Data Integration
The Colorado Experience

What Has CDOT Learned?

A major obstacle to change at CDOT was the reasoning, "We have always done it this way." But, over time, the department has developed a more visionary leadership and a culture more open to change. Many lessons have been learned from data integration and Asset Management efforts:

• An agency's governance structure should be assessed before change is initiated.
  
• "One-size" improvements do not address all problems—tailored applications are often needed.
  
• A task force that represents various data owners helps to build consensus and acceptance of the importance of data-supported decisions.
  
• The investment category analysis approach helps staff to step back and see the whole picture.
  
• Upper management support is critical.
  
• Acceptance by mid-level management and employees is vital to success.