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Membership Meeting 12/9/10
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ITKAN strategy deck
Transcript of Itka nmissioncommittees12910
Membership Meeting 12/9/10
Developing Professionals with Disabilities into Passionate Technology Leaders while Supporting the Aggressive
Adoption of Deep Diversity.
VISION 2014VISION 2014Return on Expectations
ITKAN will establish itself as the premier provider of technology leaders with disabilities. We will achieve this distinction through investing in the development and training of curricula in hot-hire areas of IT. We will create support for the curricula through a combination of business
sponsorships, grants, university partnerships, volunteers and IT KAN revenue generating events. Our goal is to drive toward self sustainability based on the efforts of our members. We want to become recognized as a ready resource of highly motivated , passionate,
experienced and flexible IT team leaders and IT team members prepared to effectively compete for projects in today’s marketplace.
StructureWe will be guided by dedicated leadership made up of a strong board, aligned partners, passionate volunteers, and driven members. We will
be committed to the partners that we work with and explore opportunities to expand our value to them. We will grow deep diversity awareness by utilizing social media cannels with a high level of accessibility , mentoring role model members to exceed customer
expectations and deliver complete diversity awareness programs. ITKAN processes will support our growth and foster accountability and excellence among our members.
Culture
ITKAN is guided by the fundamental belief that honesty, integrity and trust will yield success. Members work together to create the best experience possible for our clients, partners and supporters. Additionally, we support our members’ growth in business acumen,
leadership and collaboration. We hold one another accountable for our efforts, and expect successful results from consistent and best practice initiatives.
Clients and Partners
We are known for our detailed understanding of assistive technology and are well trained in the solutions that we provide. Our clients and partners see our members as professional, productive, accurate, loyal, dependable and creative. Each person is dedicated to the highest level of quality delivery and are known for their consistent and impactful approach. Our team members exceed expectation each and every
time. They pride themselves on leaving a memorable and lasting impression on all those that they work with.
Member Values
Respect for each individual and the value that they bring to ITKAN is paramount. Each member is expected to provide value to ITKAN and to the clients they serve. We have passion for ensuring that individuals are treated competitively and are seen as leaders. We believe in
supporting any member’s unique needs to the greatest extent we are capable and help to overcome gaps in education, training, knowledge, marketability in order to be most prepared to succeed in today’s IT industry.
ROE◦ Statement : Establishment of Sponsors.
Structure◦ Statement : Create ground work for focused direction.
Culture◦ Statement : Get ownership of the organization in the
hands of the members. Clients and Partners
◦ Statement : Creating partner value Member Values
◦ Statement : Develop a path to foster member growth
ROE◦ Objective : Establishing funding and support
channels Structure
◦ Objective : Establish core processes Culture
◦ Objective : Accountability by Members Clients and Partners
◦ Objective : Developing the partner program Member Values
◦ Objective : Establish initial curriculums
Need to maintain 75% attendance level Need to participate in the curriculum that
are made available. Need to support one IT KAN initiative team
per calendar year. Responsible for fostering growth of
membership Responsible for promoting deep diversity
opportunities Be a role model for deep diversity globally
Associate Associate - Specialty
Leadership ◦ Self Presentation◦ Public Presentations◦ Business Basics◦ Management Basics
Office◦ Word◦ Exchange◦ Excel◦ PowerPoint
SharePoint◦ Topic 1◦ Topic 2◦ Topic 3◦ Topic 4
SAP◦ Topic 1◦ Topic 2◦ Topic 3◦ Topic 4
Affiliations◦ National Spinal Cord Injury Association ◦ National Federation for the Blind◦ Illinois Technology Foundation◦ Colleges and Universities (DeVry, UIUC, IIT, NIU, others)
Partners◦ Levels of Partners◦ Participation on Board◦ Participation on Curriculum◦ Promote Awareness of Deep Diversity (Disabilities)◦ Provide Job Opportunities for Members◦ Initial Partners (Microsoft, SPR Companies, Wyvil Systems, RIC,
etc)
Microsoft Meeting on December 21st to discuss ideas about new direction of IT KAN.
How can members participate/committees◦ Group to draft plan for website (SharePoint)◦ Curricula support team◦ Member drive◦ Partner drive◦ Opportunity drive◦ Blogging
Communication Membership Curriculum Research and Development Development
Web site research and development Internal and External communication
campaign (newsletter, Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter)
Branding and Messaging (blogs, look/feel of marketing, collateral development)
Development of unified message to public
Committees will Break out to set 2011 objectives
Campaign to grow our numbers Outreach initiatives Strengthen current member participation Incentives, drivers Goals, metrics established
Due diligence on IT industry Establish consistent approach of evaluation Gauge member passion/interest around
topic/career opportunities Work with academic partners to develop
training curriculum Identify obstacles to success (issues related
to accessibility, productivity, etc.)
Target list of Sponsors and Partners Represent ITKAN to prospects Create business case for prospects Drive targets to membership meetings,
conference calls or f-t-f meetings
