Extension Advisory Leadership Systems A Partnership for Extension Programming Laurie Cantrell, MS Program Development Specialist Family and Consumer Sciences – Extension The University of Georgia May 2004

“All changes should be introduced with the fullest consent and participation of those daily lives that will be affected by the change.” Margaret Meade

Why Involve People? Increase understanding and consensus Make wise decisions Know local needs and concerns Influence the local power structure Legitimize programs Promotes active learning Empowerment

Planning with People Results in… Relevant issues Change process Leadership development

Mission To develop and implement a program plan that directs resources toward the resolution of identified issues and concerns

Partners in the Program Development Process

The Extension Agent’s Role Convene and facilitate Coach and train Content expert Educator Partner and equal member Steward of mission and methods

The Advisory Leader’s Role Planning Situation Analysis Identify needs Priority setting Program direction

The Advisory Leader’s Role Design and Implementation Help determine objectives Delivery strategies for target audience Design educational program/sequence Define roles Market programs Put the plan into action

The Advisory Leader’s Role Evaluation & Accountability Program success Progress toward objectives Program continuation Share impacts

What Advisory Leaders Do… Identify community problems, concerns and issues Assess current Extension programs Identify cooperation and collaboration opportunities Design and implement program plan Monitor and adjust program efforts Report results Advocate

Partners in Program Development Involved Leaders + Sound Planning = JOINT… Decision making Tasks identification Role assignments Action Implementation

Reference Adapted from Groff, J. (2003) Programming Function of Advisory Leadership. The SEAL Training Curriculum.