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The Road from Good to Great

The Road from Good to Great. Peter G. Redmond, Country Director Peace Corps/Panama June 30, 2005. Keeping the Bus on the Road. Farewell to Ambassador Watt Welcome Ambassador Eaton Move and transition to new office Implement HIV/AIDS prevention activities

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The Road from Good to Great

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  1. The Road from Good to Great Peter G. Redmond, Country Director Peace Corps/Panama June 30, 2005 Peace Corps/Panama

  2. Keeping the Bus on the Road • Farewell to Ambassador Watt • Welcome Ambassador Eaton • Move and transition to new office • Implement HIV/AIDS prevention activities • Visit with PCTs – Swear-In PCVs on July 28 • Prepare for next PST cycle – August 18 • Interview Deputy Director/PTO candidates • Meet with USAID regarding SPA focus • Prepare for 150 PCVs on-board by year’s end Peace Corps/Panama

  3. Bus Stop #1 – Safety & Security • Monitor Kuna Yala and Darien • Debrief on civil unrest lessons • Continue S&S reviews in site development Peace Corps/Panama

  4. Bus Stop #2 -- Medical • Continue quality service • Hire Regional Medevac Assistant • Evaluate effectiveness of Regional Medevac Hub care and treatment Peace Corps/Panama

  5. Bus Stop #3 -- Administration • Continue high quality service to PCVs • Review obligations weekly with AO • Finalize FY06 Operations Plan • Prioritize Post wish list Peace Corps/Panama

  6. Bus Stop #4 – P & T • Get the right people on the bus -- interviews for Master Trainer & Program Assistant • Revise project plans as needed to reflect our high quality programs • Improve PCV job descriptions and HCA understanding and support of PCV role • Pair PCV co-trainers with HCA Tech Trainers • Pursue two-week indigenous language IST • Develop Annual Report for 2005 Peace Corps/Panama

  7. Bus Stop #5 – Volunteer Support • Continue to train and support Regional Leaders • Coordinate around quarterly Regional Meetings • Increase Volunteer Advisory Council (VAC) involvement in AVC and Staff/PCV Recognition • Formalize Volunteer/Staff Recognition programs • Increase visits to PCV sites; manage so APCDs can be in the field • Nurture PC/Panama Friends evolution & support Peace Corps/Panama

  8. Road Map to Success: Short Term • Consolidate gains made over the past 2.5 years, especially P&T integration • Move to new office at the Ciudad del Saber – set new office inauguration date • Plan Regional Jornadas – around Quarterly Meetings • Plan CD Site Visits – focus on new PCVs Peace Corps/Panama

  9. Road Map to Success: Long Term • Raise the national profile of PC/Panama • Budget and plan for growth – possible projects include tourism, English, or HIV/AIDS • Pursue creative staff development opportunities • Identify more agency/NGO in-kind contributions • Increase role in HIV/AIDS prevention Peace Corps/Panama

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