Association Leadership through Partnership A CESSE Program for ...
Association Leadership through Partnership A CESSE Program for Chief Elected and Staff Leadership May 17-18, 2012 Hyatt Fairfax at Fair Lakes, Fairfax VA Directing a scientific or engineering society is simultaneously uplifting and intimidating. Success is achieved through the skill, preparation, and partnership of elected and staff leadership, taking one step at a time – together. Association Leadership through Partnership provides chief elected and chief staff officers with the framework and acumen to build their partnership as you sit face-to-face with relevant peers representing science and engineering associations. Together, investigate the challenges association leaders are facing as well as creative solutions and fresh ideas. In addition to the formal program content, CESSE’s programs for elected and staff leadership, have provided elected and staff leadership from science and engineering associations an intimate and informal venue to exchange information, gather strategic intelligence, and benchmarking opportunities with peers.
Join this unique forum and learn the primary tools—informed policy and strategy— of an effective leadership team gather and share strategic intelligence develop alliances with other associations compare and discuss values, dynamics, desires, and interests walk away with a common understanding and renewed commitment to your association Attending the CESSE Leadership Forum is a unique experience to bond and network with your association’s incoming leaders and peers from associations sharing the same interests. Unlock and discover the potential in achieving your leadership, governance, strategy, and management goals at this year’s forum.
For more information or to register go to www.cesse.org
Agenda for Association Leadership through Partnership May 17-18, 2012 Hyatt Fairfax at Fair Lakes, Fairfax VA Agenda I.
Emerging Trends The challenges and significance for associations
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Governance Best Practices Responsibilities of board members, board chair, CEO, and senior staff Engaging and recruiting members Entrepreneur or caretaker? Experimentation and planned failure Effective board meetings Current challenges in governance
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Strategic Direction What it is and what it isn’t Thinking strategically The effect of a strategic plan on the “game plan” Current challenges in strategic planning
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Assessment Guide to better communication and partnership by understanding of self and others. DISC personal profile The Successful Association of the Future Effective leadership: Intelligent, innovative, and information based Interpreting trends Remaining relevant
Facilitators Paul Duffy, PhD is a consultant with Plexus Consulting Group and an Adjunct Professor of Marketing at Johns Hopkins University and George Mason University. His professional experience includes thirty years in various research and consulting assignments. He applies his expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methods to such management areas as new product development and positioning, strategic business planning, customer satisfaction and total quality management, and advertising and communications. Ann W. Rosser is a consultant with Plexus Consulting Group and a business coach, facilitator and certified mediator by the Supreme Court of Virginia. She works with individuals and organizations to help them set and achieve their goals and move forward to increased productivity, efficiency and effectiveness. Steven M. Worth is president of Plexus Consulting Group, He has extensive experience in assisting businesses, governments and associations with their public affairs, government relations, and strategic planning needs. This includes serving as interim executive director of four international associations and designing and implementing strategies to create two world federations of nonprofit organizations, a global educational foundation, a national trade association and numerous trade and political coalitions.
Join this unique forum and learn the primary tools—informed policy and strategy— of an effective leadership team gather and share strategic intelligence develop alliances with other associations compare and discuss values, dynamics, desires, and interests walk away with a common understanding and renewed commitment to your association Attending the CESSE Leadership Forum is a unique experience to bond and network with your association’s incoming leaders and peers from associations sharing the same interests. Unlock and discover the potential in achieving your leadership, governance, strategy, and management goals at this year’s forum.
For more information or to register go to www.cesse.org
Agenda for Association Leadership through Partnership May 17-18, 2012 Hyatt Fairfax at Fair Lakes, Fairfax VA Agenda I.
Emerging Trends The challenges and significance for associations
II.
Governance Best Practices Responsibilities of board members, board chair, CEO, and senior staff Engaging and recruiting members Entrepreneur or caretaker? Experimentation and planned failure Effective board meetings Current challenges in governance
III.
Strategic Direction What it is and what it isn’t Thinking strategically The effect of a strategic plan on the “game plan” Current challenges in strategic planning
IV.
V.
Assessment Guide to better communication and partnership by understanding of self and others. DISC personal profile The Successful Association of the Future Effective leadership: Intelligent, innovative, and information based Interpreting trends Remaining relevant
Facilitators Paul Duffy, PhD is a consultant with Plexus Consulting Group and an Adjunct Professor of Marketing at Johns Hopkins University and George Mason University. His professional experience includes thirty years in various research and consulting assignments. He applies his expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methods to such management areas as new product development and positioning, strategic business planning, customer satisfaction and total quality management, and advertising and communications. Ann W. Rosser is a consultant with Plexus Consulting Group and a business coach, facilitator and certified mediator by the Supreme Court of Virginia. She works with individuals and organizations to help them set and achieve their goals and move forward to increased productivity, efficiency and effectiveness. Steven M. Worth is president of Plexus Consulting Group, He has extensive experience in assisting businesses, governments and associations with their public affairs, government relations, and strategic planning needs. This includes serving as interim executive director of four international associations and designing and implementing strategies to create two world federations of nonprofit organizations, a global educational foundation, a national trade association and numerous trade and political coalitions.
