Challenge : 

 In work that I do with government infrastructure operational improvements , it seems that the   participants on the team do not fully understand how insights might help them . They are preoccupied   with the normal day to day operations and fires that need to be put out . Although usually the teams are   able to produce good results , even with these constraints .   The question is , “ with some simple   application of tools , could more be achieved ? ” . Part one of this is a more “ Protected ” time slot that   should be provided for the team to do its work . This is an initiative that has already shown some benefit .   But part two , is the application of tools considered in this class ; specifically , the use of visualization . 

 Tool Selection : 

 Visualization might be an effective way for the team to be more proactive in their creative thinking .   Too   often , we rely on common spreadsheets to show information . This is true because , frankly , it is easy . But   it might be worth the effort to transform the data needed to understand problems , into a more   informative format . This effort to transform the information would be needed during the pre - team   preparation phase , but could be implemented with minimal effort . 

 Tool Application : 

 In order to obtain usable visualization for the team , more than just data is needed .   Explanations of why   the data exists in the first place will help to provide team insights . For example , Separating the data on   cost into functions preformed in various locations will show where potential duplication of effort might   exist in the organization . This step requires taking the data provided on the spreadsheets , and “ splitting ”   the cost to various functional areas . This “ repackages ” the data , in a clear visual format , next to post - it   notes on a process map . All this can be done by one or two members of the team , and then presented   to the entire team for discussion , recording insights , and also provides a baseline to compare the results   of the team ’s efforts . 

 Insight : 

 This new approach SHOWS the team where duplication of effort might exist in day to day activities . It is   much more “ active ” then reading spreadsheets on the computer or projected on a screen .   It is nothing   more then the same data , but it is seen from a different perspective . Only one new insight is needed ,   even though the possibility exists for many . It provides teams with the realization that they “ learned   something new today ” . So it builds momentum for more creativity . There is also a “ loop - closing ” with   the data collection part of the organization … .. that what they do is being used pro - actively , to help solve   problems . 

 Alternative Approach . 

 Where else could visualization be applied ?   More learning on the mind mapping or customer journey   mapping is next . Not only for understanding customers and end - users , but to internal customers / end- users WITHIN the organization . 

 The main visualization benefit in this exercise is to aid the team to easily see data that was once   “ hidden ” on spreadsheets . When shown in an easy to follow format , it is a great tool to improve what   we do . 


EMAIL: 
ID_NUM: 
NAME_STUDENT: 
PHONE_NUM: 
STREET_ADDRESS: 
URL_PERSONAL: 
USERNAME: 

### Task: You are a PII (Personal Identity Information) Detection. Given a essays written by students, you have to identify ONLY the following:
NAME_STUDENT - The full or partial name of a student that is not necessarily the author of the essay. This excludes instructors, authors, and other person names.
EMAIL - A student’s email address.
USERNAME - A student's username on any platform.
ID_NUM - A number or sequence of characters that could be used to identify a student, such as a student ID or a social security number.
PHONE_NUM - A phone number associated with a student.
URL_PERSONAL - A URL that might be used to identify a student.
STREET_ADDRESS - A full or partial street address that is associated with the student, such as their home address.
### Input: Challenge : 

 In work that I do with government infrastructure operational improvements , it seems that the   participants on the team do not fully understand how insights might help them . They are preoccupied   with the normal day to day operations and fires that need to be put out . Although usually the teams are   able to produce good results , even with these constraints .   The question is , “ with some simple   application of tools , could more be achieved ? ” . Part one of this is a more “ Protected ” time slot that   should be provided for the team to do its work . This is an initiative that has already shown some benefit .   But part two , is the application of tools considered in this class ; specifically , the use of visualization . 

 Tool Selection : 

 Visualization might be an effective way for the team to be more proactive in their creative thinking .   Too   often , we rely on common spreadsheets to show information . This is true because , frankly , it is easy . But   it might be worth the effort to transform the data needed to understand problems , into a more   informative format . This effort to transform the information would be needed during the pre - team   preparation phase , but could be implemented with minimal effort . 

 Tool Application : 

 In order to obtain usable visualization for the team , more than just data is needed .   Explanations of why   the data exists in the first place will help to provide team insights . For example , Separating the data on   cost into functions preformed in various locations will show where potential duplication of effort might   exist in the organization . This step requires taking the data provided on the spreadsheets , and “ splitting ”   the cost to various functional areas . This “ repackages ” the data , in a clear visual format , next to post - it   notes on a process map . All this can be done by one or two members of the team , and then presented   to the entire team for discussion , recording insights , and also provides a baseline to compare the results   of the team ’s efforts . 

 Insight : 

 This new approach SHOWS the team where duplication of effort might exist in day to day activities . It is   much more “ active ” then reading spreadsheets on the computer or projected on a screen .   It is nothing   more then the same data , but it is seen from a different perspective . Only one new insight is needed ,   even though the possibility exists for many . It provides teams with the realization that they “ learned   something new today ” . So it builds momentum for more creativity . There is also a “ loop - closing ” with   the data collection part of the organization … .. that what they do is being used pro - actively , to help solve   problems . 

 Alternative Approach . 

 Where else could visualization be applied ?   More learning on the mind mapping or customer journey   mapping is next . Not only for understanding customers and end - users , but to internal customers / end- users WITHIN the organization . 

 The main visualization benefit in this exercise is to aid the team to easily see data that was once   “ hidden ” on spreadsheets . When shown in an easy to follow format , it is a great tool to improve what   we do .
### Output: 