SAFETY & INFRASTRUCTURE DIVISION HEXAGON Home > Blog >Public Safety & Security > Back to school: What can class projects teach us about collaboration? CATEGORIES Back to school: What can class projects teach us about collaboration? BY MICHAEL BAKER ON NOVEMBER 9, 2021 HXGN CONNECT Talking to my son about his classes, I heard what all parents dread hearing: “class project.” You know the one, where the class divides up into small groups to do an assignment. If you have children, I am sure you also know the parental concerns associated with class assignments that require each student in the group to do his or her fair share of the work. Does my child understand what his role is for the project? Do the other students in his group know? Will their individual efforts come together on time for my son to get a good grade? Unfortunately, this is exactly how many organizations approach data sharing. They use a coordinated approach while still operating in silos to get their pieces done. It is only after individual pieces are complete that they come together with the hope they provided enough insight to bring value to the group as a whole. Collaboration over coordination Instead of this traditional approach, imagine collaborating throughout the lifecycle of a project. Activities can be completed together or individually but in a more open and dynamic manner. In a truly collaborative environment, everyone works in unity. Everyone has an impact on the whole from the moment an idea is considered – when the chance of identifying problems is the greatest. Unlike traditionally siloed workflows, a collaborative system creates transparency, boosts team members’ morale and fosters confidence in the results of a team’s efforts. Advanced collaboration tools like HxGN Connect, Hexagon’s new cloud-native, SaaS collaborative workspace, bring organizations and data together in a unified workspace that provides shared awareness of a project’s status, the individual components of that project and interactive feedback from group participants. What makes HxGN Connect unique from other collaborative software are its dynamic data-sharing rules. Users have full control of the data brought into the space and can set data rules regarding the type of data brought into the space, who sees this data and when they see it. Sensitive data can be restricted to only those with proper authorization to see the data without enlisting IT services or logging a request from vendors. HxGN Connect fully removes traditional data silos – reimagining collaboration for individual organizations, within cities and across regions. With HxGN Connect, participants can work in concert and securely share the data they want others to see and actively collaborate with data from others as a project proceeds. Major event planning with collaborative technology Here’s a great example of collaborative technology in action. In this video, see how HxGN Connect makes it easy for multiple public and private organizations to share and visualize intelligence while jointly discussing operations throughout major community events. Learn more Are you ready to reimagine collaboration? Find out more about HxGN Connect. Mark your calendar! We’re preparing now for HxGN LIVE Global 2022. Join us in-person (or online) June 20-23 in Las Vegas for a tailored, hybrid event experience to discuss, debate and encounter the autonomous future. Enjoy this post? Subscribe to our blog and have industry insights delivered right to your inbox each week. Subscribe now. Want Safer Cities? Subscribe to CONNECT to receive inspiration, ideas, and expert how-to advice for creating safer, more resilient cities – delivered right to your inbox. SUBSCRIBE NOW Recent Posts What if that were your train, your route, your city? (infographic) November 16, 2021 Citywide communication is critical during emergency incidents. That’s why it’s … The conundrum of unforeseen incidents and emergencies: There’s no SOP for all situations October 29, 2021 In public safety, timely and effective response often requires multiple … IT service desk: Evaluating dollars and sense October 26, 2021 IT service desk managers are always under pressure to reduce … Top 3 benefits of ad hoc collaboration capabilities in emergency management October 21, 2021 Modern emergency management presents a paradox. On one hand, it … MORE © Hexagon AB and/or its subsidiaries and affiliates. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy Terms And Conditions Trademarks Cookies Settings Subscription Center Hexagon on Facebook Hexagon on LinkedIn Hexagon on Twitter Hexagon on Youtube By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Accept All Cookies Reject All Cookies Settings