UGIC 2020
What a strange year for conferences, thanks to COVID-19. UGIC was first delayed, and then delayed again and made virtual. Definitely missed seeing the local faces, and classes weren't the same without the personalities. Being virtual, every class was pre-recorded, and hosted on YouTube. This turned out to be awesome, because if there was a class that didn't turn out to be what you thought it would be, you could move on to another one without judgement. "The Path from GIS Manager to GIS Leader" class had some interesting points. I love that they pointed out that the biggest challenge of a successful GIS implementation is the people problem. This is so true. They say the solution to this is implementing a change management program - Change Management is the discipline that guides how we prepare, equip, and support individuals to successfully adopt change in order to drive organizational success and outcomes. They recommended monthly trainings. They also claim