1. Member Discussion Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists
SIA Strategic Planning Session
Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists
Member Discussion
Facilitated by: Open Circle Strategies Inc.
April 5th, 2017
Saskatoon Inn

2. SIA SIA: Overall Purpose
SIA Strategic Planning Session
SIA: Overall Purpose
Registration
Regulation
Practice Standards
Code of Ethics
SIA is responsible for protecting the public interest.
SIA
Code of Ethics (Defines Professionalism)
Practice Standards (Defines Competence)

3. Registration and regulation
SIA Strategic Planning Session
Registration and regulation
Standards
(Set by Gov.)
Employers
Members
Registration/Regulation
Registration
The benefits of registration need to be explained to members and employers.
Regulation
SIA must be able to hold people accountable for ethical and competent practice, to protect the public interest

4. Today’s Purpose
There are key issues we need to discuss as SIA works towards full compliance over the next three years.
Council needs ideas from all members on how to achieve this goal.
Compliance will only be possible if all members are actively involved.

5. Question #1
How should professionals distinguish themselves from those who are not professionals yet work in the same area?

6. Question Set #2
What are the best ways and means to increase the education and awareness of the profession of agrology and agrologists in the agriculture and environmental sectors, as well as the general public?

7. Question #3
What would your conversation points be with people who are qualified, practicing and not yet registered (to encourage them to register)?