2011 Annual ReportThis report covers the activities of the Strategy Markup Language (StratML) Committee during 2011. It is cumulative in the sense that it also documents results achieved previously. In addition, it begins to outline objectives to be pursued in the months and years ahead.Please let us know if you have proposed additions or corrections. Comments and suggestions with respect to prospective goals and objectives are also welcome, particularly if you would like to participate in specifying Part 3 and/or developing StratML tools, applications, and services.Strategy Markup Language CommitteeSMLC78901c50-230a-4997-a95e-eeaf289a484eAIIMANSI-Accredited Standards Development OrganizationPerformerOwen AmburCo-ChairPerformerAIIM Professional MemberBeneficiaryAdam SchwartzCo-ChairWith the completion and approval of Part 2 as an ANSI/AIIM standard, Adam deemed his work on the committee to have been completed and resigned his role as co-chair in 2011.PerformerBetsy FanningAIIM's Director of StandardsPerformerSylvia WebbMember of the StratML CommitteePerformerLeader of NIEM Task GroupSylvia is leading a task group to develop a NIEM implementation profile for StratMLPerformerAndre CussonMember of the StratML CommitteePerformerDeveloper of StratML PortalAndre is developing a StratML portal, including an XSLT form enabling the drafting and editing of StratML documents. (This report is being drafted and edited using his form.)PerformerAllyson UgarteMember of the StratML CommitteePerformerMember of the NIEM Task GroupPerformerArt ColmanSchema MaintenanceArt maintains the official copies of the schema while under development, prior to approval and publication at stratml.net.PerformerData Dictionary ProducerArt also automatically generates user-friendly data dictionaries (in MS Word format) from the StratML schemas.PerformerMember of the StratML CommitteePerformerDanny DohrmannMember of the StratML CommitteeMember of the NIEM Task GroupPerformerWilliam GlascoeMember of the StratML CommitteePerformerMember of the NIEM Task GroupPerformerA worldwide web of intentions, stakeholders, and results.efe1e1dc-51be-43ca-82fe-5444a471a822To specify an XML-based voluntary consensus standard for the information commonly contained in strategic and performance plans and reports.161b7a63-5951-475e-aca8-961906a64596OpennessStandardsMachine ReadabilityPerformanceResultsStrategic PlansSpecify and foster usage of an XML standard for the information commonly contained in strategic plans.a578ae20-e023-4135-8961-3f775bee3412Part 1ANSI/AIIM PublicationPublish Part 1, Strategic Plans, as an American (ANSI/AIIM) national standard.aa83925e-f243-4930-9c35-32febd204b761.1ANSIPerformerBeneficiary8c60e70d-55b5-4ee6-9db3-3a0e202179f2 Publication of Part 1. Part 1 was approved and published as ANSI/AIIM 21:2009.2009-12-17StratML Part 1 FilesConvert strategic plans into StratML format to demonstrate and prove the elements of the standard.b7f9c1cb-5ae8-4848-ae70-018facfed4331.2Performer8c60e70d-55b5-4ee6-9db3-3a0e202179f2Plans ConvertedNumberMore than 800 plans have been converted to StratML Part 1 format, all of which are available at http://xml.gov/stratml/drybridge/index.htm. For the current number, see http://stratml.hyperbase.com/statistics.html, where other statistics are provided as well, including the number of goals, objectives, and stakeholders.8292012-01-26Tools, Applications & ServicesFoster the development of tools, applications, and services supporting and leveraging the StratML standard for the benefit of various communities of interest.ec6744fe-3001-47ca-9812-291e39574d6a1.3Andre CussonStratML Portal Developerhttp://xml.gov/stratml/index.htm#CussonPerformerXSLT Form Developerhttp://xml.gov/stratml/index.htm#FormsPerformerSylvia WebbSchema Development SupportProvided a schema development tools and expertise to support compilation of the schema for Part 1.Joe CarmelXForms Form Developerhttp://xml.gov/stratml/index.htm#FormsPerformerAtom Demonstration Developerhttp://xml.gov/stratml/index.htm#CarmelPerformerArt ColmanStratML File ConverterConverted hundreds of StratML files to conform to the final version of the schema for StratML Part 1. http://xml.gov/stratml/drybridge/index.htmPerformerAri KnausenbergerStratML Tag Cloud Developerhttp://xml.gov/stratml/index.htm#AriPerformerKeith MatthewStratML Editorial Portal Developerhttp://xml.gov/stratml/index.htm#XMLSimplicityPerformerShashi MuduniriStratML Search Service Developerhttp://xml.gov/stratml/index.htm#MarkLogicPerformerPooyan ZamanianStratML Portal DeveloperAvailable in Farsi and English. http://xml.gov/stratml/index.htm#Pooyan PerformerPradeep JainMS Word Quick Start Guide