mcp support center webinar february 3, 2010. over 15 years experience in youth development...
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MCP Support CenterWebinarFebruary 3, 2010
Over 15 years experience in youth development including:
VP of Training and Technical Assistance for MENTOR
Program director for a mentoring program in DC
Experience integrating new programs into larger agencies
Providing training and TA to MCP and other federal grantees
Stephen Bardy, Executive DirectorChildren’s Home Society of Florida
Jessica Lopez, Program DirectorBig Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego
Understand the importance of integrating MCP into the larger agency.
Identify barriers to successful integration within your agency.
Develop strategies to address barriers to integration.
Polling Question:
What type of agency do your work for?
a. Multi-service organizationb. Mentoring organization
What is Integration?
Why is Integration important?
Barriers to Integration
Strategies for Success
Integration in Action
Individual Exercise – In an ideal world, how would MCP fit into your organization?
Integration is:
A Process and an Outcome.
A common purpose, mission and goals
Creating links between functions, departments or programs.
The combination or coordination of various parts to form a whole.
Connectedness Sense of common mission, purpose Sense of community Support
Efficiency Leverage resources Capitalize on strengths and expertise
Effectiveness Accountability Productivity
Polling Question:
What is the biggest barrier (challenge) to integrating MCP into your agency?
Organizational Structure
Culture
Individuals
External Factors
Silos
PowerReporting structureRelative or perceived power
Accountability
Communication
Cooperation
Connectedness Lack of shared vision, goals and values
Creativity Innovation, new approaches discouraged
Work/Management Style Different approaches or ideas
about how best to accomplish goals
Agendas Personal motivations and desired
outcomes that may differ from organizational goals
Personality Conflicts
Political/Economic Environment Laws/Regulations Economic Hardship Unexpected Events
Competition
Trends/Popular Culture
Know Your Program Read and understand your proposal
Have a Vision Develop clear goals, expectations and
an implementation plan for MCP
Reach Out and Collaborate Be inclusive and flexible Listen to suggestion and advice
Anticipate and Analyze Resistance Who , what and why?
Demonstrate the Value of MCP What’s In It For Me?
Communicate Shout it From the Rooftops
Mission/Goals
Administration
Public Relations
Recruitment
Other ideas?
Build relationshipsBe honest and straightforwardBe as flexible and inclusive as
possibleRespect others and the processListenChoose your battlesDon’t take “no” for an answer on
essential items
Questions
Next Steps
