SAME National Leader Development Program Brief to Young Member Council Small Business Conference 2018 Ms. Caroline Roberts Mr. Michael Darrow

Member Survey Results We hear you! “I see people in the private sector getting managerial and business training but no leadership training… it’s a skill lacking in the private industry & I think SAME could help fill the gap.” – Sustaining Member “Value of being a team player.” – Small/Medium Size Firm “Allowing more participation in the National Leadership of SAME.”- Small/Medium Size Firm “Mid-career needs. Wanting to lead others while still desiring the mentoring and leadership yourself.” – Young Member “Public speaking skills development and training.” – Young Member

“The Society of American Military Engineers offers professional and personal development, networking and community involvement to individuals of all ages committed to contributing to our national security, by leading a collaborative and focused coalition of organizations that creates opportunities to address and resolve issues that enhance our national security posture.”

LEADER: One who influences or leads others. Possesses leadership. LEADERSHIP: Is both a research area and practical skill encompassing the ability of an individual or organization to lead or guide other individuals, teams, or an entire organization.

SAME LDP – WHO? >1 year member of SAME At least 5 years of professional experience Young Members!

When? What? Begins at JETC 2019 – Graduation at JETC 2020! A year long journey. Know Yourself

WHAT? Monthly Webinars Know Your Team Team Performance Leading Global Teams Business Acumen/Financial

What? Know Your Future Personal Vision/Goal Setting Time Management Career Transition Utilization Project – Local Post, Regional, National; exercise the leadership skills you have learned

What? Google Classroom Communicate & Collaborate

What? Mentor – Each participant will have a mentor from their Post or from AOF to help participants become more effective in their current roles and maintain career ownership.

What? SAME Foundation is funding LDP. “Fostering Engineering Leadership for the Nation” Done on your time. Salary, books, and all other costs are paid for by the candidate or their organization. Expected to provide PDH and CEC hours.

Interested? Applications accepted October 31, 2018 through December 21, 2018 1 candidate per each region will be accepted Notification of selection by March 1, 2019 Submitted electronically through Post President to RVP and AOF

More Information https://www.same.org/ldp Eddie Gonzalez, egonzalez@same.org Mike Darrow, michael.r.darrow@usace.army.mil Caroline Roberts , caroline.roberts@Jacobs.com