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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ESTABLISHING A WORKSHOP FRAMEWORK Objective The Workshop Development Team should quickly develop, define, and establish fundamental goals and concepts to guide the development of the agenda and the methodologies that will be employed to foster the exchange of information. Developing an agenda without an overall framework may lead to a disconnected series of workshop segments that do not maximize opportunities. The overall framework will help produce the most effective workshop possible. Suggestions Numerous workshop goals and formats are available. The nature of the situation will often help to determine the appropriate framework. At a minimum, representatives of the affected communities should be brought together with experienced practitioners, local officials, and representatives of as many technical and financial resources as possible. The format and interest level should be varied. The target communities will likely want to hear success stories, receive technical and financial assistance eligibility and timing information, and be informed as to what other communities facing similar situations are doing. They will also be looking for the opportunity to network with others attending the workshop, and to have some time to seek one-on-one assistance for their particular situation. The workshop should include plenary and/or concurrent workshop sessions, lectures, videotapes, distribution of publications, and even a field trip, if appropriate. Setting the Framework for the Davenport Workshop The Workshop Development Team established several fundamental goals and concepts for the conference early on. These included: · The workshop should provide local, state, and federal governments, and voluntary agencies with the information they need to develop, fmance, implement, and manage an acquisition and relocation program;