When you change the title it can sometimes cause problems with existing links. It is usually best to create a new page and copy the contents across to the new page, and depending on the situation make the original page a redirect page.

I have made a copy, but I have left both pages the same for the moment.

I think perhaps ABEF & Six Sigma should be on the Business Improvement page, and the other links on the problem solving techniques page, but I am open to further suggestions.

ABEF certainly references a range of problem solving techniques, I don't know so much about Six Sigma, but I think it might too.

I started a page called Problem Solving Techniques a while a go, with the intent of either compiling a list of process improvement tools or actually developing an open business improvement system for Local Government.

Perhaps I got the title wrong and should have named it "Business Improvement System" or something like that. Given that there are a few people interested in the topic, perhaps that might be a good page to work on as a team project. What do you think?

I agree with you that 6 Sigma may not be the best technique for the majority of councils. I suspect some councils consider (or were advised to consider) it as a tool for process re-engineering during amalgamation. There may be a long way from ‘evaluating’ to ‘implementing’…

Thanks

Leila

This may be a little controversial, so I am happy to take comments on this. I am sure there are pockets of excellence but how do the majority perform?

Do you have link for this? Or when can I find/order hard copy for the same?

In reality, many thanks to you to lead, manage and provide such a platform for all of us to share, learn and grow. I see it as a medium to contribute and gain.

I am glad to find you and other like minded professionals here!!!.

Regards,
Ashish

The wikitext takes a little practice, but I'm sure you will catch on quickly, and the icons above the edit box make life easier too.
I am really thankful to have you sign up and contributing to the site and the forums on a regular basis by the way.
I already had a link to Six Sigma on the Problem Solving Techniques page so I thought it made sense to combine the two articles.

Six Sigma In Local Government

If you like put a sub-heading in the article called Six Sigma In Local Government, like I have done above (3 pluses before any text will make it into a sub-heading).

Thanks for editing page for six sigma (and make it looking better, I am still learning putting hyperlinks (rather than copy and paste) etc in Wiki

I was inclined to be more specific to local government (how it applies and how it is used, how it can be used) rather than mere what Six Sigma is? in context of manufacturing industry. Thats why I called it "Six Sigma in Local Government".

Regards,
Ashish

Cheers,

They are all live links and contain a terms of use link in the bottom right hand corner of the map.
http://www.google.com/intl/en_au/help/terms_maps.html

Google Maps expressly encourages users to add links to their websites, and I suspect that they will be very pleased to have so many of their maps on the site.

I admit that it would be rare to put finger on anyone on copyright issues on wiki (as might not be possible to track who changed what?)

My opinion is we can not use screenshot from Google Maps (or other copyright maps) unless otherwise, we have permission to use them.

What I mean by, "face to face" forum to cover a informal/formal working group or regular meetings held to share knowledge/information (not so formal as conferences).

Face to face (may also includes one to one by phone/video conference/web conference/email chat/ email), who might help or direct in relevant area of expertise for the given issue/agenda. I should have used word "Live" collaboration through meetings/working group or web facilities.

What I could not find from wiki is, all basic information is good, but what if I really need expert in X, Y or Z area with my specific question?
Online forum (like we are discussing) now can be used.

To some degree, I agree that the kind of information should stay in "About" page. However, how many clicks do site receive on "about" page versus "home" page?.

If prospective information seeker/collaborator is visiting our site/page, it should be somewhat attractive (Our target should be first make it easy for that person to know, what she can find here, once she finds useful information, hopefully she will contribute. It is more of take and give (rather than give and take)

We also need to ensure, the purpose of the site is information and knowledge share from working professionals on projects/issues/risks on top of basic information. We should encourage to put more emphasis (as it is currently) on "how to do it", "working examples". One of the other desirable aspect of our site should be (would be of interest to Consultants and LG officers alike) is kind of audited page of skills matrix, who can help in what area. A brief profile or short CV can help. Also, need for what are we working on currently? for next 6 months or over few years, which can lead to joint projects or working through with some what similar challenges.

For example, few of my current projects include Risk Management, Business Continuity, Resource Planning and development of Asset Management Plan (is just started). Where applicable, I am hoping to form live/dynamic forums (meetings, working group or web conference etc) to add on the good work already done on web environment.

I would see the site as basic Environmental Scanning exercise (for general information) plus providing a base/stepping stone to formal/informal working group establishment.

If you like you can add the headers to the home page yourself, and feel free to make a few suggestions about what the purpose & scope, etc, of the site should be. I want the site to be one that everyone in Local Government feels they have a stake in. You making changes to the main page of your own accord, will be a very good thing, because it will mean others are less likely see it as just my site.