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Building an IAQ Team & Communicating Your Success 2nd Annual IAQ Tools for Schools Symposium Washington, DC August 10, 2001. Workshop Overview. t Video Segment. t Forming an IAQ Team. u Selecting and Building an IAQ Team. u Role of the IAQ Coordinator. t Communication Strategies. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Building an IAQ Team & Communicating Your
Success
2nd Annual IAQ Tools for Schools Symposium
Washington, DCAugust 10, 2001
Workshop Overview
Case Study
Video Segment
Selecting and Building an IAQ Team
Role of the IAQ Coordinator
Forming an IAQ Team
Communication Strategies
Questions and Answers
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The IAQ Team—Internal Members
Facility/Maintenance Staff
Teachers
Administrative Staff
Custodians
Health Officers/School Nurses
Food Service Staff
Students
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The IAQ Team—External Members
School Board Members
Parents
Public Health Officials
Health Organizations
Media
County Officials
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Roles of IAQ Coordinator
Leader
Develops Vision
Sets Direction
Strategizes for Change
CommunicatesDirection
Motivates and Inspires
Leads by Example
Manager
Plans
Budgets
Organizes
Controls
Solves Problems
Makes Decisions
Allocates Resources
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Responsibilities of IAQ Coordinator
Disseminates IAQ Information
Creates and Coordinates IAQ Team
Implements IAQManagement Plan
Coordinates IAQ Activities
Communicates toAll Constituents
Facilitates Resolutionof IAQ Problems
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The IAQ Management Plan
Assess Current Status
Distribute and complete checklists Perform walkthrough inspection
Perform Repairs and Upgrades
Set repair and upgrade prioritiesPerform repairs and upgrades
Final Steps
Assess problem-solving performance Establish and update IAQ policies
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Communication Strategies
Building Awareness of IAQ in Your School
Encouraging Participation by Faculty and Staff
Managing Public Relations- with Outside Stakeholders
“Managing Up”- Getting Top Support
Communicating in a Crisis- “Do’s and Don’ts”
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Communication Principles
Be honest, frank, and open.
Respect your audience.
Avoid technical language and jargon.
Employ your best listening skills.
Different audiences require different communication strategies.
Emphasize action.
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Communication Principles, cont.
Encourage feedback.
Keep the public informed.
Be prepared for questions.
Be responsive.
Combat rumors with facts.
Tell people what you can and cannot do.
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Communication Principles, cont.
Work with the media.
Involve school employees.
Involve parents.
Involve the school board.