1. Professional Development Workshop 2016 Chapter Leader Training NMA...THE Leadership Development Organization

2. Professional Development Workshop 2016 Chapter Leader Training NMA...THE Leadership Development Organization

3. The Chapter and its Professional Development Programs It’s About Your Chapter’s Value to Your Members and the Organization

4. What’s in it for the participants? Gain new skills Obtain Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Invest in their own careers Build new relationships

5. Support for a continuous learning environment Cross-organizational teaming and problem-solving Cost-effective leadership training at all levels Engagement of employees in their own development through their NMA experience What’s in it for the organization??

6. How do we get started? You need someone to help with... Planning the year Handling publicity Coordinating and scheduling Recruiting and helping facilitators Recognizing and rewarding students and facilitators Doing the paperwork (CEU, NMA forms (B-3, B-4, B-5, etc.) You can’t do it all! Great opportunity to reach out to new members and get them involved!

7. Engage Human Resources You are NOT a threat You want to support ongoing training and development You are there to help Ask for someone from HR to advise the chapter; get HR/training ON the team! Ask “What can we take off your plate?” First Things First!

8. What information does the PD Chair need? PD “mission” of the chapter Budget – what do things cost? How will courses/programs be covered (chapter, individual, partnering with company?) People Resources Any survey info (“interests”, needs, etc.) Recommendations from HR History of PD activity What else can help you plan? First Meeting with the Team!

9. What are the learning objectives? Interpersonal skills Technical skills Certification (CM, PMP, etc.) Book Clubs Partner with HR activities Coaching/Mentoring Multi-generational understanding Personal skills Other? First Meeting with the Team!

10. What are you going to DO? Lunch ‘n Learns After hours classes NMA LiveOnline webinars Partner with HR activities Seminars TED talks/podcasts Other How are you going to pay for it all? Who pays for what? First Meeting with the Team!

11. What resources are available to you? NMA courses and programs BTE courses Foundations of Management Outside vendor materials Self-study programs (via MindEdge) Company resources E-learning possibilities Facilitators from within HR Local colleges and universities Institute of Certified Professional Managers IQ-Share (PMP training partner) First Meeting with the Team!

12. Who will be responsible for what? Choosing the right mix of “classes,” programs, and events Working with HR Handling publicity Coordinating registration Ordering materials Getting CEU approval and submitting forms Finding facilitators/course leaders Recognizing achievements First Meeting with the Team!

13. Develop and Share your Plan of Action Link it to Company/Community Goals and Objectives!!! First Meeting with the Team!

14. Request for Authorization to Grant CEU (download at https://www.nma1.org) Submit each year -- Authorizes your chapter to have NMA grant CEU for your PD programs What information do you need for the newly revised B-3? Courses offered during next 12 months Their length and type PD Committee Chairman Person submitting CEU to NMA The B-3 Form

15. Request for CEU Approval for Non-NMA Courses (download at https://www.nma1.org) What is included on a B-4? Course description Length Learning Outcomes The B-4 Form

16. Request for CEU and Student Certificates (download at https://www.nma1.org) CEU certificates Free for NMA members, $10 for non-members Individual transcripts Chapter transcripts The B-5 Form

17. Order course materials Find out what’s available from NMA: Go to the Web site https://www.nma1.org Click on the Professional Development tab https://www.nma1.org Call NMA’s Professional Development Division 937/294-0421

18. Foundations of Management 3 courses…(in either eBook or softbound) Management Fundamentals Managerial Functions Business Concepts for Managers Member Participant Manuals: $75 each Leader Materials: $99 Leader Aids Instructor Materials Quizzes and Answer Keys PowerPoint presentations for each chapter

19. Our Newest NMA Program – Aimed at equipping leaders and virtual team members with the skills and knowledge to make every virtual team WILDLY successful! Analyze Virtual Workplace Realities Overcome Distance and Cultural Factors Feel the Impact of Accountability and Shared Vision Learn How to Mitigate Conflict Identify Outstanding Best Virtual Practices

20. NMA LiveOnline Monthly Series February 2016 – Role of an NMA Director March – Secrets of Working Virtually April – Understanding LEAN May – Growing Tomorrow’s Leadership Team NOW June – Workplace Trends to Watch for 2016

21. Also available from NMA… NMA LeaderLab Courses: Survival Skills – Priorities under pressure Apprentice Auction – Selling with substance Hiring Opportunity – Cover your criteria Startup Saga – Minding the mission Deadline Dilemma – Give and take Operation Overload – Find a fix Delivery Delay – Satisfy your customer Developing Diversity – Invite all ideas Employee Engagement – Walk the talk

22. 44 Outstanding Short Courses Facilitator guides 12 minute videos Participant guides Multiple learning platforms

23. Self study and e-learning courses, great for professional recertification Communication Creativity & Innovation Entrepreneurship Finance Human Resource Management International Trade Job Search Leadership Management Marketing Nonprofit Management Project Management Long Courses Project Management Short Courses Project Management Simulations Sustainable Management Find them at nma1.org!

24. Chapter Rewards Program $2/member dues rebate that can be used toward the purchase of NMA awards, conferences, and educational materials Awards and merchandise – 10% off the purchase price CLT Registrations (in addition to the Early Bird Discount!) – 10% off Annual Conference Registrations (in addition to the Early Bird Discount) – 10%off President and Past Presidents Pins – 20% off Foundations of Management – 20% off FaciliSkills™ ‐ 50% off Building Virtual Teams – 50% off NMA’s Next Top Leadership Model – 50% off Live Online Group Login – 100% off Sponsored Speaker – 100% of the cost of a speaker, with a $200 maximum

25. How do we keep people involved? Make it FUN Food and fun go together. Unity-Do things to help them bond as a group. Never forget to say “Thank you.”

26. Recognize People’s Achievements Ask execs to personally hand out achievement certificates! Chapter Meetings Executive Staff Meetings Chapter Newsletters E-blasts Notes to Supervisors Bulletin Boards

27. What certificates are available? Certificate in Management Instruction Available for your course facilitators; $5.00 Foundations of Management (Free to members; non-members; $5.00)

28. How do you recognize your team? How do you thank your facilitators? Do you have a special luncheon only for facilitators? How do you give them some visibility? If you pay them, how do you pay them? And is it done promptly? What certificates can you use? What can you do to recognize your whole Professional Development team?

29. Do you evaluate your programs? What worked well? What did not? How can this program be improved? Any best practices or lessons learned?

30. Professional Development Award Presented to any Chapter that has an outstanding Professional Development and Certified Manager Program through conducting both NMA and non-NMA courses, and involving executive managers in their Professional Development program. Chapters earning this award are recognized at NMA’s Annual Conference.

31. What next? … Transition to next year Lay the groundwork for continued success Keep good records Become the senior advisor Share this year’s accomplishments with senior management Hold a formal transition meeting

32. Small Group Discussion Topics: What have been your experiences with Foundations of Management and NMA Live Online Webinars? What other successful PD programs have you used? What really works and draws people to your learning activities? How do you pay for PD programs? What else could NMA provide for you?