Drafterhttp://xml.gov/stratml/index.htm#ICTectPerformerVivian DeyMS Word Quick Start Guide Developerhttp://xml.gov/stratml/index.htm#ICTectPerformerKen HolmanStratML Stylesheet Developerhttp://xml.gov/stratml/index.htm#CranePerformerErick Mackay StratML Developer Supporthttp://xml.gov/stratml/index.htm#LiquidTechnologiesPerformerPriscilla WalmsleySchema Central Developerhttp://xml.gov/stratml/index.htm#DatypicPerformerAdam SchwartzStrategic Plan ConverterConverted a number of strategic plans to StratML format for inclusion in the prototypical collection compiled to demonstrate and prove that the elements of the schema capture the types of information commonly occurring in strategic plans.PerformerGraphics DeveloperCompiled a graphical depiction of the schema for Part 1.PerformerOwen AmburInfoPath Form Developerhttp://xml.gov/stratml/index.htm#FormsPerformerStrategic Plan ConverterConverting strategic plans from non-standard, non-machine-readable formats, like PDF, into open, standard, machine-readable StratML format. http://xml.gov/stratml/drybridge/index.htmPerformerStratML Search Service ProviderMaintaining a Google site-specific search capability for the StratML collection at http://xml.gov/stratml/index.htm#GooglePerformerKen SallGlossary Schema & Stylesheet DeveloperCompiled a schema and stylesheet for the StratML glossary.PerformerRonald ReckGlossary Schema & Stylesheet DeveloperCompiled a schema and stylesheet for the StratML glossary.PerformerBetty HarveySchema Development Supporthttp://xml.gov/stratml/history.htmPerformerChristopher MadenStylesheet Developerhttp://xml.gov/stratml/history.htmPerformerJim DisbrowAward NominatorSubmitted StratML as a nominee for the President's Save Award program. http://xml.gov/stratml/history.htmPerformerJohn ChickeringPerformance Plan/Report Task Group Memberhttp://xml.gov/stratml/history.htmPerformerJim St. ClairPerformance Plan/Report Task Group Memberhttp://xml.gov/stratml/history.htmPerformerOliver ReckliesVocabulary & Schema Reviewerhttp://xml.gov/stratml/20080312Recklies.pdfPerformerCarl FrappaoloArticle PublisherPublished an article referencing StratML in relation to the findability of information. See http://xml.gov/stratml/history.htm or, more specifically, http://www.takingaiim.com/2008/05/aiimqa-findab-1.html PerformerAmin HassamBusiness Case DeveloperServed a highly active and key role in helping to compile the business case for StratML.PerformerDavid WebberCAM Interactive DeveloperDeveloped a CAM interactive view of the schema for StratML Part 1. See http://xml.gov/stratml/history.htm and, more specifically, http://xml.gov/stratml/references/StratML-interactive.htmlPerformerEd ChasePDF Fillable Form DeveloperDeveloped a PDF Fillable form for StratML Part 1. See http://xml.gov/stratml/index.htm#Forms and, more specifically, http://xml.gov/stratml/forms/StrategicPlan.pdfPerformerLaurens van den OeverXopus Forms DeveloperDeveloped an Xopus form for StratML Part 1, in English and Spanish. See http://xml.gov/stratml/index.htm#Forms and, more specifically, http://xopus.com/Demo/stratmlPerformerAllyson UgarteSpanish TranslatorProvided assistance in translating to Spanish the English labels in Xopus' form.PerformerXBRL LiaisonServed as an expert liaison to the XBRL community.PerformerAlice MarshallArticle PublisherPublished an article on StratML. See http://xml.gov/stratml/index.htm#SeeAlso and, more specifically, http://www.examiner.com/technology-culture-in-washington-dc/owen-ambur-talks-about-the-work-of-the-stratml-committeePerformerKC MorrisValidation Service ProviderProvided a validation service for StratML Part 1 files. See http://xml.gov/stratml/index.htm#NISTservicePerformer8c60e70d-55b5-4ee6-9db3-3a0e202179f2Tools, Applications & ServicesNumberDevelopment of prototypical tools, applications, and services.A couple dozen prototypical tools, applications, and services have been developed. They are documented and links are provided at http://xml.gov/stratml/index.htm#Forms & http://xml.gov/stratml/index.htm#Services.2012-01-26ISO StandardObtain approval and publication of Part 1 as an international (ISO) voluntary consensus standard, for potential use by all organizations worldwide.69df127a-641e-404e-a16e-4d4aa134664b1.4ISOPerformerBeneficiary8c60e70d-55b5-4ee6-9db3-3a0e202179f2ISO StandardPublicationPublication of Part 1 as an ISO standard.StratML Part 1 has been registered at ISO and assigned number ISO/NP 17469-1. Five nations -- Canada, South Africa, China, and Korea in addition to the U.S. -- have agreed to work on the international standard. Performance Plans and ReportsSpecify and foster usage of an XML standard extending Part 1 to include the additional information commonly contained