Engaging the Community in Recruitment and Retention
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Engaging the Community in Recruitment and Retention. V incent The Watkins Group, Inc. Traditional Approach. Limited in Appeal Exclusive Inadequate Communication Fosters Negative Reaction. Paradigm Shift. Community Based Model Theory Benefits Inclusive Cost Effective
Engaging the Community in Recruitment and Retention
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Engaging the Community in Recruitment and Retention Vincent The Watkins Group, Inc.
Traditional Approach • Limited in Appeal • Exclusive • Inadequate Communication • Fosters Negative Reaction
Paradigm Shift • Community Based Model • Theory • Benefits • Inclusive • Cost Effective • Broad Based • Consensus Building
Step 1Make informed decisions Reconnaissance • Determine target’s intelligence needs. • Determine challenge(s). • Determine solution.
Step 2Focus Your Energies • Succinctly define problem • Determine needs • Define goal • Profile and solidify base
Step 3Know Yourself • What is personnel's perception of this issue? • Are there internal issues that need to be addressed or uncovered?
Step 4Know Your Target • What environmental issues should be considered? • language • culture • religion • business • education • What are community demographics? • What is the political/social atmosphere? • What infrastructures are in place to support your efforts?
Step 5Organize • Organize the target audience geographically. • Consider the following five “islands” as critical components in your campaign implementation: • Religious • Residential • Business • Education • Recreational
Step 6Prepare for Success • Develop Arguments • Set Measurable Objectives . • Formulate Strategies.
Step 7Assign Roles and Responsibilities • Candidates • Facilitators • Supporters
Step 8Communicate with TargetNo Communication Is Bad Communication • Be creative • Develop a well-honed message • Communicate your expectations • Tailor message to audience
Step 9Plan for Continued Success • Develop a Timeline for Activities • Create Assessment Points • Maintain Open Lines of Communication (Ingress/Egress)
For more Information Contact Vincent 770-719-1606 vbw@thewatkinsgroup.us