Archive for the ‘Reinforcing Accountability and Interpretation’ Category
Accountability Matters-2nd Quarter Reports Due March 7th
Tuesday, March 4th, 2014Effective Extension educational work requires that reports be timely, accurate, concise, and complete. Reporting is an element of Extension work that some agents will tell you is not the most favorite part of their job. Some County Extension Agents do an excellent job of programming, but fail to capture their accomplishments in monthly reports. John […]
Accountability Matters- Dealing with Complacency in Agents
Monday, February 3rd, 2014Complacency in any organization will compromise its effectiveness while creating an atmosphere where there is no discernible difference between various levels of performance. It is incumbent on our field managers to establish aggressive steps to address complacency in agents. Dave Anderson (2001) provides the following suggestions that field managers can utilize in building a defense […]
Midyear Reviews- Critical Component of Performance Management System
Monday, June 3rd, 2013One of most important management processes conducted by District Extension Administrators and County Extension Directors is managing an effective performance management system. Performance Management goes well beyond conducting an effective Performance Review Conference and monitoring agent performance through the TExAS reporting system. There are various components that must be successfully implemented to successfully manage agent […]
Southern Region Mid-Managers Conference Report- Reporting
Monday, April 29th, 2013Do you remember the article in the Progressive Farmer magazine “Is Extension Still Relevant?” In his presentation Dr. Jones stated one reason for developing the Kentucky Extension Reporting System (KERS) was to enable the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service to address the growing need to show the positive impacts and outcomes of their programs and to […]
Accountability Matters-2nd Quarter Reports Due March 7th
Friday, March 1st, 2013Effective Extension educational work requires that reports be timely, accurate, concise, and complete. Reporting is an element of Extension work that some agents will tell you is not the most favorite part of their job. Some County Extension Agents do an excellent job of programming, but fail to capture their accomplishments in monthly reports. John […]
Accountability Matters- Effective On-Boarding Imperative to Future of Texas A&M AgriLIfe Extension Service
Friday, February 22nd, 2013Research by elearning and advanced content solutions provider, IMC (UK) Learning (Thissen, 2008), reported that 88% of the Human Resource professionals surveyed believe properly planned training can play a significant role in addressing challenges created by economic challenges. However, 57% of those questioned indicated that training is one of the first budget to be cut […]
Reminder-Customer Satisfaction Counties for FY2012-2013
Thursday, January 3rd, 2013The customer satisfaction program within Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is designed to help ensure the agency continues to provide timely, relevant, and effective educational programs to the citizen of Texas. It is also a state-mandated performance measure for our agency. Counties need to give attention and care to this data collection effort as its […]
District 3 Judges and Commissioners Conference Conducted November 1, 2012
Wednesday, November 7th, 2012On November 1, 2012 the Rolling Plains County Commissioners Conference was conducted in Extension District 2. Some of the highlights of this very effective event included; Attendance of 49 County Commissioners (51% of all County Commissioners in District 3). Attendance of 6 County Judges (25% of all County Judges in District 3). 19 of 24 […]
Elements for Effective Formal Interpretation Events With Elected Officials
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012Formal Interpretation Events are very valuable settings to communicate Extension’s impact in a county and an important component of the Making a Difference Program Interpretation Initiative. As District Extension Administrators and County Extension Directors work with District Marketing and Interpretation Committees it is imperative that County Faculty have a planned county strategy to conduct effective […]
Establishing a Effective Performance Management System Begins with Program Planning
Tuesday, August 7th, 2012Texas AgriLife Extension Service places a great deal of time and resources in conducting program planning conferences. It is no doubt that program planning conferences is one of the most critical component of Texas Agrilife Extension Service’s performance management system. However, the program planning conference itself is only one component in a series of related […]
