RTI LEG AC Y | from the board
RTI V ICE PRESIDENT
A LONG-TERM PLAN – A MUST FOR ALL ASSOCIATIONS By Mr JAYANT AGRAWAL, Round Table International Vice President, 2021-2022
OUR MOTTO OF "Adopt, Adapt, Improve" drives the
Association can be an effective way for the long-term
dynamism that is Tabling. Regular leadership change
accomplishment of the objectives.
helps meet our members' growing aspirations but also brings challenges and obstacles. Members sometimes have a feeling of disconnect as tenure and leadership
COMMUNIT Y SERV ICE ACTIVITIES/ PROJECTS
change. To create certainty and continuity across these
Most of our Associations are involved in long-term
leadership changes, RTI has a 3-year, continuously
projects or community service activities. A concrete
updated plan. This long-term plan can be a valuable
plan derived for them can be helpful. Having proper
tool for the Associations as well.
specific challenging goals for projects can also help
A proper plan can help to serve as a clear picture
in planning to source and obtain charity funds from
of where we want to be and how we want to be. It will
different corporates. A good plan for community
help in prioritizing goals and monitoring the progress
service and projects can also help Associations position
towards them. All Tables have specific common
themselves locally as impactful service partner.
objectives, irrespective of geographical boundaries
TA B LE R .WO R LD
or cultural differences. Giving sustainability and continuity at the floor level can help produce effective
Tabler.World is the central admin platform of RTI, and
results in a bottom-up organization like ours.
most Associations are already on board with this. The
The goals mentioned in the long-term plan must be
more robust, user-friendly and adaptive. Goals and
drivers of the same. Some integral components of a
related strategies highlighting ways to engage the
long-term plan are mentioned below:
members more and get them more interactive with the
GROWTH Round Table is an age and gender-specific organization.
platform are key.
INTERNAL PROCESS
Membership numbers are always a critical aspect for
In different facets of Tabling, maturity and growth
any Association or a Table. Every Association should
happen with time. Internal processes improve over
have goals to grow membership, along with strategies,
time and must be reviewed regularly. Associations
guidelines, training, branding, and growth initiatives.
should work on getting the legal structure, own
It can be measured in regular time intervals per the
constitution, rules and required guidelines in place.
Association's size with Area/Table strength.
Time-specific goals and measurements are essential as
BR ANDING/MARKETING Every Association focus on branding and marketing tools using social media options. Associations need
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platform has regular new developments and getting
supported by the strategies, measurement criteria and
they are linked to quality tabling and sustainability.
FELLOWSHIPS AND OTHER I N I T I AT I V E S
to have a plan concerning the target audience, the
"Service Through Fellowship" is something that has
reach, the correct tools to meet them, and the goal of
always driven Tabling for many. It is a platform to
the branding efforts. The positioning of the "Round
enjoy, have fun and create bonds with people beyond
Table" brand should be a key area. Apart from external
geographical boundaries. Associations can think
reach, it can be an effective tool to communicate to the
of having goals for conducting fellowship events.
existing members about activities and events, driving
It needs to be incorporated into these plans to give
involvement. Having a proper branding guideline for
such initiatives a sustainable approach and perpetual
