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Leading the Total Extension Program

Leading the Total Extension Program. Juggling the Program Management Ball. OCES County Director Training May 2011. One day thou art an extension educator…. The next day thou art a county extension director…how did that happen???. If I knew then what I know now!. Objectives.

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Leading the Total Extension Program

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  1. Leading the Total Extension Program Juggling the Program Management Ball OCES County Director Training May 2011

  2. One day thou art an extension educator… The next day thou art a county extension director…how did that happen???

  3. If I knew then what I know now!

  4. Objectives • 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

  5. Programmatic Role of the County Director • Ensure the Extension program in the county effectively addresses issues of concern to stakeholders by providing high-quality educational, research-based programs

  6. Is it a program? • A field day? • A newsletter? • A workshop? • A tour? • A producer meeting?

  7. Defining a “Program” • The product resulting from all activities and teaching methods that are linked by educational objectives to produce a behavioral change in participants.

  8. Three Basic Parts Personal interest & expertise Organizational context Stakeholder needs

  9. Things to look for • 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

  10. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing, but a lot of knowledge is a powerful thing!

  11. 5 Key things to know • Know your county • Know the stakeholders • Know the needs of stakeholders • Know your extension educators • Know their programs

  12. Know your county • Get the facts • Visit with local government officials • Participate in county and community government events and meetings

  13. Know the stakeholders • Get involved in civic organizations • Be active in county and community events

  14. Know the needs of stakeholders • Attend advisory council meetings • Conduct interviews, focus groups or surveys to discover and learn about the stakeholders • Talk with key leaders one-on-one

  15. Know your extension educators • 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!

  16. Know their programs • 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

  17. Summary • 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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