Transforming OSU Extension & My Role in its

Transformation as Regional Administrator

Dr. Sam AngimaInterim Regional Director

& Staff ChairOSU Extension

Transformation

• A sustained conscious effort to “change”

• Shed the old skin and embrace the new

• Emerge better, stronger and more powerful

• An internal process where if you are not part of the solution, you are the problem

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Regional Administrator Duties – Provide…

1. Leadership2. Vision3. Administrative oversight4. Identify local and regional needs5. Evaluation of program and services6. Identify technologies and utilize technologies7. Provide access to training8. Maintain local relationships 9. Civil rights compliance

Leadership

• Transformational Leader– Leadership that leads to positive change for everyone

to succeed– Convey clear vision of goals and outcomes– Reward creativity, enthusiasm and innovation– Inspires faculty & staff to change expectations,

perceptions and motivations– I will need to earn your trust, respect, admiration – I always challenge status quo while encouraging

creativity

How do we transfer intent into sustainable & reasonable organizational action?

1. Create new mindset• Overcome internal

resistance to transformation

• Develop common “language” with leader being the example

• Develop internal networks or collaborations/advocates

• Idea generation sessions

Scott D. & Bolen, K. 2008. Innosight Inc.

How do we transfer intent into sustainable & reasonable organizational action?

2. Lead opportunities• Start small – do not expect

immediate success• Exploration period

followed by exploitation period

• Business as usual will not transform us

Scott D. & Bolen, K. 2008. Innosight Inc.

How do we transfer intent into sustainable & reasonable

organizational action?3. Dedicated Resources

• Not always money, but TIME• Reward initiatives, innovation,

collaboration• Senior management

involvement/engagement

4. Tools• What is measured gets done • Provide incentives• Develop metrics for

success/check-points

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Changing Culture

• In transformation, culture is a lagging, not a leading variable

• Culture changes when people change what they do and how they interact

• Working on tangible projects first can be a way to encourage these changes

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Leadership Goals

• Leadership – Collectively – Advisory/educational committees– Develop budgets – Service District?– Site appropriate business plans – external funds– Community outreach– Communication plans - urban and rural– Program development and enhancements– Marketing – regional media

• eXtension• Ask an Expert• Use of Social Media

– Organize events to promote OSU Extension

Most Importantly….1. Create a cohesive super

team of faculty and staff2. Understand policy and

work with Ext. Admin3. Make local connections

/relationships 4. Embrace an open-campus

& e-campus model5. Extensively Market our

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Thank You