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Growing your SAS TeamThe experience of
the Health Statistics Division’s SAS Network
Howard HurleyHealth Statistics Division
Statistics Canada
OASUSJune 12, 2014
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Agenda The need The plan The Implementation The Future
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The Need
Necessity is the mother of invention ... and the father of the action plan
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The Plan - Objectives
• Create the organization needed to expand and improve SAS skills of
current and future staff• Establish an environment that fosters collaboration and sharing of
knowledge among SAS users of all skill levels and specific uses.• Introduce standards and best practices that support the changing
technical environment and facilitates greater employee mobility, efficiency and flexibility.
An action plan to raise the overall proficiency level of SAS in the Division
The Plan – Building Blocks
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STATISTICS CANADA SAS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE
HSD SAS Network Steering Committee
Standards & Best Practices
SAS Toolbox
SAS Info Letters
SAS Champions Coaching & Training
HSD SAS users
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The Implementation – Passive Resources
• Standards & Best Practices
SAS Toolbox
SAS Info Letters
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The Implementation – Active Resources
Coaching & Training
Coaching• training plans• post-training support• drop-in sessions• ad hoc
Training• Self-learning• Facilitated training• Formal courses• Customized courses and workshops
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The Implementation – Active Resources
SAS Champions
• experienced SAS users who are willing to share their knowledge• offices identified with a logo (SAS?)• promote the divisional SAS Network resources and encourage the use of SAS• provide tips, tricks, and suggestions on how to improve coding efficiency.• help identify and set coding standards and best practices• act as conduit between staff and SAS Network Steering Committee
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• Continue to refine and improve the Network• Look for opportunities for collaboration and
partnerships to grow the Network
The Future
The success of the Network resides in the dynamism and commitment of their members .
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