14 April 2020

 

Dear colleagues,

 

At a time when we are still heavily engaged in the response to the COVID-19 I would like to propose that we start to turn our thoughts towards planning for the eventual return to Business as Usual (whatever that may be) in an effort to put ourselves, and our institutions, in a stronger position to recover from this crisis.

 

To facilitate this conversation, TEFMA is proposing to run a series of webinars and on-line forums that will specifically focus on the recovery phase of our crisis management plans that will be delivered through a collaborative networking environment at a time where face-to-face meetings and workshops are not possible.

 

To allow this proposal to occur we would appreciate hearing from you via return e-mail so we can create the programme and facilitate this discussion on-line.

 

The following outline is not a definitive list but is aimed at stimulating a conversation that will lead to the development of the content for the proposed webinar series whether it be operational, property or capital in nature:

 

Institutional and Associate members we want to hear from you if: 

• You have any thought leading concepts that can turn this crisis into an opportunity to ensure our institutions come out the other side of this experience in a stronger position.  For example:

1. what post-COVID-19 teaching models/spaces look like i.e. is a live lecture theatre still relevant and/or necessary; what can a lecture space be converted into? 
2. with the transitioning of teaching some new courses to an on-line model for the first time can your institution use this as an opportunity to make that change permanent? 
3. is this an opportunity to take under-utilised spaces off line and not returned to service? 

• At a time when we will also be working in an environment of severe financial restrictions, do you have any examples of innovative thinking that others could learn from.
• You have examples of, or experience with, a disaster recovery process that you would be prepared to share with other TEFMA members.
• You have any suggestions or concerns about how to develop a plan for a return to BAU that you want to share with other members or have included in the conversation.
  
  

Business Partners, we want to hear from you if: 

• Your company has expertise in disaster recovery and you would like to share this with our members.
• Your company is involved in service delivery, whether it be operational or capital in nature, and you have been impacted by the downturn in business caused by COVID-19, we would like to understand how we can work together to get back to BAU in the most efficient and effective manner.
• You want to participate in an online conversation that will help to uncover important issues that should be considered by members and business partners during the recovery phase.

 

Please respond by email to info@tefma.com and i look forward to hearing from you to determine what contributions we all may be able to bring to the table through this webinar series for our collective value.  

 

 

Wayne MIllar 

TEFMA President

Please direct all enquiries to: 

 

TEFMA Secretariat 

E: info@tefma.com

Ph: 03 6234 7844

 

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