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By enabling real-time collaboration from any device at any time, the OADW will open up new ways of working for teams, partners, and clients working within and beyond the Government of Canada (GC).  

By enabling real-time collaboration from any device at any time, the OADW will open up new ways of working for teams, partners, and clients working within and beyond the Government of Canada (GC).  

<h1>Our Plan</h1>

<h2>Our Plan</h2>

Using an agile methodology to design and develop applications in a timely manner allowed us to continue to iterate and improve the GCTools. We work in the open, so that others can see the applications we are creating during their development phase, provide feedback and even help along the way. We have created a space where everyone can work collaboratively on initiatives and projects, regardless of who and where they are, and we will continue to do so as we develop the Open and Accessible Digital Workspace. We listen to the users, value their feedback, and make required modifications when possible. We are building for all user types and have already started to address some of the key requirements as we are building this digital workspace, including one single account and one common user profile.   

Using an agile methodology to design and develop applications in a timely manner allowed us to continue to iterate and improve the GCTools. We work in the open, so that others can see the applications we are creating during their development phase, provide feedback and even help along the way. We have created a space where everyone can work collaboratively on initiatives and projects, regardless of who and where they are, and we will continue to do so as we develop the Open and Accessible Digital Workspace. We listen to the users, value their feedback, and make required modifications when possible. We are building for all user types and have already started to address some of the key requirements as we are building this digital workspace, including one single account and one common user profile.   

When governments, partners and interested citizens join GCcollab, they have a direct connection to public servants, in real time. This means more collaboration, networking and the open sharing of information and data. Individual public servants can learn new skills and techniques by creating communities to improve their craft and provide more to the GC.  

When governments, partners and interested citizens join GCcollab, they have a direct connection to public servants, in real time. This means more collaboration, networking and the open sharing of information and data. Individual public servants can learn new skills and techniques by creating communities to improve their craft and provide more to the GC.  

Since May 2018, new functionalities have been added to GCcollab as part of the OADW, including:  

Since May 2018, new functionalities have been added to GCcollab as part of the OADW, including:  

* '''Account''', a single-sign on account with a user authentication process that allows users to sign in to GCcollab and access all current and future services;

* '''Account''', a single-sign on account with a user authentication process that allows users to sign in to GCcollab and access all current and future services;

Back end development involves the deployment and management of containerized microservices through Kubernetes. Kubernetes is an open source system for automating the deployment and scaling of services; allowing a service to be managed, without affecting other services, while being linked in an ecosystem. Each service can be turned on (available to members) or turned off (for updates and maintenance) seamlessly.  

Back end development involves the deployment and management of containerized microservices through Kubernetes. Kubernetes is an open source system for automating the deployment and scaling of services; allowing a service to be managed, without affecting other services, while being linked in an ecosystem. Each service can be turned on (available to members) or turned off (for updates and maintenance) seamlessly.  

<h1> Governance </h1>  

<h2> Governance </h2>  

The Open, Accessible Digital Workspace operates using a combined constellation partnerships approach, traditional waterfall approach and progressive agile project management.  

The Open, Accessible Digital Workspace operates using a combined constellation partnerships approach, traditional waterfall approach and progressive agile project management.  

* The '''Secretariat''' is comprised of product owners of all services, the scrum master, and representatives from the Partnership and Business Development team to provide management oversight of the OADW. The group makes strategic tactical and day-to-day decisions about each service individually and integration across all services as a whole.

* The '''Secretariat''' is comprised of product owners of all services, the scrum master, and representatives from the Partnership and Business Development team to provide management oversight of the OADW. The group makes strategic tactical and day-to-day decisions about each service individually and integration across all services as a whole.

<h1> The Current GCTools Suite </h1>

<h2> The Current GCTools Suite </h2>

[[Image:gccollabicon.png|40px]] '''GCcollab (2017)'''<br> A collaboration and networking platform available to all orders of government, post-secondary institutions, not-for-profit organizations, as well as their partners and clients by invitation. The first GCTool with a mobile app on Apple and Android devices.<br>

[[Image:gccollabicon.png|40px]] '''GCcollab (2017)'''<br> A collaboration and networking platform available to all orders of government, post-secondary institutions, not-for-profit organizations, as well as their partners and clients by invitation. The first GCTool with a mobile app on Apple and Android devices.<br>

[[Image:gcdirectoryicon.png|40px]] '''GCdirectory (2016)'''<br> The GC’s employee directory accessible to all federal public servants.<br>

[[Image:gcdirectoryicon.png|40px]] '''GCdirectory (2016)'''<br> The GC’s employee directory accessible to all federal public servants.<br>

<h1>Our History</h1>

<h2>Our History</h2>

The Digital Collaboration Division (DCD) manages the Open and Accessible Digital Workspace (OADW). Following February 2018 validation of the vision by GCEARB, the evolution of the GCTools into the OADW began in May 2018 with approval and funding from the CIOC. The DCD is the OADW’s project steward: the OADW is its core business.  

