NWAEL Leadership Development Series

Leadership Development Group 2017 Strategy & Activities

Leadership Development Mission: Develop the pipeline of leaders for private, public, and philanthropic sectors in Northwest Arkansas.

Board Certification Develop Northwest Arkansas emerging leaders for the responsibilities of non-profit board participation through a one-day certification program.

Member Professional Development Provide professional development opportunities that align the skills needed for emerging leaders in the Northwest Arkansas workforce.

Referral Organization for Leaders Networking Provide networking opportunities among group members & community leaders..

Provide referrals for non-profits and other requesting organizations for emerging leaders or professional development programs.

Development Sessions: 2017 Content Focus How To’s: Networking, & Finding Mentors / Career Transition Session s on how to strategically build your network, find the right mentors for your career stage, and leverage relationships during a career transition

Communication: Giving & Receiving Feedback How to approach difficult conversations with your team member, direct report, or supervisor.

Leading Others How to transition from an individual contributor to a manager. Or how to be recognized as a leader without direct reports.

Financial Planning Leadership Skills for Community Activism

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Proposed Calendar | Q1 2017 January

26

February Strategy Alignment with Executive Director September

3 18

March Call for Leadership Development Team Co-Chair & Leadership Team

NWAEL Board & Lead Retreat

3 17 31

4

Communication to Members: Open House Invitation

NWAEL Open House: Membership Call

Leadership Development Session: Effective Networking, Mentoring, & Career Transitions

Proposed Calendar | Q2 2017 April

7

May

9

Non –Profit Board Certification Course

5

Leadership Development Session: Giving & Receiving Feedback

Proposed Calendar | Q3 2017 September

15

Leadership Development Session: Leading Others

6

Proposed Calendar | Q4 2017 October

13

November

Non-Profit Board Certification SeptemberCourse

7

December Leadership Development Session: Leadership Skills for Community Activism

7

18

Leadership Dev Team 2018 Planning Session