PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TEAM MEMBER PROFICIENCY CHECKLIST
The following list includes proficiencies Program Development Team (PDT) members need to be
successful in their leadership role. Place a check by all the proficiencies you do well.
Related to programming function of PDT member role:
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Interview neighbors and peers about community assets, issues, and concerns
Know about all Extension programs in the county
Evaluate ideas for new programs
Seek program participant feedback
Recommend program changes based on participant input
Recommend strategies for marketing extension programs
Use network to promote extension programs
Use influence to recruit volunteers
Use influence to acquire resources for programs
Network with other agency leaders in search of partner opportunities
Evaluate the progress of Extension programs.
Related to advocacy function of PDT member role:
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Understand the extension budget sources and budgeting process
Develop relationships with elected officials
Make presentations on behalf of Extension
Write letters and make phone calls to elected officials
Use personal influence and network to persuade decision-makers
Tell stories of Extension’s impact on people
Help plan and conduct receptions to thank elected officials
Host elected official to an Extension event, i.e. Volunteer Recognition
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Revised 2015
Organize activities
Plan agendas for meetings
Review and analyze reports and documents
Socialize and host at receptions
Link and introduce people who need to meet each other
Remember names of people and where have met them before
Able to analyze events for what will make participants feel good
Read body language of group members well
Keep financial and other records well