program of work (pow) or program of activity (poa)
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Program of Work (POW) or Program of Activity (POA). An Organization’s Roadmap to Success!. The POW is. A document which defines the organization goals. Long term goals (Last the year) Short term goals ( Specific activity) An outline of the steps needed to meet these goals. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Program of Work (POW) or Program of Activity (POA)
An Organizatio
n’s Roadmap to
Success!
The POW isA document which defines the organization goals.
Long term goals (Last the year)Short term goals ( Specific activity)
An outline of the steps needed to meet these goals.
A written guide that allows members, administrators, alumni, advisory committee members and others to know and understand the activities of the organization
The POW will:
Help ensure that state (conferences), chapters, and individual member needs are met.
Give ownership to the state, chapters, and students.
Provide continuity year to year.Assist in the development of a budget.
The POW will: (cont.)
Provide planning experience.Develop leadership skills.Foster a sense of community involvement and
pride.Encourage the development of problem-
solving skills.Develop goal setting skills
Simply stated the POW is:A record of WHAT is going to be done
WHO is going to do it
WHEN it is going to be done
WHERE it will happen
WHY it is happening
HOW it will be done
HOW MUCH it is going to cost.
Important Goals of Each Organization
DECA FFA FBLA SkillsUSA
Using an index card each organization is to list 5 important goals for the 2011-12 year.
(5 minutes)
How will the POW/POA benefit you as an officer?
POW Organization
Organizations build their Program of Work/Activity around their committee structure.
Committee structure will depend on:size of organizationinvolvement of membersnumber of activities to completeState, school and community support
Committee Structure
Standing committeescommittees that serve a function from year to yearexamples: Community Service, Fundraising
Executive committeeusually consists of the state officers and changes
each year Ad Hoc or Special committees
committees that may meet to plan only one eventexamples: Job Fair, Dance
Committee Structure
The Vice President has the responsibility of coordinating all standing committee work.
Officers have the responsibility of coordinating activities, but need not serve as committee chairs.
Member should actively serve on at least one committee.
Committee Structure
Participation in committees should be based on:member abilitiesmember interestmember availabilitydesired representation of student diversity
Developing your POW
Establish CommitteesSelect Committee membersCommittee sets attainable goalsCommittee report committee results to
membership – verbal and writtenMembership adopts or reject committee plan
What committees are important to your organization?
Using an index card each organization is to list committees needed for the 2011-12 year.
(5 minutes)
Brainstorming
Review last year’s POW
Review other states and similar organizations
POWs
Organization needs
Membership interests
Write SMART GoalsSpecific (6 “w’s”)
*Who: Who is involved?
*What: What do I want to accomplish?
*Where: Identify a location.
*When: Establish a time frame.
*Which: Identify requirements and constraints.
*Why: Specific reasons, purpose or benefits of
accomplishing the goal.
WRITE SMART GOALS
Measurable
Establish concrete criteria for measuring
progress
Stay on track, reach your target dates
To determine if your goal is measurable, ask
questions such as......How much? How many?
How will I know when it is accomplished?
WRITE SMART GOALS
Attainable Figure out ways you can make them come
true.
Develop the attitudes, abilities, skills, and
financial capacity to reach them.
When you list your goals you build your self-
image. You see yourself as worthy of these
goals, and develop the traits and personality that
allow you to possess them.
WRITE SMART GOALS
Realistic A goal must represent an objective toward
which you are both willing and able to work.
Be sure that every goal represents
substantial progress.
You truly believe that it can be accomplished
Ask yourself what conditions would have to
exist to accomplish this goal.
WRITE SMART GOALS
Trackable Timely - Within a time frame.
Tangible – You can experience it
with one of the senses, that is,
taste, touch, smell, sight or hearing.
WRITE SMART GOALS
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Realistic
Trackable
Program of Work Action Plan
What is necessary to meet the goal?
Step by step processes
listed in order
clear and detailed
who, what, why, where, when, how, how much
Committee reports
Inform organization of progress made
Provide a system of responsibility
Allow for discussion and ideas
Allow for feedback from members
Final Report
Did the organization meet all of the goals for
the activity?
Why or why not
Did the activity stay within budget?
Recommendations for future activities
Completed POW
Should be provided to all members.
Should be approved by all members.
Can be used as an informational tool to
parents, administration, school board,
advisory committee and others.
ORGANIZATION ACTIVITY
15 minutes and then report out to the group.
Next step?
Each organization meet as a group and
establish state goals.
What activities take place annually within
your organization?
What will be the role of the state officer
team in these activities.
Mission: DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance,
hospitality and management.• Goals:
PROGRAM COMPONENT:
OBJECTIVE ACTION TARGET DATE
PEOPLE INVOLVED
BUDGET CURRICULUM CONNECTION
Chapter Activity Planning Sheet: Form POA-2 Committee: Activity: Members Responsible:
Goals Steps Target Date Est. Costs Results & Notes
FFA