Dave Curry
Vision One - A Team - A Plan
A critical success factor in any endeavor is putting a team
together. A concept letter sent last year addressed the value
of a leadership team focused on organizational improvements
and armed with a plan that wells up the camaraderie and synergy
necessary to make it happen. Although what was referred to
was done at the district level, envision the same camaraderie
and synergy in a team working for you at the international
level.
I believe quite strongly that "no person is an island".
The organization is best served if the direction is not set
by an individual, but by a team. The reasons are simple. Just
as many hands make light work, many minds generate great ideas.
If individuals are given the opportunity to have input into
and to enact a plan, the chances for success are increased
in both buy-in and accomplishment. I have had the opportunity
to attend a number of district conventions or mid-year conferences,
meeting Kiwanians in each of those districts that have the
right combination of district respect and spirit to be part
of a presidential advisory and steering committee. Such a
committee will be formed to create the direction for the 2007-2008
administrative year. Those individuals will follow that work
with International Committee Chair assignments so that the
organizational direction is represented in each committee.
This direction will include, or be validated by, representatives
from all areas (The European Federation, America's, ASPAC,
etc.) so that recommendations represent the whole organization.
Committee work will center on:
· Recommendations for enhancements to the existing
Kiwanis International Strategic Plan to be submitted to the
International Board for consideration, followed by an implementation
plan for clubs and districts.
· A plan to promote - encourage - enable - celebrate
our humanitarian nature. In essence, educate club members
on how our humanitarian focus it is the lifeblood of our organization
at all levels.
The committee would begin its work this summer, but there
are three other key groups. The International Board plays
an obviously pivotal role in determining organizational direction.
Next, successful international efforts in this organization
are implemented through districts. As leaders, the class of
Governors for 2007-2008 will play a critical role in any implementation.
Lastly, groups must be in sync with Kiwanis International
headquarters and staff, who play a crucial role in administrative
support. Any plan without their involvement is doomed to fail.
With the Advisory Committee, these are the four wheels of
the vehicle that will take our organization forward as a cohesive
group to implement the strategic plan. The plan would include
recognition and rewards for the 2007-2008 class of Governors
based on efforts and accomplishments toward the implementation
goals created by the committee.
Action plan summary:
· 7/2005 - Individual advisory committee members introductory
meeting.
· 7/2005 - 6/2006 Hold monthly advisory group meetings
regarding subjects to determine the 2007-08 direction, including
implementation plans and goals. First discussions will be
related to the Kiwanis International Strategic Plan to produce
timely recommendations for board consideration. Kiwanis International
Officers & Executive Staff will also review recommendations
for feasibility.
· 10/2006 - Present KI board with any strategic plan
recommendations, if applicable.
· 11/2006 - Meet with 2007-08 Governors - Describe
the Strategic Plan, progress, and goals.
· 7/2006 - 4/2007 Develop an implementation plan for
the strategic direction.
· 6/2007 - Present the implementation plan to International
Board and 2007-08 Governors.
· 10/2007 - Advisory Committee members assume International
Chairperson roles for critical committee's, taking with them
the plan and implementation knowledge to those committees.
· 2007-2008 Class of Governors implement the plan in
their districts.
· 2008 International Convention in Orlando, Florida.
Implement any International Board strategic vision for conventions,
including a CELEBRATION of our humanitarian accomplishments
For more information contact:
Name: Dave Curry
Address: 1204 W Woolman
 Butte,
MT 59701
Phone: (406) 723-8067
email: Dave
Curry
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