Redirection involves needs identification, program development, retraining, program delivery and client acceptance. Teamwork Client interaction in Extension programming is imperative. Agents should demonstrate effective committee activity. This should include number and effectiveness, as well as demonstrated attention to client diversity. Extension programming is interdisciplinary and, as a result, agents must be team players.
Teamwork can involve staff, volunteers, agencies, specialists and commercial firms.
Teamwork should focus on client benefit. Extension operation thrives on committees and teams for program development and implementation. The degree and activity of participation is an indication of agent teamwork. Multi-county efforts should focus on efficiency, eliminating duplication of effort, and constantly keeping quality of programs and client needs in focus. The professional development of an agent is a shared responsibility between the agent and the organization.