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From page 53... ... It was evident throughout the workshop that • the approach was inclusive and can be broadened further to achieve consensus, when needed; • there was a collective commitment to the workshop objectives and desire work toward effective implementation of infrastructure investment decisions; • the knowledge and expertise of the participants in multiple domains was a critical element for success; and • the process enables iteration and refinement, which provides a template for actions. Circulate the Proceedings Multiple participants expressed interest in reviewing the materials that are compiled as a result of this workshop, for their own reference, to share with colleagues, and to understand the action(s) Read the entire page →
From page 54... ... Consider if the National Academies Should Take a More Active Role One participant suggested that the National Academies may want to become an "active buyer" in infrastructure resilience, developing a research plan for review by workshop participants and shaping and guiding future projects, rather than playing a more passive role. Move Beyond a Checklist Another participant suggested that the National Academies turn the work done in this workshop -- specifically, the prioritization criteria -- into a useful algorithm, moving beyond development of just a series of checkboxes into something even more useful. Read the entire page →

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... It was evident throughout the workshop that • the approach was inclusive and can be broadened further to achieve consensus, when needed; • there was a collective commitment to the workshop objectives and desire work toward effective implementation of infrastructure investment decisions; • the knowledge and expertise of the participants in multiple domains was a critical element for success; and • the process enables iteration and refinement, which provides a template for actions. Circulate the Proceedings Multiple participants expressed interest in reviewing the materials that are compiled as a result of this workshop, for their own reference, to share with colleagues, and to understand the action(s)

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... Consider if the National Academies Should Take a More Active Role One participant suggested that the National Academies may want to become an "active buyer" in infrastructure resilience, developing a research plan for review by workshop participants and shaping and guiding future projects, rather than playing a more passive role. Move Beyond a Checklist Another participant suggested that the National Academies turn the work done in this workshop -- specifically, the prioritization criteria -- into a useful algorithm, moving beyond development of just a series of checkboxes into something even more useful.

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Part 4 Next Steps Pages 53-54

Part 4 Next Steps
Pages 53-54