Consider a time when you feel like an event that you have planned or attended has been well executed. What went well? What pro-tips do you have for your colleagues?
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5. DISCUSS: What does an effective implementation plan look like?
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de Daniela Vergara -
Honestly, I am not entirely sure I know the answer to this question. This is my first time formally working through a program development process like this, and I find myself hoping that the decisions I am making add up to something effective. The implementation plan I put together feels right to me, but I recognize I am still learning what "right" looks like in practice.
What I can speak to with more confidence is a real example of something that felt well-executed: the Cornell High-Cannabinoid Field Day, which our team has run for at least two consecutive years with roughly 100-150 attendees each time. What seemed to work was a combination of things. The venue carried credibility. The format was active: rotating workshops, live demonstrations, peer conversations, not a room full of people watching slides. DEC credits gave professionals a concrete professional reason to show up. And the logistics were clear enough in advance that people could actually plan to attend.
If I translate that experience into tips I would offer a colleague, they would be: give people a real reason to come, not just an interesting topic. Make the learning hands-on whenever you can. And handle the logistics early and thoroughly, because nothing derails a good program faster than details that were not thought through ahead of time.
That is what I am trying to carry into the work I am doing now with the website and the implementation plan. I hope it is enough. I am genuinely still figuring it out.
What I can speak to with more confidence is a real example of something that felt well-executed: the Cornell High-Cannabinoid Field Day, which our team has run for at least two consecutive years with roughly 100-150 attendees each time. What seemed to work was a combination of things. The venue carried credibility. The format was active: rotating workshops, live demonstrations, peer conversations, not a room full of people watching slides. DEC credits gave professionals a concrete professional reason to show up. And the logistics were clear enough in advance that people could actually plan to attend.
If I translate that experience into tips I would offer a colleague, they would be: give people a real reason to come, not just an interesting topic. Make the learning hands-on whenever you can. And handle the logistics early and thoroughly, because nothing derails a good program faster than details that were not thought through ahead of time.
That is what I am trying to carry into the work I am doing now with the website and the implementation plan. I hope it is enough. I am genuinely still figuring it out.
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I so appreciate the tip to give people a real reason to come. What is meaningful to and will positively impact the audience?
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de Amanda Cappadona -
Previous years, the SNAP-Ed Hudson Valley Team has worked with statewide staff to host what we call a Summer Symposium. It is typically a 3-day virtual event geared toward teachers and school staff. We bring in speakers to talk about wellness, nutrition, physical activity, and related topics. Attendees are able to receive CTLE credits for their credentials.
The reason it typically ran so well was because we had partnerships, all hands on deck, and clear written instruction. Educators would sign up to hand the zoom and presenting responsibilities, our Program Manager wrote up a guide on how to pull the attendee list from zoom, and Rockland Teacher Center Institute made it so we could provide CTLE credits. Everything was well-planned, with different educators handling different time slots, and evaluations were given at the end that received positive feedback.
Having as much planned ahead as you possibly can definitely is my biggest recommendation, as well as delegating responsibilities so it's not a small group of people doing absolutely everything.
The reason it typically ran so well was because we had partnerships, all hands on deck, and clear written instruction. Educators would sign up to hand the zoom and presenting responsibilities, our Program Manager wrote up a guide on how to pull the attendee list from zoom, and Rockland Teacher Center Institute made it so we could provide CTLE credits. Everything was well-planned, with different educators handling different time slots, and evaluations were given at the end that received positive feedback.
Having as much planned ahead as you possibly can definitely is my biggest recommendation, as well as delegating responsibilities so it's not a small group of people doing absolutely everything.
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As a previous participant in this event, I agree - very well planned and easy to plug into as both a presenter or an attendee! I especially appreciated the shared responsibilities with clear roles, such as serving as a session moderator or presenter contact.
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In a previous work life, a team and I coordinated a youth competition cooking competition for six cycles, North Country Jr. Iron Chef. Typically, the events ran smoothly and offered an exciting opportunity for youth cooks to shine.
Early and detailed planning, clear job roles and descriptions for staff and volunteers, strong partnerships, and a shared purpose were important to success. The coordinating team reviewed various what-if scenarios (sometimes called pre-mortems) to be ready for unanticipated, day-of challenges - which definitely occurred from time to time!