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Our solution to dog waste in antigonish. Brandon Guenette Kelly Anne Bryden Matthew Sode Andrew Lord. AGENDA. PURPOSE VALUE TO ANTIGONISH OUR MOTIVATION CHANGE PLAN FORCE-FIELD ANALYSIS IMPLEMENTATION REACTION LESSONS LEARNED IF WE COULD DO IT AGAIN… CONCLUSION.
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Our solution to dog waste in antigonish Brandon Guenette Kelly Anne BrydenMatthew Sode Andrew Lord
AGENDA PURPOSE VALUE TO ANTIGONISH OUR MOTIVATION CHANGE PLAN FORCE-FIELD ANALYSIS IMPLEMENTATION REACTION LESSONS LEARNED IF WE COULD DO IT AGAIN… CONCLUSION
PURPOSE To Successfully Facilitate The Installment of Dog Waste Bag Dispensers Across Antigonish
VALUE TO ANTIGONISH • Improved Environmental Conditions • Town Beautification • Dog Owner Convenience
OUR MOTIVATION • An Improved Antigonish • Lessen the chance of stepping in “waste” • Bonus points
CHANGE PLAN STEP 1: Research Possible Products • Required • Search products offered via internet search engine (Google) • Research credibility of company • Develop criteria that product and company are to be assessed on
CHANGE PLAN STEP 2: Choose Best Option • Required: • Choose product that best matches criteria (Environmentally Friendly, Cost Effective, Easily Installed, Credible Company)
CHANGE PLAN STEP 3: Communication with Town Officials • Required: • Obtain information regarding Town Beautification Committee • Contact appropriate individuals • Request meeting
CHANGE PLAN STEP 4: Prepare Official Presentation for Town Council • Required: • Organize information into a convincing and professional presentation • Prepare physical copy of information and proposed plan • Emphasize benefits
CHANGE PLAN STEP 5: Presentation • Required: • Dress professionally • Prepare for all questions
CHANGE PLAN STEP 6: Follow Up • Required: • Communication with Town in order to assess the effectiveness of the change initiative
Force-Field Analysis STAKEHOLDERS • For Change • Town people • Students • Beautification • committee • Dog walkers • Against Change • Town council
Force-Field Analysis CONDITIONS • Many towns of similar size installing similar products • Town searching for new ways to improve visual appearance • Timing: Budget Time FAVORABLE
IMPLEMENTATION STEP 1 & 2 Poopy Pouch Doggy Poo Bag Dispenser • Price Quantity • $74.00 each 1-2 • $72.52 each 3-5 • $71.41 each 6-9 • $70.30 each 10+
IMPLEMENTATION STEP 3 & 4 TIMELINE • March 2nd: Contacted Town Beautification Board Member, Liz Chisholm • March 3rd: Forwarded to Councilor Jack MacPherson, also happens to be in charge of the Town Waste Committee • March 4th: Jack MacPherson invites us to Council meeting on March 8th to present our idea • March 5th: Prepare presentation, which includes hard copy of presentation for Council members
IMPLEMENTATION STEP 5 & 6 PRESENTATION • Presented at council meeting on March 8th at 10 AM • In attendance were Mayor Carl Chisholm, Town Waste Committee Head Jack MacPherson , and other Town Council Members • Members presented with hard copy of presentation and proposal • 1o minute presentation, followed by a question period • Encouraged to keep in touch
REACTION • Reaction was positive • Told “it was a great idea” • Asked critical questions regarding • vandalism, upkeep costs, and towns of • similar sizes who have • installed similar products • Final decision would be made during budget meeting on March 28th • Informed we would be contacted with results of the budget meeting
LESSONS LEARNED BE PROACTIVE COMMUNICATION BE PREPARED
IF WE COULD DO IT AGAIN…. PRESENT ALTERNATIVES + MORE HARD STATISTICS = • PREPARED