Essentials of delivering communitywide multidisciplinary IPM program: administration

An in-depth understanding of roles, responsibilities and availability of administrative management tools is necessary for successful execution of an IPM program. This includes an understanding of public perceptions; reasons for establishing IPM practices; pest and pesticide risk analysis; international, national, regional and local governing policies, roadmaps and related activities; advisory boards; centers; commodity/project market trends; and strategies including certification, labeling, and enforcement. It also includes new market opportunities; strategic planning and alliances, finance resources (funding, grants, grant facilitation and collaborations); business structures and analysis; human resource development; skill development and educational curriculums; quality standards, control and assurance; evaluation and impact assessment tools; supporting equipment for GIS/GPS data collection, radio frequency and infrared ID, web and satellite applications, and automated data and document maintenance; administrative and management guidelines, procedures and resources; and management decision making guidelines for various IPM user groups. This presentation will provide an overview of administrative management tools necessary for delivering communitywide multidisciplinary IPM program.