Leading the Total Extension Program
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Juggling the Program Management Ball 1
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Leading the Total Extension Program. Juggling the Program Management Ball. One day thou art an extension educator…. The next day thou art a county director or district extension director…how did that happen???. Activity If I knew then what I know now!. Objectives. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Juggling the Program
Management Ball
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The next day thou art a county director or district extension director…how did that happen???
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Activity
If I knew then what I know now!
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Clarify the role of the county & district director in providing leadership to all Extension programs
Review what to look for in an effective program
Identify 5 keys to providing effective program leadership and strategies for each
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Ensure the Extension program effectively addresses issues of concern to stakeholders by providing high-quality educational, research-based programs
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A field day?A newsletter?A workshop?A tour?A grower 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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Stakeholder needs
Personal interest &
expertise
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Outcomes--ImpactShort Medium Long Term Term Term
Logic Model for Extension Programming
Enhancing Program Performance with Logic Models by University of Wisconsin Extension
Assumptions External Factors
Outputs Activities Participation
Inputs
Conditions
SocialEconomicCivicEnviron- mental
Action
BehaviorPracticeDecision-makingPoliciesSocial action
Learning
AwarenessKnowledgeAttitudesSkillsOpinionsAspirationsMotivations
Who we reach
ClientsAgenciesDecision-makersCustomers
What we do
Workshops, meetingsDeliver servicesDevelop resources curriculum, productsTrainProvide counselingAssessFacilitatePartnerWork with media
What we invest
StaffVolunteersTimeMoneyResearch baseMaterialsEquipmentTechnologyPartners
IndicatorsMeasures of progress toward
outcomes
ALCInput
SITUATION
PRIORITIES
EVALUATION
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http://www.uwex.edu/ces/pdande/evaluation/evallogicmodel.html
To learn more about logic models, visit the University of Wisconsin’s Program Development and Evaluation Website at:
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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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Activity
A little knowledge is a dangerous thing, but a lot of knowledge is a powerful thing!
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Know your county or districtKnow the stakeholdersKnow the needs of stakeholdersKnow your extension educatorsKnow their programs
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Visit with local government officials◦Invite them to Extension events
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 meetingsConduct interviews, focus groups or surveys to discover how 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 rapportEstablish trustAsk for and offer feedbackAsk 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 updatesCreate a master calendarParticipate in their programsRead correspondenceReview 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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