Digital Asset Management: Implementation Plan Anthony D. Smith Ocean Teacher Academy Training Course, 30 September - 4 October 2013, Mombasa, Kenya

Implementation Plan/Proposal Assumption: Each of you have a genuine need to implement or enhance your Digital Asset Management capabilities

Ocean Teacher Academy Training Course, 30 September - 4 October 2013, Mombasa, Kenya Problem A brief statement of the problem or need your agency has recognized and is prepared to address (one or two paragraphs). Solution A short description of the project, including what will take place and how many people will benefit from the program, how and where it will operate, for how long, and who will staff it (one or two paragraphs). Funding / resource requirements An explanation of the resources required for the project and what your plans are for funding it in the future (one paragraph). Organization and its expertise A brief statement of the history, purpose, and activities of your agency, emphasizing its capacity to carry out this proposal (one paragraph). Implementation Plan/Proposal

Ocean Teacher Academy Training Course, 30 September - 4 October 2013, Mombasa, Kenya Problem Statement:  One or two paragraphs  Often is the most critical element of the proposal  Clear statement describing the problem  Are you proposing a model that could be replicated? Implementation Plan/Proposal

Ocean Teacher Academy Training Course, 30 September - 4 October 2013, Mombasa, Kenya Problem Statement:  Provide the facts and evidence that support the need for the project  What facts or metrics best support the project?  Is there expert testimony to support your claim? Implementation Plan/Proposal

Ocean Teacher Academy Training Course, 30 September - 4 October 2013, Mombasa, Kenya The Solution: What will take place, who will benefit, how will it operate, who will staff it (one or two paragraphs).  Objectives – State the measurable outcomes. Avoid stating goals.  Methods used to achieve your objectives  Staffing and expertise available to support the effort Implementation Plan/Proposal

Ocean Teacher Academy Training Course, 30 September - 4 October 2013, Mombasa, Kenya The Solution: What will take place, who will benefit, how will it operate, who will staff it (one or two paragraphs).  Evaluation – How will you measure the effectiveness of the service once established?  Partnership Opportunities – Are there opportunities for a collaborative effort with other organizations? Implementation Plan/Proposal

Ocean Teacher Academy Training Course, 30 September - 4 October 2013, Mombasa, Kenya The Solution: What will take place, who will benefit, how will it operate, who will staff it (one or two paragraphs).  Sustainability – If you are requesting funding to support a “proof of concept,” how will you move to operational status? Implementation Plan/Proposal

Ocean Teacher Academy Training Course, 30 September - 4 October 2013, Mombasa, Kenya Funding / Resource Requirements An explanation of the resources required for the project and what your plans are for funding it in the future (one paragraph).  List resources that are not readily available and will require funding support. Provide amount if known. Implementation Plan/Proposal

Ocean Teacher Academy Training Course, 30 September - 4 October 2013, Mombasa, Kenya Organization Profile A brief statement of the history, purpose, and activities of your agency, emphasizing its capacity to carry out this proposal (one paragraph). ***ONLY REQUIRED IF YOUR PROPOSAL IS BEING WRITTEN FOR EXTERNAL SUPPORT*** Implementation Plan/Proposal

Ocean Teacher Academy Training Course, 30 September - 4 October 2013, Mombasa, Kenya 1. Convincing argument that there is a real need 2. How you intend to address this need 3. Who will benefit? Is this a model? Are there any benefits to those of us in the room? Presentation

Ocean Teacher Academy Training Course, 30 September - 4 October 2013, Mombasa, Kenya 1. Copies of summaries on OceanTeacher (limited access) 2. Pursuit your objectives! Don’t give up! 3. Initiate collaboration where you believe it is appropriate 4. Follow up survey in 6 months Post-Course Follow Up

Ocean Teacher Academy Training Course, 30 September - 4 October 2013, Mombasa, Kenya Questions/Comments?