PRESENTED BY: WARREN PONCSAK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ROZ KELSEY, PRINCIPAL PROJECT CONSULTANT.
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Transcript of PRESENTED BY: WARREN PONCSAK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ROZ KELSEY, PRINCIPAL PROJECT CONSULTANT.
P R E S E N T E D B Y:WA R R E N P O N C S A K , E X E C U T I V E D I R E C T O R
R O Z K E L S E Y, P R I N C I PA L P R O J E C T C O N S U LTA N T
Professional Designation Strategy: Project Overview
R O Z K E L S E Y P R I N C I PA L P R O J E C T C O N S U LTA N T
Project Overview
Why a Professional Designation Strategy?
Historical Factors
Recent University of Regina Curriculum review
2009 SARP Planning ProcessMember Survey Results indicated significant support
Environmental Scan recognized educational institutions acknowledging the need to professionalize recreation through certification
SARP Strategic Plan and associated goals
SARP Strategic Goals
• Increase our credibility with our key stakeholders
Partnerships with key stakeholders
• Develop a strategy to move toward professionalization in the recreation field
Consistency in role definition
• Promote, communicate, support and deliver professional development opportunities
Member professional competence
Project Goal
To create a Professional Designation Strategy that is built on a shared vision of professionalization that has been created with input from the membership and stakeholders of SARP
Project Distinctives
Broad consultation with members and key stakeholders
Building a shared vision of professionalization together
What are the shared values that underpin professionalization?What are the needs and expectation of members?What are the required components of professionalization?What expectations do members have about the process?
Incorporates change and transition management principles
Project Governance & Management
SARP Board of DirectorsProvides strategic oversight, approves changes and monitors progress
Project ManagerEnsures project stays on track, oversees work of principal consultant, assists with key activities and keeps board updated
Principal ConsultantOversees project activities, project consultants/research associates, prepares project reports
Project TeamConsists of reps from each member sector, act as liaisons with sector and facilitates participation of members, assists with implementation plan
Project Objectives
To identify key historical factors for consideration
To gain an increased understanding of rationale and impact of professionalization in the recreation field
To learn from the best practices of others who have implemented professional designation
To create member and stakeholder involvement
Project Objectives
To establish a shared vision of professionalization
To maintain member and stakeholder awareness throughout the project life cycle
To effectively manage change and transition throughout the project lifecycle
To ensure successful implementation of professional designation process
Project Phases
• BUILDING THE FOUNDATION & STRATEGY FOR PROFESSIONALIZATION
• CONSULTING WITH MEMBERS & STAKEHOLDERS
• DEVELOP & BEGIN TO IMPLIMENT A PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION STRATEGY
Project Deliverables & Timelines
PHASE I •Project Plan•Research Report•Project Communication Plan
PHASE II •Shared Visioning of Professionalism•Consultation Report
PHASE III •Professional Designation Strategy•Implementation & Transition Plan•Final Project Report
Dec 01, 2010 to Nov 30, 2011
Dec 10, 2009 to Nov 30, 2010
Dec 01, 2011 to Nov 30, 2012
PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION PROJECT
Professional Designation
Strategy
ReviewReview
PHASE IPHASE I
PHASE IPHASE II PHASE III
Project Communication
Plan
ConsultationReport
Shared VisionResearchReport
Implementation & Transition
Plan
Create Project
Proposal
Create DetailedProject Plan
ConductLiterature
Conduct Historical
Scan
Conduct Best Practice
Research
Identify Communication
Methods &Vehicles
Identify Key Contact
Opportunities
Establish Timelines & Key Messages
ConductInterviews
Focus GroupsWeb Surveys
Consolidate& Theme
Data
Document Shared Vision
IdentifyInternal & ExternalFactors
Identify Needs & Expectations of
Members
Identify Expected Process of
Professionalization
Identify Expected Components of
Professionalization
Identify Shared Values of Professionalization
Conduct Validation Sessions
Review Research
Best PracticesScans
Review Consultation
Data & Shared Vision
Determine Process &
Components
Conduct Validation Sessions
Identify Phases & Timelines
of Plan
IdentifyKey ActionsChallenge&
Opportunities
Develop ActionPlan
Identify ResourcesSystems &Processes
ProjectProposal
CommunPlan
ResearchReport
Prof DesStrategy
Implement& Trans
Plan
FinalProjectReport
Project Plan
ProjectEvaluation
Member Consultation & Discussion
Focus Questions:
Reactions, questions and/or comments?Have you had any previous experience with projects of this scope?If “yes”, what are some of the key success factors and barriers that we might learn from?
R O Z K E L S E Y P R I N C I PA L P R O J E C T C O N S U LTA N T
Research Report
Foundational Concepts
Baker & Palmer (2006); Jordon, et al (2005); Kraus & Curtis (2000); Crompton (1999); Haywood et al (1990); etc ….
Characteristics Recreation
Benefits – Quality of Life
Delivery
The Practitioner
Evolution of Rec Professional
National Council of Women (NCW) & YMCA ..etc
Canadian Physical Education Association (CPEA)
Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association (SPRA)
Saskatchewan Recreation Professionals (SRS)
Saskatchewan Association of Recreation Professionals (SARP)
Towards a Professional Designation
o The public must recognize its importance to the common good.
o There must be an acceptance of the need for specialized knowledge and training for providers by those who receive services in this area.
o Professional organizations must take responsibility for the control and destiny of the profession.
o There must be formal knowledge and programs for those who practice the occupation.
Member Consultation & Discussion
Focus Questions:
Reactions, comments or questions?
Are you aware of any additional research that might inform the professional designation process?
Do you know of any other organizations that have successfully implemented professional designation that we might learn from?
WA R R E N P O N C S A KE X E C U T I V E D I R E C T O R
Project Reporting, Monitoring & Communication
Project Reporting & Monitoring
Project MonitoringRegular meetings of Project Manager and Principal ConsultantMeetings with other Project Consultants as necessaryPrincipal Consultant meets with Project Team on regular basis
Formal Reporting to Board Regular reports submitted by Principal Consultant to Project MangerReports presented to Board at each meeting
Project Reporting to MembersAnnual report to members at AGMsAs outlined in Project Communication Plan (website, email, newsletter)
Project Communication
Project Communication Plan created for each Project Phase
May be subject to changes throughout project life cycle to allow for unanticipated opportunities or needs that may arise
Communication Plan for Phase I & II outlines (page 6):
The focus of the communication – the WHATThe communication METHODThe communication timeline – the WHENThe target group – the WHOM
Project Web Site
Member Consultation & Discussion
Focus Questions:
Reactions, comments or questions?
What other opportunities might there be to communicate with the target groups during the project?
Are you interested in being a member of the Project Team representing your sector?