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There are essentially two phases to implementing Public Achievement
at a site or regional level; Exploration and Start-Up.
The following outlines the steps involved at each stage. Modifications
will need to be made depending on each individual context.
Exploration
6 months - 2 years
- Learn about Public Achievement
- Do background reading and research on theories of public
work
- Maintain regular communication with Public Achievement
staff
- Build relationships with potential partners locally
- Visit established Public Achievement sites
- Attend Public Achievement events
- Identify clearly defined self interests for doing Public
Achievement
- Determine how Public Achievement fits into the vision,
mission and philosophy of the site or region
- Explore possible sources for available, committed coaches
- Explore funding issues and options
- Identify people to coordinate Public Achievement for the
site and coaches
- Develop strategy for implementing Public Achievement at
the site
- Start Public Achievement on a small, manageable level (1-4
teams per site)
Start-up
2 - 4 years
- Participate in Public Achievement events
- Continue to build relationships with potential partners
- Receive technical assistance from Public Achievement staff
and/or staff from experienced Public Achievement sites
- Seek continuing funding
- Implement a sustainable infrastructure to support Public
Achievement
- Continually recruit coaches and young people to become
involved
- Make Public Achievement visible in the community
- Offer technical assistance and best practices to other
Public Achievement sites
- Be an active participant in the Public Achievement worldwide
network
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