August 9, 2016
Workshop for Local Unit Directors
Submitted by Jim Lindquist, Laurie Chandler, Stacey Warner
"Local Unit Director Basics" will be the topic of a workshop to be held in Salina, November 8 to 10. The workshop is designed for extension agents who are new to the local unit director role, those who might be preparing for the director role or those who would like a refresher.
It will begin at 1 p.m. on Tuesday and end at 12 noon on Thursday.
Topics will include:
- the role of the local unit director
- strengthening board leadership
- developing and managing budgets
- hiring, coaching and evaluating employees
- implementing federal labor laws
- creating an office team
- marketing the local program
Watch for registration information in September.