An Overview of the Network: PART IIMary Beth Johnson and Melanie Adkins

What does it mean to be a Network?

Net`work [net wurk]: (Noun)

1. System of people or things: a large and widely distributed group of people or things such as stores, colleges, or churches that communicate with one another and work together as a unit or system

2. Broadcasting affiliates: broadcasting a group of radio or television station affiliates with a core of programs that they all broadcast at the same time, with local or regional variations at other times

.. Defining Network, cont’d1. maintain relationships with people: to build up or

maintain informal relationships, especially with people whose friendship could bring advantages such as job or business opportunities

.. Defining Network, cont’d• What types of Networks have you

been involved in?

• What makes it a Network?

.. Defining Network, cont’d

Think about ways to take advantage of resources in this Network..

THE ATTC NETWORK PLAN & REGIONAL AGENDAS

Strategic Plan:• A comprehensive plan for accomplishment

in relation to stated goals and objectives. Ideally, the plan should cover multiple years; include targets for expected accomplishments; and propose specific performance measures used to evaluate progress towards those targets.

Pew Center on the States. www.pewcenteronthestates.org

Retrieved August, 2008.

ATTC Strategic Plan: 2007-2012• Third Strategic Plan for the Network

◦1st-1999 ◦ 2nd-2002• December 2008 development meeting• Consists of Strategic Plan & Tactical Plan• ATTC Values, Priorities and Cross-Cutting Principles

identified• 1st Draft reviewed—June 2008• Disseminate working document—Sept. 2008

ATTC Values• Diversity• Honor the person• Integrity• Guided by Science• Collective Action• Innovation• Trust• Leadership Development• Continuous Learning

Priority Areas

• Workforce Development• Technology Transfer and Systems Change• Performance Monitoring and Quality

Improvement• Recovery-based Care• Communication and Network Development

Cross-Cutting Principles• Incorporate multiple perspectives and

voices

• Build a better workforce

• Cultivate external partnerships

• Operate efficiently

• Continuously improve the quality of our work

SAMPLE ATTC NETWORK

PROJECTS