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I see the benefits of using FTH including migrating away from handwritten Word schedules and seemingly endless reply-to-all emails.

Based on what I have read on these support forums, I decided to take a three-phase approach in getting the club used to the new FTH format.

I would like to know what are some 'best practices' you have found work well?

Phase 1: Selling Mode
The primary selling point for me was when I saw the email msg showing who had signed up for which role. I knew when people rec'd that then they would then realize the benefit of adopting this method. I am running FTH until everyone else realizes this benefit.

Phase 2: Assimilation
Gradually get others used to it with constant gentle nudging. Part of the adoption process is getting people away from writing hand written emails. Eventually they will convert to the FTH site. I expect the only emails to be for last-minute cancellations which is just fine.

Last night was the first meeting where we used the FTH schedule. I showed a few members one little tidbit. After populating the schedule for the next meeting with some assigned roles, I sent out the schedule right there at the meeting. Everyone saw how easy it was. I figure the longer we are not using handwritten Word documents for scheduling the more likely the new process will be accepted.

Phase 3: Decentralization
Teach others how to use FTH (a little bit at a time so as to not overwhelm). This way more than one person knows how to use the platform in case the techy person leaves the club/gets hit by a bus, etc.

Brad:

I am really enjoying your tips please keep them coming .

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