1) Kickoff Meeting: • Conduct an initial project kickoff meeting with key MSBA stakeholders (e.g., senior leadership, data and IT staff, program managers) to gather context on current Authority goals, data usage, and areas for improvement. • Review RFR deliverables and milestones and clarify expectations for the Data Master Plan. • Define roles and responsibilities for the project, including identification of subject-matter experts (SMEs) within MSBA to support the engagement. • Establish communication and invoicing protocols. • Discuss the desired outcomes and impact of the Data Master Plan on MSBA’s operations and strategic direction. 2) Align Data Objectives with MSBA’s Mission: • Review MSBA’s mission, vision, long-term strategic goals and objectivesto ensure that the Data Master Plan aligns with objectives. • Map broader MSBA Authority goals to specific data objectives that can help achieve these goals. • Identify how improved data management supports strategic outcomes. • Document areas where data plays a key role in decision-making and transparency. 3) Outline Initial High Level Desired Outcomes of the Data Master Plan: • High-level priorities (e.g., enhance data accessibility, support decision-making, ensure data integrity). • Set the vision for what a successful Data Master Plan will achieve. • Provide leadership with a roadmap for subsequent steps and plan to develop the Data Master Plan.
