From Insight to Action: Mastering GIS Maturity with Slimgim for Strategic Transformation

Wendy Baldin, Manager - Digital Transformation and Information Technology
Paul Giroux, Founder Maturity Network: https://maturity.studio

Date: Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 - 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Enterprise GIS maturity is hard & isn’t getting easier. Although several maturity models exist, not everyone has learned how to leverage the insight the models provide. Measuring maturity is the easy part – doing something productive with it is the challenge. While studying to complete his Masters, Paul Giroux developed a practical geographic information management framework named Slimgim. Paul will introduce you to this Maturity Method and his practical approach to developing rapid just-in-time strategy & enterprise roadmaps. Paul and Wendy will then discuss how the Maturity Method has developed an enterprise roadmap and how the NPCA is not just talking the talk but walking the talk - using OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) to be accountable and drive forward a Digital Transformation Strategy, one element of NPCA's 20212-2031 Strategic Plan.

About Wendy Baldin

Wendy Baldin has over 25 years of professional experience in the public, private, and consulting business sectors. Wendy has a BES from the University of Waterloo, obtained her PMP and GISP designations, and specializes in geospatial and IT project management. Currently as the Manager - Digital Transformation and Information Technology for NPCA, she is leading a Digital Transformation Strategy - one of the key strategic goals and objectives within the 2021-2031 NPCA Strategic Plan.

About Paul Giroux

Paul Giroux has spent most of his career in web & enterprise GIS development, architecture & administration. Paul shares this work as Slimgim which he spends most of his free time supporting. Working several years during lunch, evenings and weekends, Paul has been able to grow a movement around his approach to developing maturity-driven strategy. His peers’ belief in his model and method continues to fuel his desire to make a positive impact on our industry. Paul Giroux is a proud GISP with a MSc. in GIS. 

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