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METHODOLOGY TO ADOPT

BEST PRACTICES

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METHODOLOGY TO ADOPT BEST PRACTICES

Szolnok

2013

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Methodology to adopt best practices

This publication was written for project (identification number is SH/6/6)

Tji rtkeken alapul fenntarthat turizmus fejlesztse

Authors:

MONDOK, AnitaProject Tourism Manager

DR KRDI,MrtaProject Educational Expert

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Introduction to methodological foundation

To use best practices methodology has almost just positive effect to all stages of the project.

Benchmarking is a systematic process used for identifying and implementing best or better

practices appropriate application of the methodology may occur sustainable development.

Nevertheless it is worth considering which adoption method needs to be used by theorganization to achieve the best result.

Best practices can be adopted by their nature, specificities of regional location, social,

economical or natural environment in different ways.

Based on the methodology of reference:

- directly or indirectly,

based on expansivity:

- totally, on the level of system

- partially, on the level of system stages of processes

- in terms of certain elements.

Dissemination and awareness of best practices can take place through verbal or written

communication. In terms of adaptability verbal communication is preferable, however in case

of written communication report-style narration is more suitable for further reflection as a fact

description because interviewers attitude also can be identified.

A method for adapting best practice by adaption organization is using it as a benchmark or

external standard to achieve the same level of appropriate operation internally. This method

can be a pulling power to install best practices into the organizations operational processes.

Sustainability is ensured by continuous monitoring and tracking of the adopted factors

development. Thereby the organization can accomplish such performance level and best

practice makes the organization adopted continuously and achieves a better operation as the

benchmark institution.

To organize properly study visit trips it is necessary to request possibility of a pre-contact

visit from prominent experts of visited destination(s). Not just individual organization but

coordination of organization and making contact by a local tourism or rural development

institution or association is also possible. It is advisable to take advantage of personal or

organizational networks and other manifestations of cohesion.

The preparation of participants for travelling is extremely important in the preparation stage

of study trip by gathering and processing existing information. A detailed methodologicalscheme is also requested to prepare study trip report and later compile a collection of essays,

which defines by its factors the process of assessment, questions to ask and answer, method of

record and guides recording.

In all cases it is advised to summarize the following circumstances beyond factors of study

trip report:

- most important strengths of best practices

- possible weaknesses of best practices

- the consequences in terms of the adaptability, namely the limiting and supporting

factors.

By considering all factors mentioned above we can adopt best practices successfully.

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Factors to assess to identify best practices - content of best practice study trip reports

I. Basic data of best practice study trip

Title of study trip:

Date:

Participants:

II. Preparation of best practice study trip

Person who responsible for organization in the project:

Swiss partners taking part in study trip pre-activities:

Name Organization Position Contact

Difficulties aroused during preparation period:

Best practices done by Swiss partners during preparation period:

III. Assessment of activities during the best practice study trip

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programme element

Place (settlement, region):

Organization (name, status):

Website of organization:

Swiss partners taking part in study trip programme:

Name Position Contact

Content of programme element:

Programme element can be linked to which tourism types:

What kind of best practice can be identified by taking part in the programme element?

What are the main differences between the Hungarian and Swiss experiences due to the programme element?

How can be Swiss best practices used in the Hungarian project areas?

Are there special requirements of best practice implementation?

To which project areas it is advised to use the best practice?

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To which organizations, service providers it is advised to use the best practice?

(Factors to assess are the same in case of further programme elements.)

IV. Assessment of best practice study trip

Which programme elements can be identified as the most useful ones for the project?

Which programme elements can be identified as the less useful ones for the project?

It is required to repeat one of the programme elements in the future and why?

Are there any suggestions, comments for next study trips?

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