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MCE 2009 Annual Pre-Conference
Nick Place Associate Dean and Associate Director
Maryland Cooperative Extension Monday, March 23
Moving Forward in Times of Change
MCE 2009 Annual Pre-Conference
Think of a program or some type of work you are passionate about …what do you enjoy doing … what is your area of expertise?
Hold on to those thoughts! --More to come …
Opening thought…
“We can’t change the direction of
the wind, but we can adjust our sails
to always reach our destination.”
- Jimmy Dean
MCE Drivers - Focusing on our Results
Critical issues Resources Accountability Identity
Moving Forward in Times of Change
How does this structure position MCE? Relevancy – Focus on
Most critical issues What do we want to be known for… Signature Programs, such as …
Have to work smarter!
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Resourcing Properly: Investing in people and programs Build upon strategic strengths to address
continuing & emerging issues Attract external funding Be great stewards of public resources
Value-added people and programs!
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Accountability: Agree on statewide impacts & measures Outcomes rather than outputs Report program efforts against these
measures Communicate the return on investment to
MCE stakeholders
Create highly satisfied customers!
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Effective Marketing Increase audience awareness &
appreciation Enhance customer service Establish a strong MCE brand
No longer the “best kept secret!”
Positioning MCE For the FutureMCE Impact Areas
Triple Bottom Line!
EconomyCommunity
Environment
Impact Team:FoodSmart
Impact Team: Community
Leadership & Civic
Engagement
Impact Team: HealthSmart
Impact Team: Natural Res. Conservation
& Sustainability
Impact Team: Community Resource & Economic
Development
Impact Team: MoneySmart
Impact Team: Energy
Conservation &
Sustainability
Impact Team: Agriculture &
Natural Resources
Profitability
Resilient Communities
Healthy Living
Environment & Natural Resources
Local Food & Agriculture Systems
Impact Areas & Impact Teams …
How do you, programs, and existing teams fit
into the picture?
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What are Impact Teams? Extension Specialists, Educators and
Stakeholders Provide overall statewide programmatic
leadership with state program leaders Enable state programming to become more
dynamic and responsive Ensure focused, outcomes-based
programming Proactively seek partnerships and resources
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Transition Step 1: Need faculty team co-leaders—one field-based educator; one regional or state specialist Work with Program Leaders to:
Facilitate Team process & communication Identify team resource needs Seek funding Develop collaborations Identify “signature” programs
Do you see
yourself in this role?
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Work with Program Leaders to: Facilitate program development and
evaluation process Identify team training needs Evaluate team outcomes Identify research needs
Do you see
yourself in this role?
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Why be a Co-Leader? (just to name a few!) Influence program decisions Impact organizational success Develop new skills Engage in professional development Create a career ladder Contribute to your P&T
Do you see
yourself in this role?
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Transition Step 2: Identifyteam expertise needs & interests/expertise of faculty educators Survey (this week) to identify areas of expertise & where you have passion about Extension work
What were those programs or areas you thought of at the start of this session?
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Transition Step 3: Embrace Change & Move Those “Mental Boulders” Out of the Way!1.What about the work we are doing now—our existing teams—such as FSNE or Master Gardeners?2.What about new initiatives, such as Grow It, Eat It?
1999 Phoenix Open with Tiger Woods
Moving Forward in Times of Change
What are these changes all about… Reframing MCE for a viable and
sustainable future
Envision Yourself in the Picture
Working Collectively,Being More Focused, &Having Greater Impact
Name Change MCE Plan of Organization 4-H Assistant Director AGNR Faculty & Staff Excellence
Awards
Updates
A principle about change…
“Life is inherently risky. There
is only one big risk you avoid
at all cost, and that is the risk
of doing nothing.” - Denis Waitley
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Change can be Stressful & Create Uncertainty
Discuss concerns internally with colleagues, administrators
Communicate externally to MCE stakeholders with positive, consistent messages (can ask for help in crafting a message, if needed)
It is important that we all are invested in a strong future for MCE
Closing thought…
“Change the changeable,
accept the unchangeable,
and remove yourself from the
unacceptable.” - Denis Waitley
April 1, 2009Martin’s Crosswinds
See you there!