Profession SIGMA Team Du�es ( responsibili�es inherent to performing the assigned func�ons )
The Profession SIGMA Teams shall have the following func�ons :
• Perform topical strategic reviews using data obtained from SFC and / or other appropriate sources ( with assistance from PDA staff ), either on own ini�a�ve or at the behest of the SFC .
• Within the general scope of its focus areas , propose and undertake basic development of ideas including , but not limited to poten�al new programs , advocacy efforts and similar , as well as updates , revisions , enhancements and similar to exis�ng programs , advocacy , etc .
• As suggested by strategic reviews , conduct cost / benefit analysis of current programs and recommend updates , revisions , downsizing or termina�on , as warranted .
• Use chairs of standing commitees , advisory groups , etc . with related purviews as resources and invite them to par�cipate as resource persons as necessary at any Team mee�ng covering topics within the purview of that standing commitee , advisory group , etc .
In order to effec�vely contribute to the performance of these func�ons , individual members of the Profession SIGMA Team will be charged with atending to communica�ons for the en�re team and between team members of their team and ac�vely par�cipa�ng as warranted . They will also be expected to atend occasional virtual mee�ngs ( minimum two per year ). In addi�on , members of the Profession SIGMA Team will have the following individual responsibili�es :
• With PDA staff assistance , keep abreast of PDA advocacy and governmental issues .
• With PDA staff assistance , keep abreast of the ac�vi�es of PDA commitees , advisory groups , etc . ( e . g ., the PDA Government Rela�ons Commitee and Dental Benefits Commitee ) whose purview overlaps those areas of member services the Team is analyzing or will soon be analyzing .
• Monitor industry trends , opinions of colleagues and ac�vi�es of other groups engaged in ac�vi�es that are , or could be , relevant to the dental profession .
• Share impressions of the above with the team .