View source for NGO workflows and how to choose your tools

==Introduction==
===Review of the work done in the [[Mapping_out_NGO_Workflows]] session on Day 2===
===Overview of key workflows emerged from discussions about technology infrastructure for NGOs===
* Share a file internally with trusted colleagues
* Share a file externally with known organizations and allies
* Share a file publicly
* Set up a conference call
* Set up a 1:1 call
* Set up a webinar
* Set up an in person meeting
* Send an end-of-the-year donation-drive newsletter
* Author a grant proposal
* Compile the end of the year budget
==Session Notes==
===Workflows taken as reference===
* Share a file internally with trusted colleagues
* Share a file externally with known organizations and allies
* Share a file publicly

Steps included in these workflows:
* Coordinate document sharing
* Annotate/ comment on document

===What are folks current using?===
* Email
* Dropbox, Box.net
* Asana
* Trello
* Skype
* Slack messages
* Basecamp
* Google Drive
* GitHub

===Values identified===
* Privacy
* Security
* Anonymity
* Resiliency
* Sustainability
* Usability
* Accessibility
* Openness

===Brainstorming: What questions should we ask?===
* What is the tech literacy of participants?
* Who are the actual adversaries?
* Where are the files?
* What path do the files take?
* How do we manage usability and security?
* Who is watching?
* Is there a "fear factor" in adopting new technology? e.g. fear of learning new? e.g. fear of the tech itself?
* How do we determine/ maintain data integrity?
* What is the server configuration?
* What is the level of security culture (of the org)?
* What is the path to adoption (within an organization)?
* What factions are we dealing with?
* What belief structures are embedded in existing ways of working?
* What is the budget/ resources of the org?
* What is the level of security culture of the provider?
* What is the timeline/ time restraints?
* What is the bandwidth?
* Who needs what permissions?
* How many people need access?

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