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Technology Team

Beginning State – Better Leverage Technology

Tactics Evaluate current technology Seek IT consulting advice Determine available resources Explore new technologies Simplify navigation of site

Key Performance Measures Establish baseline membership needs in 2008 Develop one new communication channel in 2008

Prior to today Received Board input on current technology Met with one IT vendor Looked at SHRM’s hosting options

We are still in the infancy of this strategy

Plan of Attack

Create working committees Technology – evaluate technology options Communication – maintain current communication vehicles

Define committee roles and responsibilities Develop specific goals and deadlines for each committee Define success measures

Infrastructure – Technology Committee

Evaluate current technology Seek IT consulting help Define current needs compared to current host Assessing other vendor capabilities Determine resources (volunteer vs paid)

Explore new technologies (chat rooms, podcasts, message boards)

Infrastructure – Communication Committee

Simplify the navigation of the site Dynamic web site maintenance

RHRMA e-mail box Monthly newsletter Special announcements Calendar of events Home page Other content (Legislation, Diversity, Student Chapters, All

Stars, State Conference) Static web site maintenance

Board of Directors Bylaws Policies

Deadlines & Accountabilities for Future ActivitiesTask Responsible Deadline

Define roles of committee members Sue and Linda July 25

Create advertisements Sue and Linda August 1

Distribution channelsMonthly Newsletter Linda Aug & SeptSign-Up Sheets at Meetings Sue Aug & SeptChapter Meeting PowerPoint Sue/Kerry Aug & SeptNew Member Coffees? Linda/Sue Sep/OctStudent Chapters Teri September

Align interests and abilities with needs Sue and Linda Sept 26

Schedule recurring meetings Linda October

2009 Goals for Continued Growth Keep committees operational and on target Maintain current site functionality Keep current site content fresh and engaging Evaluate site capabilities and resources Explore new technology offerings Conduct membership survey

Ending State – Better Leverage Technology Developed a plan of action that includes building an

infrastructure, processes, accountabilities and deadlines. Incorporated identified tactics into our plan. Developed new key performance measures:

Create committees Determine an appropriate vendor for our needs Define resources Ensure timely maintenance of current site

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