This "how-to" book on planning and managing GIS within local government describes and details the key components of a successful GIS. It documents and describes real-world case studies for each of the seven components. It documents the Return on Investment (ROI) and the business case for GIS. This book is about the key factors and formula for successfully implementing GIS technologies. It details how using a structured and comprehensive strategic and business planning approach can introduce a positive and dramatic change in the way GIS is adopted. It’s a fact-based value proposition and management plan for GIS.
