Transforming OSU Extension & My Role in its Transformation as Regional Administrator Dr. Sam Angima Interim Regional Director & Staff Chair OSU 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 © iStock

Regional Administrator Duties – Provide… 1.Leadership 2.Vision 3.Administrative oversight 4.Identify local and regional needs 5.Evaluation of program and services 6.Identify technologies and utilize technologies 7.Provide access to training 8.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 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 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 © xhtml-css-code.com © CassandraEsthetician

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 © Hip hop culture images

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 staff 2.Understand policy and work with Ext. Admin 3.Make local connections /relationships 4.Embrace an open-campus & e-campus model 5.Extensively Market our programs to a wider audience © Ryan Hanley

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