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RURAL WINGS

Present by: XXXDate: XXX

Municipality of: XXXXXX

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What is the RURAL WINGS Project?

Rural Wings is a project that proposes to develop anadvanced learning platform through satellite technologiesin rural areas.

In the framework of the project more than 130 pilotsites providing e-learning services via satellite will bedeployed within the European area.

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The RURAL WINGS Objectives

1. Creating of a world-wide network of Learning Hubs in rural areas

2. Promoting digital literacy and reducing resistance to the use of new technologies

3. Introducing a new learning culture

• Enable users in all levels to design, create, and learn in new ways, helping them to become more active participants in their communities

• Special attention will be paid to Change Management and continuing training of the staff involved

4. Enhancement of the communication between rural communities

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What RURAL WINGS Offers to Municipalities

1. Connection to the Rural Wings Satellite system

2. Both-way Internet Connection at least 128 Kbps or higher, 24 hours X7

3. One day of “Change management in municipalities” simulation game using the e-learning system

4. Internet platform for communication between rural communities

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What Municipalities need to give/pay in return?

NOTHING!!

• The project is ALL FREE OF CHARGE for you and being paid by the European Community!

• NO DEPOSIT to pay for the hardware!

• You can install the generic satellite yourself or pay for 2 hours work for an installer + travel for normal Installation (about 700 EUR)

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Change Management in Public Sectors

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Change Management in Public Sectors

implementing change has become one of the key tasks of managers in today’s changing world

..But with so many innovations, managing change processes andmaking new things happen is often a difficult and sometimesfrustrating process.

‘Resistance to change’ was found to be the most important factor for failure rate of large organizational changes  

Failure, in this case, means that the targeted performanceimprovements are not achieved as planned

The main problem emerges when we start moving from the still

relatively comfortable area of ‘knowing’ to the one of actually ‘doing’

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Change Management in Public Sectors

A successful change management requires an understanding of the dynamics of both diffusion and resistance of innovation

A practical experience is necessary to efficiently:

1. Diagnose the attitude of key individuals;

2. Identify and leverage both formal and informal networks;

3. Understand the specific cultural factors which determine success or failure

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Change Management – the solution

1. Alternative approach to the development of changemanagement competencies.

1. ‘Learning by doing’ philosophy

2. Making it possible for groups of managers to experience the challenge

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RCCM Simulation Overview

1. A multimedia learning tool

2. Dynamic, flexible tool, risk-free environment and FUN!

3. Participants implement a major change in a simulated organization

4. Participants experience different forms of resistance

5. The most effective way to understand the phases & processes of change in organizations

6. Expose senior managers to the strategic and operational issues of introducing, planning and implementing innovative projects in their environment

7. Learning experience that 'sticks' and gives real ongoing value

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RCCM Simulation Overview

Participants will gain a number of insights and skills of change management, which are relevant to managers both in their role as change strategists and in their role as change agents:

Awareness of the tactical mistakes

Understanding of the major strategic traps

Well-structured thought process for change implementation

Reduce resistance and non-productive behaviors of employees in change projects

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How Do you proceed from here?

1. Assign a local administrator to work with the Rural Wing

2. Fill in environment related questionnaire pre-installation

3. Schedule dates for: Satellite installation and Simulation

4. Invite decision-makers participants from the municipality

We look forward to hearing from you soon!!