The Road from Good to Great

1
The Road from Good to Great

• Peter G. Redmond, Country Director
• Peace Corps/Panama
• June 30, 2005

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 years end

3
Bus Stop 1 Safety Security

• Monitor Kuna Yala and Darien
• Debrief on civil unrest lessons
• Continue SS reviews in site development

4
Bus Stop 2 -- Medical

• Continue quality service
• Hire Regional Medevac Assistant
• Evaluate effectiveness of Regional Medevac Hub
  care and treatment

5
Bus Stop 3 -- Administration

• Continue high quality service to PCVs
• Review obligations weekly with AO
• Finalize FY06 Operations Plan
• Prioritize Post wish list

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

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

8
Road Map to Success Short Term

• Consolidate gains made over the past 2.5 years,
  especially PT 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

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