The Digital Collaboration Division (DCD) manages the Open and Accessible Digital Workspace (OADW). Following February 2018 validation of the vision by GCEARB, the evolution of the GCTools into the OADW began in May 2018 with approval and funding from the CIOC. The DCD is the OADW’s project steward: the OADW is its core business.  

In 2016, membership increased significantly by virtue of strong support from Blueprint 2020, a user interface re-design, and two new GCTools: GCdirectory and GCintranet. The first collaboration platform open to both GC employees and their colleagues beyond the enterprise, GCcollab was piloted in September 2016 using existing open source software called Elgg. GCcollab was launched in May 2017 at the Blueprint (BP) 2020 Innovation Fair. It is the GC’s only platform open to all orders of government, post-secondary institutions, not-for-profit organizations, and individual citizens. It is free for users to access, free of advertising, and practices data ethics. It is designed to enable and enhance communication and collaboration between civil society, the public, and other partners and clients across Canada and beyond. Future services will follow the same principles that shape GCcollab by being inclusive, accessible, and free for all.

In 2016, membership increased significantly by virtue of strong support from Blueprint 2020, a user interface re-design, and two new GCTools: GCdirectory and GCintranet. The first collaboration platform open to both GC employees and their colleagues beyond the enterprise, GCcollab was piloted in September 2016 using existing open source software called Elgg. GCcollab was launched in May 2017 at the Blueprint (BP) 2020 Innovation Fair. It is the GC’s only platform open to all orders of government, post-secondary institutions, not-for-profit organizations, and individual citizens. It is free for users to access, free of advertising, and practices data ethics. It is designed to enable and enhance communication and collaboration between civil society, the public, and other partners and clients across Canada and beyond. Future services will follow the same principles that shape GCcollab by being inclusive, accessible, and free for all.

<h1> How we Work </h1>The DCD is a multidisciplinary, digital first team that is organized to work openly, as a network, with whoever needs to be involved to get the best outcomes. As a team focused on digital collaboration, team members are encouraged to test digital tools and work wherever they will get their best work done, whether that be 219 Laurier, 140 O’Connor, a partner’s office, from home, or a coffee shop of choice.

<h2> How we Work </h2>The DCD is a multidisciplinary, digital first team that is organized to work openly, as a network, with whoever needs to be involved to get the best outcomes. As a team focused on digital collaboration, team members are encouraged to test digital tools and work wherever they will get their best work done, whether that be 219 Laurier, 140 O’Connor, a partner’s office, from home, or a coffee shop of choice.

Every day, the team lives the policies of open and accessible digital government. Together, team members developed the following Vision Mission and Values to guide the DCD’s work.

Every day, the team lives the policies of open and accessible digital government. Together, team members developed the following Vision Mission and Values to guide the DCD’s work.

<h4> Vision </h4>  

<h3> Vision </h3>  

To inspire governments, partners and citizens to actively collaborate in solving challenges and take advantage of opportunities which improve the world.

To inspire governments, partners and citizens to actively collaborate in solving challenges and take advantage of opportunities which improve the world.

<h4> Mission </h4>  

<h3> Mission </h3>  

To build an open and accessible digital workspace through a transparent approach and ethical practices, and enable networks to thrive and collaborate within this workspace.

To build an open and accessible digital workspace through a transparent approach and ethical practices, and enable networks to thrive and collaborate within this workspace.

<h4> Values </h4>

<h3> Values </h3>

# Initiate action, lead by example, and be proud of your work.

# Initiate action, lead by example, and be proud of your work.

# Create fun, simple, and inclusive experiences.

# Create fun, simple, and inclusive experiences.

# Explore new ideas and technology. Actively experiment.

# Explore new ideas and technology. Actively experiment.

# Always be learning. Do not assume.

# Always be learning. Do not assume.

<h1> Our Network </h1>  

 

<h2> Our Network </h2>  

While the DCD leads the development of the OADW, partners across Canada and the globe are contributing to the project through knowledge-sharing, technical development, and human and financial resources.   

While the DCD leads the development of the OADW, partners across Canada and the globe are contributing to the project through knowledge-sharing, technical development, and human and financial resources.   

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<h1> Contact Us </h1>

<h2> Contact Us </h2>

If you have any questions, issues or would like to provide feedback, please contact the [https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Help_Aide GCTools Help Desk].

If you have any questions, issues or would like to provide feedback, please contact the [https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Help_Aide GCTools Help Desk].