2018 maryland recreation and parks association annual ...€¦ · director of parks and recreation...
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Essential Tools For Relevance
2018 Maryland Recreation and Parks Association
Annual Conference
Chris Nunes, CPRE
The Woodlands Township
The line between being obsolete and relevant is constantly moving…………
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Premise of Session
The longer you work in parks and recreation, the harder it can be to relate to what your users are experiencing-(change the date)
The world our users are in today is quite different from the world we grew up in….
……..thus are we still relevant to our communities?
2007-Becoming Relevant to Children
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Why have we lost relevance????
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Question
Why is it
important to be
relevant?
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Session Objectives
Define relevancy as related to their own
agency and department (user and non user)
Identify and understand the process of
implement change in regards to relevance
across an organization.
Develop a program for relevance within
their agency, division and/or unit.
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Relevance-Background Information
Current Challenges:
Community does not have allegiances
Competition
Limited ability to change (Staff/Boards)
Old platforms of service (staff vs. contractor, program formats)
Space/facility limitations
Technology
Other
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Relevance- Marketing
Market segmentation/Markets of One
◦ No longer large markets for services
◦ How do we communicate individually??
What does this equate to?????????
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Relevance- Service Platforms
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Relevance- Service Platforms
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Relevance- Service Platforms
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Relevance- Service Platforms
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Relevance- Service Platforms
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Key Elements
What are some key
elements of a
relevant service in
today’s market?
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Key Elements
Convenience
Ease of use
Product differentiation
Experience
Streamlining unpleasant process
Other???
All of these equal time savings!!!!
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So……………………….
How does being
relevant impact
the provision of
parks and
recreation??????
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Competition-Before Percent of Market
Parks and Recreation
YMCA
Boys and Girls
Other
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Competition-Now Percent of Market
Parks and Recreation
YMCA
Boys and Girls Club
Private Clubs (Fitness,
Sports)
For Profit Entities
(Chuck-E-Cheese)
Commercial Recreation
(Ski Areas, Rinks)
Sport Clubs (Soccer,
Lax, Volleyball)
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So what does this mean???
No longer first place to go for recreation services
Loosing market share
Revenue dollars- Down
Participation dollars-Down
Value to community-Down
Board/Commission force decisions to be made which results in……………
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Why have we lost relevance????
Lack of
Programming change
Change in pricing/value
Reluctance to change systems/Innovation
Understanding market/community
Understanding needs
Failure to change with the times
Continuous improvement
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To remain relevant, you need that chip on your shoulder to
improve, get better and serve your resident/customer
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But I am not Netflix, Uber, Amazon
Old Model
Open Swim
New Model
Private
Lessons
Group
Rentals
Dive In
Movies
Group
Rentals
Private
Rentals
Contractor
ProgramsAre there additional segments within these
programs and services?
Will open swim stop being relevant?
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But I am not Netflix, Uber, Amazon
J F M A M J J A S O N D
2006
2015
Community Pool Use
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Five Tips to Remain Relevant
Understand Your Market
How do we differentiate our model?
Interact with the Community
What business you are in?
Develop programs for Relevance
Hint:
All insights should be grounded in the consumer. Only then figure out how your
brand can naturally fit into your customers’ world.
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Remain relevant- Understanding
Market
Community
Changes in
Demographics
Psychographics
Market
Providers of Rec
Services
Staffing
What changes have occurred in the past 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 5 years in your
community?
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Remain relevant- Understanding
Market
Needs
Intrinsic –accomplishment attention, approval
Extrinsic- Rewards, acceptance
Physical
Community Building
Structure of Activities
Levels of Activities
Cost/Fee Structure
Other……………..
What need does a color run
meet?
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Remain relevant- Understanding
Market
Community Needs
Programs and Services- New Platforms
Users and Non-Users
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Differentiate our model
Attention to programs/services (sales) is
driven by differentiation
Attention
Intent
Persuasion Rahimpour, N (2013) The Relevance
Trap
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Differentiate our model
How does ___________differentiate
their model??
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Differentiate our model
How are you
different than your
competition?
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Differentiate our model
Differentiate-
◦ Customer Service
◦ Staffing Levels/Credentials
◦ Facility
◦ Programs
◦ Technology
◦ Leadership
◦ Other????
Do these equate to a market advantage?
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Differentiate our Model
Think Different Class, Not Best in Class
What do we do different/better than our
competition (and why)?
How can we be outstanding in our service
delivery model?
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Interact with the Community
Multiple touch points
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Interact with the Community
Multiple touch points
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Interact with the Community
Formal Engagement
Design Planning
Programming design
Friends of Parks
Benefits Campaigns
Community Surveys
Community Wide
What about informal?
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Interact with the Community
Informal Methods
Get out of the office
Use your programs
Listen in
Meet your customers
on their turf
Watch them,
Strike up a
conversation
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Interact with the Community
Monitor what the community is saying
about you (good and bad)….
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What Business am I in????
• Social Ill’s, Community Development,
Experience, Educational, etc???
• Depends on the community
• 2011 Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment-
Aquatics
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How do I facilitate the Entertainment
Experience?
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How do I facilitate the Entertainment
Experience?
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How do I facilitate the Entertainment
Experience?
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Program for relevance
Strategic Plans
Evaluation Programs
Business Plans
Operational Plans
Revenue Philosophy
Needs Assessments
Revenue Management Plans
Other……
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Programs for relevance
Goals of plans
◦ Assess market and community
◦ Understanding financial aspects
◦ Document goals and objectives
◦ Program short, mid, and long term planning
◦ Evaluation-Frequent Review
◦ Continuous Planning and Improvement
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Programs for relevance
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Question
◦Now I know what relevance
is……how do I manage my team
to embrace being relevant
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Change Management
Change…
◦ Is a process, not an
event
◦ Is made by individuals,
then organizations
◦ Is a highly personal
experience
◦ Involves gradual
growth CHANGE
Ind.
Org.
Process
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Change- Simplified
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Thank you!!!!
Chris Nunes, Ph.D., CPRE
Director of Parks and Recreation
The Woodlands Township
The Woodlands, TX
281.210.3906