Transcript Leading the total extension program

Juggling the Program
Management Ball
OCES County Director Training
May 2011
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The next day thou art a
county extension
director…how did that
happen???
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If I knew then what I know now!
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Clarify the role of the county director in
providing leadership to all Extension
programs
Review what to look for in an effective
program
Identify 5 keys things county directors
must know in order to provide effective
program leadership and strategies for
learning about each
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 Ensure
the Extension program
in the county effectively
addresses issues of concern to
stakeholders by providing
high-quality educational,
research-based programs
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field day?
newsletter?
workshop?
tour?
producer meeting?
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 The
product resulting from all
activities and teaching
methods that are linked by
educational objectives to
produce a behavioral change
in participants.
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Planning
Evaluation
Design &
Implementation
Stakeholder needs
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Real “programs”
Advisory councils represent stakeholders
Collaboration & cooperation
Focus on “planning” rather than “doing”
Well-documented program planning process
Programs focused on stakeholder needs
Educators understand & appreciate the value
of well-planned & well-executed programs
Documented program outcomes
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A little knowledge is a
dangerous thing, but a lot of
knowledge is a powerful
thing!
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 Know
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 Know
your county
the stakeholders
the needs of stakeholders
your extension educators
their programs
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 Get
the facts
 Visit with local government
officials
 Participate in county and
community government events
and meetings
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 Get
involved in civic organizations
 Be active in county and
community events
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 Attend
advisory council meetings
 Conduct interviews, focus groups
or surveys to discover and learn
about the stakeholders
 Talk with key leaders one-on-one
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 Sit
with them one-on-one to learn
about them
 Build rapport
 Establish trust
 Ask for and offer feedback
 Ask what you can do to help them
be more successful…then do it!
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 Conduct
regular staff conferences
 Ask for regular program updates
 Create a master calendar
 Participate in their programs
 Read correspondence
 Review program evaluation results &
coach educators on ways to improve
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Communication is vital. Keep your ears
open.
Continually try to learn more about the
county, the stakeholders and their needs,
your educators and their programs.
Toot extension’s horn…share program
impacts with stakeholders
Remember: The learning is NEVER done as
long as you are leading Extension
programs .
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