Marketplace group].</p> |
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− | <p>Create or edit pages on GCcollab Wiki, a public wiki for you to store collaborative, unclassified information in an organized, interactive way.<br />
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− | Start by learning more on the [[Main_Page|Wiki’s home page]], then check out the [[DCD/Home|Digital Collaboration Division team page]] to gain inspiration for your first page!<br />
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− | [[File:GCcollab_Wiki.png|thumb|alt=GCcollab Wiki|GCcollab Wiki|link=https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Main_Page]]<br />
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− | [[File:DCD_Home.png|right|thumb|alt=DCD Home|DCD Home|link=https://wiki.gccollab.ca/DCD/Home]]</p><br clear="all">
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− | <p>If you have any questions, you’ll likely find them in [[Help_Aide|GCcollab Wiki’s Knowledge Base]]. | + | <h5>GCcollab:the foundation of an open and accessible digital workspace</h5> |
− | [[File:GCcollab_Wiki_Help.png|right|thumb|alt=GCcollab Wiki’s Knowledge Base|GCcollab Wiki’s Knowledge Base|link=https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Help_Aide]]</p><br clear="all"> | + | |
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| + | Think of it has a public commons for the digital age; one that will be free to use and without advertising – forever. GCcollab is becoming that workspace.<br /><br /> |
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| + | GCcollab hosts new services that will be integrated in the foundation of an open and accessible digital workspace.<br /> |
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| + | The new workspace will be an ecosystem based on a streamlined framework:<br /><br /> |
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| + | • a single sign-in and credential;<br /> |
| + | • a single user profile<br /> |
| + | • a set of open communication standards; and most importantly for you;<br /> |
| + | • a suite of services that each have a specific purpose to meet your needs.<br /><br /> |
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| + | These services currently include [https://account.gccollab.ca/ Account] (for you to sign in to GCcollab and access all new GCcollab services), [[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/|Wiki]] (a public wiki), and [https://message.gccollab.ca/ Message] (an instant-messaging and team chat service). More services to come include Kanban (a project management system), Vis (a data visualization tool), and many more.<br /> |
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− | <p>Start a conversation on [https://message.gccollab.ca/home GCcollab Message], an instant-messaging system that you can integrate in your workplace - and end email chains for good. Create an open group with your team, closed group for a special project, or a one-on-one chat with a colleague. Stay connected on your work and personal computers, and even in app form on your iOS and Android devices. Check out the [https://gccollab.ca/groups/profile/192931/gcmessage-pilot-projet-pilote-gcmessage GCcollab Message group] for all of your onboarding needs.
| + | Each service has been, and will continue to be created using [https://github.com/gctools-outilsgc/gccollab/ open source software].<br /><br /> |
− | [[File:GCcollab_Message.png|right|thumb|alt=GCcollab Message|GCcollab Message|link=https://message.gccollab.ca/home]]</p><br clear="all">
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− | <p> Do you know a <strong>colleague</strong>, <strong>peer</strong>, or <strong>partner</strong> who should be on GCcollab?<br />
| + | While the Government of Canada is GCcollab’s main steward, partners across Canada and the globe are contributing to the project; including the Government of the Netherlands, the Department of National Defence within the Government of Canada, the Centre for Social Innovation, and so many more. With the minds of many, GCcollab will become an ecosystem of tools where partners can meet and collaborate together in real-time. If you’d like to get involved, [[DCD/Get_Involved-Partnerships|let us know]]! |
− | [https://gccollab.ca/invite/ Follow this link], and type in their email address. You’re done!<br />
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− | You’ll also find an “Invite” button at the top-right of every GCcollab page where you can invite any partner or colleague at any time.</p>
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| + | <h5>Have a question?</h5> |
− | Always refer to [https://gccollab.ca/help/knowledgebase/ GCcollab’s Knowledge Base], where you’ll find answers to your account, profile, group management questions, and so much more.</p>
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− | <h5>What’s Next for GCcollab?</h5> | |
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− | Our vision is an Open, Accessible Digital Workspace (OADW).
| + | • To learn more about <strong>the future of GCcollab</strong>, the foundation of an open and accessible digital workspace, check out the workspace’s [https://gccollab.ca/groups/profile/416546/the-open-accessible-digital-workspace-lespace-de-travail-numerique-ouvert-et-accessible GCcollab group].<br /><br /> |
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− | Hosted by the Government of Canada alongside partners across the globe, the OADW is a public space for the digital age that reflects new ways of working. It is made up of a suite of integrated tools that connects people and the information they need to better collaborate, co-create, and network – <strong>together</strong>.<br />
| + | • For your <strong>account, navigation, and group management questions</strong>, go to [https://gccollab.ca/help/knowledgebase GCcollab’s Knowledge Base], where you’ll find continuous updated information.<br /><br /> |
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− | Some of the tools so far include [https://message.gccollab.ca/home GCcollab Message] and GCcollab Message with many more to come.<br />
| + | • For <strong>community support</strong>, try the [https://gccollab.ca/groups/profile/11776/gccollab-group-owners-and-operators-corner-coin-des-proprietaires-et-des-administrateurs-de-groupes-sur-gccollab GCcollab Group Owners’ and Operators’ Corner] and [https://gccollab.ca/groups/profile/967/gccollab-cafe GCcollab Café], groups designed for your questions and feedback.<br /><br /> |
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− | To stay in the know, join the OADW group on GCcollab.</p>
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