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February 1-28, 2003
BAR strategically charts
plan for 2003
by Rita T. dela
Cruz
To ensure the consistency and relevance
of the programs and activities with the priorities of
the Department of Agriculture (DA), the Bureau of Agricultural
Research (BAR) strategically mapped out its plans for
the first quarter of the year through an evaluation
and planning workshop on 6-8 February 2003, Makiling
Highlands, Calamba, Laguna.
The plans were mapped out, the Bureau's
performance in 2002 was assessed and the resource allocation
was rationalized. The rationalization of resources provided
clearer options in the prioritization of programs and
activities given the limited funding for research and
development (R&D).
Following a participatory approach in
the conduct of the workshop, participants identified
three specific points in mapping out the plans for the
Bureau. These are: consistency of unit/division's programs
with that of the Bureau, thorough analysis of last year's
performance vis-à-vis the key factors that affected
production of outputs, and well-defined targets and
expected outputs for 2003.
Culminating the first day was the presentation
of each division's/unit's accomplishments in 2002 and
the performance measures and program of activities in
2003.
To strengthen the relationship of the
staff, a whole session was allotted to a team building
exercise wherein they analyzed their relationship with
their associates and come up with doable strategies
to further improve them.
To develop the long-term strategies and
objectives, the Bureau adheres to a set of core values
that defines its commitment to deliver programs. The
discussion of the five core values and guiding principles,
namely, customer service, teamwork and commitment, work
excellence, resource stewardship, and learning and innovation
dominated day two of the workshop. Each group was assigned
to discuss one core value and how it could be well implemented
in the Bureau. Day three of the workshop consisted mainly
of the integration and presentation of workshop outputs.
Attending the workshop throughout the
three days were Dr. Eliseo Ponce who provided the opening
remarks and guidance in all the activities and Asst.
Dir. Nick Eleazar who participated fully and then gave
an inspirational closing remarks. Facilitating the whole
activity was Dr. Jess Fernandez of the SEAMEO Regional
Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture
(SEARCA). 
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BAR strategically charts plan for 2003
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BAR directorship is now Medrano's responsibility
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State of the Art: Agricultural Commodity Research
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Luzon Zonal Research Center readies for action
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Medrano chairs CABI’s executive council
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Seeds of change: lessons learned
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Coping with El Niño the Isabela way
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::: More February 2003 articles :::
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