Additional questions about capabilities

[FranckCo]

The Capability class is now included in the COOS. Additional questions, which are probably not for version 1.0 but for further developments:

• Should we introduce the distinction made for example in CSDA between Core, Cross-cutting and Lower-level capabilities?
• Should we define the capabilities listed in CSDA as COOS individuals?
• Should we model the links between capabilities and statistical production activities?

[InKyungChoi]

Regarding linking capabilities to GSBPM, presentation of Flavio at MWW2020 available on this link

[FlavioRizzolo]

Regarding:

Should we introduce the distinction made for example in CSDA between Core, Cross-cutting and Lower-level capabilities?

I think we should, since Cross-Cutting and Core are well-defined:

• Core capabilities: capabilities the organization needs to execute its core business, i.e. the production of statistics. They generally map to phases in GSBPM.

• Cross-cutting capabilities: capabilities used to formulate and implement the policies that the organization chooses for its internal operations. They generally map to “Corporate Support Activities” in GAMSO and “Overarching processes” in GSBPM.

Lower-level capabilities are just sub-capabilities, they can be modeled with skos:broader, like sub-processes to phases, or better with part-of.

[InKyungChoi]

@FlavioRizzolo mapping between GSBPM/GAMSO and Core/Cross-cutting capabilities seems to be exchanged?

[FlavioRizzolo]

@FlavioRizzolo mapping between GSBPM/GAMSO and Core/Cross-cutting capabilities seems to be exchanged?

Yes, I fixed it! @InKyungChoi

[FlavioRizzolo]

Proposal for fitting Capabilities into the model:

[JALinnerud]

The ESS has a Business Capabilities model that might be worth checking https://joinup.ec.europa.eu/collection/statistical-enterprise-architecture/document/ess-earf-business-capabilities-model
See Figure 2 ESS Business Capabilities model – Levels 0 & 1

[JALinnerud]

Can we link GAMSO Capability Development to COOS "Capability"?
Action: Jenny to propose a sentence and continue discussion on github issue
Capability Development: Development of capabilities that enable the organisation to undertake new activities, or to improve the efficiency of existing ones

[JALinnerud]

Some examples of capability development from Geostat4:

Engage to develop, use and promote new standards
Insert location at the core of the data architecture
Use services to increase interoperability
Develop and share common and reusable tools
Design and implement Geospatial Reference Architecture for statistics
Ensure common conceptual models and semantic interoperability across data domains
Define concepts of kinetic statistics
Enable data integration through services
Disseminate open data and services
Develop and apply services for smarter statistical-geospatial integration
Develop and apply common concepts and tools for Linked Open Data
Explore publishing reference data as Linked Open Data

[FlavioRizzolo]

The ESS has a Business Capabilities model that might be worth checking https://joinup.ec.europa.eu/collection/statistical-enterprise-architecture/document/ess-earf-business-capabilities-model
See Figure 2 ESS Business Capabilities model – Levels 0 & 1

I agree, that should be a core reference. We do use the ESS Business Capabilities model at StatCan, and it was also an inspiration for CSDA. This particular paragraph could shed some light on the alignment between business capabilities and functions:

Business Capabilities are similar to Business Functions as defined in GSIM or CSPA. The difference between the two concepts lies in their orientation and level of detail. As an indication, Business Capabilities tend to be more strategy-driven and strategy-oriented as they serve to decide on investments whilst Business Functions are more process/activity-oriented and applicable in an operational context. Further, Business Capabilities are typically expressed at higher levels of granularity (what is referred to as levels 0, 1 and 2 further below) whilst Business Functions are more fine-grained reflecting what one would express at Business Capability levels 3 and onwards.

And this one between capabilities and activities:

There is a many-to-many relationship between Business Capabilities and Activities. A capability can support different activities and on the opposite an activity can require different capabilities. Business capabilities tend to be defined so that they are reused across different activities ensuring that investments are efficient.

[FlavioRizzolo]

Can we link GAMSO Capability Development to COOS "Capability"?

It makes sense, the question is how we do that since Capability Development is an individual and Capability is a class...

[FranckCo]

Relevant content integrated in specification, closing issue.