in performance plans and reports.67596d83-ed64-4e76-861d-d4db753df0e5Part 2ANSI/AIIM PublicationPublish Part 2, Performance Plans and Reports, as an American (ANSI/AIIM) national standard.2b14c12d-ac36-4872-87a5-793a1f87e9042.1ANSIPerformerBeneficiary8c60e70d-55b5-4ee6-9db3-3a0e202179f2Approval & Publication Publication of Part 2. Part 2 was approved and published as ANSI/AIIM 22:2011.2011-08-08fb567af3-1079-4063-84b8-75ac597fc7f0TeleconferencesNumberConduct regular teleconferences to receive input and discuss the additional elements to be included in Part 2.2011-01-012011-12-31The StratML Committee conducted eight teleconferences on the following dates: January 5, March 22, August 24, September 22, October 6, October 20, November 3 and December 1.82011-01-012011-12-31StratML Part 2 FilesConvert performance plans and reports into StratML format to demonstrate and prove the elements of the standard.111332cd-3e70-49cb-9c2f-90d60c3dddbf2.2PerformerBeneficiary0527aefb-9ee3-423d-acff-af0912441260Plans & Reports ConvertedNumberThirteen performance plans and reports have been converted to StratML Part 2 format and are available at http://xml.gov/stratml/index.htm#Part2.132012-01-26Tools, Applications & ServicesFoster the development of tools, applications, and services supporting and leveraging the StratML standard for the benefit of various communities of interest.3f84f98f-d313-40e0-84ca-ed5e45c27e072.3Andre CussonPortal DeveloperAndre has developed a StratML portal for both Part 1 & Part 2 files.PerformerBeneficiaryXSLT Form DeveloperAndre has developed an XSLT form for both Part 1 & Part 2.PerformerOwen AmburInfoPath Form DeveloperOwen has created InfoPath forms for Part 1 & Part 2.Carlos E. JimenezEng., MSc.Chair, IEEE Technology Management CouncilPerformerStratML Course DeveloperCarlos is developing a training course for StratML.PerformerMatt MacKenzieStratML Query Service DeveloperMatt is working on a JSON/MongoDB-based StratML indexing/browsing/query service. See http://xml.gov/stratml/index.htm#Uberity and, more specifically, http://uberity.com/stratml/PerformerDuane NickullStratML Query Service DeveloperDuane is working with Matt MacKenzie on a JSON/MongoDB-based StratML indexing/browsing/query service. See http://xml.gov/stratml/index.htm#Uberity and, more specifically, http://uberity.com/stratml/PerformerIvan PedruzziSchema Development Tool SupportIvan made available the enterprise edition of Stylus Studio to support development of the schema for StratML Part 3.0527aefb-9ee3-423d-acff-af0912441260Part 2 FormsNumber AvailableForms are readily available online for the creation and editing of StratML Part 2 files.An XSLT form and an InfoPath form are available.22012-01-28NIEM Implementation ProfileCreate an implementation profile for inclusion of StratML into a new Planning and Accountability domain in the National Information Exchange Model (NIEM). 999403c6-52a7-415d-b883-5689ad6071122.4Sylvia WebbTask LeaderPerformere7bca1a5-8f43-4f31-9b90-ca8e33ebf3a3NIEM Implementation ProfileCreationCreation of an implementation profile to support incorporation of the StratML standard into NIEM.Sylvia Webb is leading a task group developing the NIEM profile.2012-12-31Additional ElementsSpecify and foster usage of an XML standard extending Parts 1 and 2 to include the additional information deemed to be worthy of consideration for inclusion in strategic and performance plans and reports.76de8a12-a272-464c-a62b-5dca4e6d0afePart 3GPRAMAInclude additional elements required to more fully address data requirements implicit in the GPRA Modernization Act (GPRAMA).c9851818-fbba-4b1d-b02c-1eb237a8174b3.1U.S. Federal AgenciesImplementationU.S. federal agencies are required by section 10 of the GPRAMA to publish their strategic and performance plans and reports in machine-readable format, like StratML.PerformerBeneficiary8c60e70d-55b5-4ee6-9db3-3a0e202179f2Performance.govUsageIncorporation of StratML into the Performance.gov site. Elements of the StratML standard have been documented in an entity relationship diagram depicting the elements of the Performance.gov site, as shown at http://xml.gov/stratml/omb/PDSERD20111206.pdf.Other ElementsIncorporate elements for geospatial referencing, strategic planning frameworks, categorizations, relationships, and/or other purposes.48b580d6-98d0-4cd0-bfd0-acf050a511ba3.2PerformerBeneficiaryfc255c40-7849-4bd3-b302-1e5cf03548f7Part 3 SchemaConsensusConsensus on additional elements to be included, such as those listed at http://xml.gov/stratml/index.htm#Part3.To be determined.2011-01-012011-12-312012-01-31http://www.xml.gov/stratml/cusson/SMLC2011.xmlOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net