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ERG Leadership Alliance (ELA) wants to know if you know how to spot the signs your ERG leaders need some support 🤔 Proactively addressing these signs of struggle early is essential to revitalize tension of resource group leaders and ensure they continue to play a meaningful role in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within your organization. These are some SUPER simple things to keep an eye on in order to spot where your ERGs might need help: ❗️Decreasing Participation Rates: A decline in attendance and engagement at ERG activities and events can indicate some employees are not finding value or relevance in the initiatives organized by ERGs. ❗️Lack of Leadership Support: Difficulty recruiting, training, engaging and retaining Executive Sponsors. ❗️Ineffective Communication and Collaboration: Not using, being aware of or underutilizing available communication channels, thus inhibiting collaboration among ERGs and other department and teams. ❗️High Turnover or Disbandment of ERGs: Potential underlying issues or challenges within the ERG structure or organizational dynamics that need to be addressed. Consultants will tell you "what" you should do to address and prevent these issues, but that doesn't help you if you don't know how! Sound like you’re groups? ELA might be right for you! Contact Alyssa Dver to learn more. https://lnkd.in/gUTWeAyv

Building a partnership between association CEOs and their volunteer leaders is more vital than ever. That’s why we’re thrilled to partner with the Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives (CESSE) to offer a virtual workshop tailored for STEM association CEOs and board officers. This program, "Developing Your Leadership Game Plan," is designed to equip association leaders with the insights and strategies necessary for achieving organizational goals. Course Objectives - Exploring effective governance practices and leadership roles for chief staff executives and elected leaders. - Addressing critical issues like leading with divergent viewpoints, conscious inclusion, membership and revenue models, and leading through change. - Discovering strategies that translate into stronger financial performance. This workshop will consist of two sessions led by Tim Hopkins, CAE and George Miller, MS, CAE. Event information: Tuesday, December 3 | 1–4 p.m. ET Wednesday, December 4 | 10 am–1 p.m. ET Attendees will receive 6 CAE and 6 CMP Credits Register and learn more here: https://hubs.ly/Q02WxLWv0

Association Laboratory Inc.'s sector research (Looking Forward) identifies getting volunteer leaders focused on the future, not operations, as one of the most substantial #leadership and #governance challenges. Let our updated whitepaper, based on interviews with leading association CEOs help you address this issue. We define it, identify what's keeping you succeeding, and outline what association CEOs think is essential to success. Let it guide your conversations with your Board. #leadership #CEO #CEOinsights #leadership development #associations #associationleadership #volunteerleadership #governance #boardofdirectors #board #associationmanagement #research #whitepaper #executivedirector

Association CEOs: Looking for ways to strengthen your leadership muscle? Check out this program offered in partnership with McKinley Advisors and CESSE.

Review Association Laboratory Inc.'s updated peer-informed, research-driven whitepaper Creating and Sustaining a Strategic Board. Based on our sector research and interviews with 25 association chief staff officers, The whitepaper introduces a definition of a strategic board, identifies barriers to a strategic board, and outlines success factors considered essential by association CEOs to establishing and sustaining this critical governance entity. #associations #associationmanagement #leadership #ceo #ceoinsights #governance #volunteerleadership #boardofdirectors #board #leadershipdevelopment

Supporting Leadership Excellence Our affiliate, MMANC - