Checklist to Organize a Tools and Services Workshop

Checklist to Organize a Tools and Services Workshop

At least 6 Weeks Before Workshop

Done

Task

Person Responsible

 

Approve workshop

EOTCO

 

Enter workshop on the /wiki/spaces/Events/pages/242199860 page

EOTCO

 

Coordinate with other trainers if there has been prior contact

Trainer

 

Identify goal of workshop

EOTCO

 

Identify location from local host

Uwe, 411

 

Identify dates from local host

Uwe, 411

 

Identify which /wiki/spaces/eot/pages/241585145 will be used

Trainer

 

Confirm Trainers are available based on /wiki/spaces/eot/pages/241585145 selected

Trainer, 411

 

Communicate workshop location, dates, number of users, and services need to Core Services

Trainer, 411

 

Move workshop from /wiki/spaces/Events/pages/242199860 page to /wiki/spaces/Events/pages/242199881 page

411

 

Create workshop-specific wiki page

411

 

Create workshop-specific checklist as child page to wiki page, viewable by staff

411

 

Assign roles to workshop-specific checklist

411

 

Create event on Schedule of Events Google Calendar

411

 

Create event on iPlant website

411

 

Communicate to 411 goal of workshop

EOTCO

 

Communicate to 411 special questions to include on registration form

Trainer

 

Create online registration form

411

 

Inform 411 of max number of seats

Local Host

 

Inform 411 for date range to keep registration open

Trainer

 

Inform 411 of other special needs

Trainer

 

Communicate registration form to Trainer, local host, possible attendees

411

 

Communicate to attendees link to create iPlant account (all services)

Trainer

 

Advertise workshop

Trainer, Local Host

 

Identify caterer

411

At least 4 Weeks Before Workshop

Done

Task

Person Responsible

 

Post agenda to workshop-specific wiki page

Trainer

 

Buy airfare for Trainer (for UA employees prepare UA Travel Auth)

411

 

Arrange lodging for Trainer (if possible)

411

 

Arrange ground transportation for Trainer (if possible)

411

 

Coordinate with caterer and trainers for breaks, lunches

411

At least 2 Weeks Before Workshop

Done

Task

Person Responsible

 

Use wiki page to communicate workshop logistics info to participants

411

 

Use wiki page to communicate pre-meeting prep materials and tutorials to participants

411

 

Monitor registration list to communicate newly-registered participants logistics and pre-meeting materials

411

 

Monitor registration list to verify iPlant accounts for newly-registered participants

411

 

Identify catering menu

411

 

Place catering order

411

At least 1 Week Before Workshop

Done

Task

Person Responsible

 

Monitor registration list to communicate newly-registered participants logistics and pre-meeting materials

411

 

Monitor registration list to verify iPlant accounts for newly-registered participants

411

 

Communicate to Core Services iPlant accounts with abnormalities

411

 

Communicate to Core Services Atmosphere requirements

Trainer

 

Ensure any test datasets are uploaded to Data Store

Trainer

 

Use wiki page to communicate list of participants to Core Services

411

 

Confirm all participants have functioning accounts

411

At least 2 Business Days Before Workshop

Done

Task

Person Responsible

 

Monitor registration list to communicate newly-registered participants logistics and pre-meeting materials

411

 

Monitor registration list to verify iPlant accounts for newly-registered participants

411

 

Encourage users to test log in to iPlant services

Trainer

 

Encourage user to launch Atmosphere instance

Trainer

 

Complete dry-run of example or demo

Trainer

 

Communicate guest account information to Trainer

Core Services

 

Send name tags to workshop location

411

 

Post attendee list to workshop-specific wiki page

411

At the Workshop

Done

Task

Person Responsible

 

Include instruction on how to terminate an instance in Atmosphere

Trainer

 

Be familiar with how to Reset your iPlant Password

Trainer

 

Have guest accounts ready for emergencies

Trainer

 

Pay caterer

411

1 Week After Workshop

Done

Task

Person Responsible

 

Coordinate with EMEC to ensure post-surveys happen

411

 

Submit travel/expense receipts

Trainer

 

Process travel/expense receipts (for UA employees)

411

 

Update Participant Database (Lotus) for the workshop

411

 

Follow up with local host

Trainer, 411

 

Follow up with participants

Trainer