Stakeholder relations

County, regional and state extension council members often serve as the interface between MU Extension and elected representatives in local and state government.  Council members have many opportunities to be key communicators and advocates for the valuable programs and work that extension does in communities across the state. Following are guides and training materials to help council members be more effective representatives and communicators.

See the MU Extension Stakeholder Relations section for an overview principles and roles, and tools for communicating with stakeholders.  (This page will open in a new window, as it takes to to a different part of the MU Extension web site.)

Additional tools for council members

• Ways Extension Programs Improve Lives

• Pass-along cards  (Click to download zipped file including fronts for cards, back for all cards and instructions.)
    Agriculture Card
    Business Development Card 
    Nutrition Card
    Youth Card
    Community Development Card
    Fireschool Card
    Back for all Cards
    Instructions for Production of Cards

   Council leadership training module

• Video: County Extension Council's Role with Stakeholders (Council training, March 18, 2009. Tony DeLong, presenter)
• PowerPoint presentation: "The Council's Role in Building Stakeholder Relationships"  (.ppt)
• Trainer notes and council activities for or "Your Role in Building Stakeholder Relationships" (.doc)
• Handout: Your Role in Building Stakeholder Relationships (.doc)
• Handout: Communication is a Three-Way Process (.doc)
• Handout: (.doc)  (also available as PDF from staff > stakeholders > dos and don'ts)
• Handout: My Relationship With Selected Stakeholders (.doc)
• Handout: Take the Pulse of Your Access and Influence (.doc)
• Worksheet: Profile on Missouri Stakeholders (.doc)
• Chart: Stakeholder Communication Plan (.doc)
• Activity handout: Back-to-back drawing (.doc)