Breakout Session 303

Ten Steps to Creating & SustainingA Successful Multi-University Alliance

David BrzozowskiSenior Training ManagerDollar General Corporationdbrzozow@dollargeneral.com

(615) 715-7943

Marty WoodwardSenior Training ManagerDollar General Corporation

mwoodwar@dollargeneral.com(615) 715-8689

Ten Steps to Creating & SustainingA Successful Multi-University Alliance

Define the purpose for creating an alliance with multiple universities.oo

What is the initial primary purpose?What future objectives do you hope to accomplish?

Identify the ‘must haves’ of all members of the alliance.oo

Based on the initial primary purpose what benefits must every school be willing to provide?Based on future objectives what additional abilities will be necessary?

Create an interview template to narrow down your selection of schools.oo

Begin researching schools on line.Based on step two build a consistent list of questions to allow decision making easier.

Consider all components of making the alliance successful.oooo

Legal agreementsAccessibility for all employeesRoll-out communicationsReporting needs

Map out a time frame for all aspects of the alliance.oo

Identify resources needed for the project.Based on resources what are realistic time frames for all involved to hit the deadlines?

What measurements will be used to define success?oo

Consider the purpose of the alliance.Discuss school expectations to factor into what success may be defined as.

Concentrate on relationship building with alliance representatives.oo

Who will manage the alliance?How will consistent communications be maintained?

Keep a pulse on the sustainability of the program within your organization.oo

How will new employees find out about the alliance after the roll-out?How will new benefits of alliance members be communicated?

Have next step goals thought out for after the initial launch.oo

These may be already defined in future objectives.What else might the alliance do for your organization?

Show recognition to continue engagement of the alliance members.oo

Stay connected.Listen to what makes the alliance tick.