in the framework of: financed by: developed by: danube water program grant no. 46 develop a training...
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In the Framework of: Financed by: Developed by:
DANUBE WATER PROGRAM
GRANT NO. 46
DEVELOP A TRAINING COURSE FOR THE PREPARATION OF A STRATEGIC BUSINESS
PLAN FOR WATER ASSOCIATIONS
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FULLY DOCUMENTED TRAINING COURSE FOR PREPARATION OF A 5-YEAR STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN:
• TRAINEE’S GUIDE: USER’S MANUAL FOR PREPARATION OF AN ASSOCIATION BUSINESS PLAN
• TRAINER’S GUIDE: LESSON PLANS FOR THE DELIVERY OF TRAINING
• VISUAL AIDS: POWER POINT SLIDES FOR ENTIRE COURSE DELIVERY
DELIVERABLES UNDER THE GRANT
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• ACHIEVE SUSTAINABILITY OF ALL ACTIVITIES, PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
• ACHIEVE FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE• GUIDE THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF
THE ASSOCIATION• PLAN AND MEASURE PREFORMANCE
EFFECTIVENESS• GUIDE STAFF TO BEHAVE LIKE A BUSINESS IN
ADDRESSING SERVICES TO MEMBERS AND COMMUNICATING THE INTERESTS OF THE MEMBERS
WHY CONSIDER A BUSINESS PLAN?
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1. Provides structured approach toward formulating clearly stated Vision, Mission Objectives and Strategic Goals to be achieved following defined Action Plans.
2. Motivates Association to consider wide variety of activities and programs that can enrich and enlarge the “value statement” of the Association toward its members.
3. Seeks to increase the recognition of the Association as a valued source of information and leadership in the water sector.
MANUAL SUPPORTS USERS 3-WAYS
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Introduction to Manual
1. Associations: Their Value and Roles
2. Introduction to Association Business Plan
3. Business Plan Model
4. Association: Current Condition Assessment
5. Vision Statement
6. Mission Objectives
7. Management Overview of Business Plan
8. Strategic Goals
9. Association Membership
10. Governance, Organizational Structure and Staffing
11. Communications Plan
12. Awareness, Outreach and Career Programs
13. Knowledge Management and Sharing
14. Project Development Program
15. Action Plans
16. Five-Year Budget Forecast
17. Business Plan Update
STRUCTURE OF MANUAL
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IMPORTANT CHARACTERISTICS
S Specific
M Measureable
A Achievable
R Realistic
T Time Bound
STRATEGIC GOALS
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IMPORTANT CHARACTERISTICS
S Specific
M Measureable
A Achievable
R Realistic
T Time Bound
STRATEGIC GOALS
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• Statement of Specific Action
• Strategic Goal Addressed
• Responsible Key Manager
• Description of Primary Actions
• Schedule of Tasks and Key Milestones
ACTION PLANS
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Purpose: To understand what constitutes “communication” in the broadest sense of the word, and how it can be applied through various means.
Newsletter
Website
Technical Journal
Policy and Position Papers
Media Relations and Press Releases
COMMUNICATIONS PLAN
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Purpose: Explain the importance of investing in the development and implementation of long-term awareness and outreach programs, and encouraging career choices.
• Shaping Young Minds– Elementary School Awareness– Middle School Awareness
• Encouraging Study Focus in High Schools• Engaging Career Commitment at University• Retaining Sector Talent during Early Employment
AWARENESS, OUTREACH AND CAREER PROGRAMS
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Purpose: Supports the sharing of knowledge across all member categories so that know-how, information, and experience are shared to support the Vision and Mission Objectives of the Association.
• Training Courses• Best Practice Manuals and Operational Guides• Annual Conference and Exhibition• Specialty Best Practice Conferences• Technical Working Groups• Member Data Base Network and Knowledge
Sharing Systems
KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND SHARING PLAN
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All Associations in Danube Catchment Area Have Received a Review Draft of Manual – Need Your Feedback
Two representatives from Each Association Will Be Invited to Participate in Business Plan Training Course – All Paid
Training – Two Days - To Take Place in Tirana, Albania in Mid-January 2015
FEEDBACK AND TRAINING OF ASSOCIATIONS IN DANUBE CATCHMENT AREA
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WHAT HAVE YOU DONE OR ARE DOING?
COMMUNICATIONS PLAN
AWARENESS, OUTREACH AND CAREER PROGRAMS
KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND SHARING PLAN
NEED YOUR SHORT STORIES FOR TEXT REFERENCE BOXES IN THE MANUAL
WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!