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National Advocacy Abdulaziz AlRajhi, M.D. President, MEACO ICO Ophthalmologic Society Advocates Meeting, HK, 27 Jun 2008
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ICO Ophthalmologic Society Advocates Meeting, HK, 27 Jun 2008. National Advocacy. Abdulaziz AlRajhi, M.D. President, MEACO. 59 th WHA. Steps: “Make PB a Priority” Arab League MoH. Mar 2005 EMRO-WHO. Sep 2005. (EM/RC52/R.3) Executive Board Agenda! Letters to DG - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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National Advocacy
Abdulaziz AlRajhi, M.D.President, MEACO
ICO Ophthalmologic Society Advocates Meeting, HK, 27 Jun 2008
59th WHA
Steps:“Make PB a Priority”1. Arab League MoH. Mar 20052. EMRO-WHO. Sep 2005. (EM/RC52/R.3)3. Executive Board Agenda!
Letters to DG4. WHO Executive Board. Feb 2006
(EB117.R4)“Give Priority to PB”
59th WHA
Steps:“Change of Target”(PB in the Medium Term Strategic Plan)1. GCC MoH. Feb 2006 2. Arab League MoH. Mar 2006
59th WHA, May 2006
WHA adopted resolution WHA 59.25 It included the addition of PB to the Medium
Term Strategic Plan (MTSP)
MTSPDraft MTSP sent to regions without the
inclusion of PB!EMR was the only region that managed to add
it to the draft at EMRO MoH Meeting Sep 06
Preparing for 60th WHA
Steps:1- GCC MoH. Jan 20072- Arab League MoH. Feb 2007
60th WHA, May 07
Inclusion of PB in the Strategic Objective No.3 of the MTSP
61st WHA, May 08
Developing an Action Plan for PB
Advocacy TargetsIndividual OphthalmologistsNational Society MeetingsRegional Ophthalmic Meetings
Ministers of HealthRegional Meetings.WHO- Regional Meetings.
Next Steps
Inclusion of PB in CCS.Developing a PB Action Plan.
PB in CCS
Contacting the Ministry of Health and making sure that PB in included in the CCS.
Coordinating the above activity with the PB National Coordinator.
PB Action Plan
Contacting the Ministry of Health:
Regional WHO meeting (Sep-Oct 08).Executive Board- WHO (Jan 09).62th WHA (May 09).
Preparation
Caution: NEVER begin a discussion until you are fully prepared!
Advocacy
Do Your Homework .Know what you want .Know whom you are talking to.Present a Win Win solution.Make your message clear.
Tips to demonstrate active listening
..Clear away distractions ..Sit up straight ..Face the speaker ..Make eye contact ..Uncross arms/legs ..Lean forward
..“THINK” before you respond…pause, to make certain you understand and are responding to the message delivered
Difficult People
People come with all types of personalities: • Bully • Rude/insensitive • Passive/aggressive • Manipulative ..Understanding and addressing specific personalities can assist in a successful advocacy process
Is it a Negotiation?
What’s the negotiator’s model? What does the negotiator want?
Think!
What do you want? (think) What does the other individual want?
(double think) What does the other individual think
you want? (triple think)
Where’s the middle ground?
Build Trust
....Tell the truth
..Respect confidences
..Honor your commitments
..Be clear
..Be open
Swallow Your Pride!!!!!!!
Advocacy
Don’t Contradict Yourself
Don’t be Too Greedy
Listening
Body language – yours and theirs Nonverbal messages Voice inflectionsFacial expressionsEye Movements
BarriersPre-conceived ideasDefense mechanism (don’t want to hear
it!) FatiguePoor listening habitsLack of respect for people/ideasLack of self confidence
Always….
Pick Your Fights!
Know His/Her Keys
If Plan A Fails
Have Plan B
and C !!!
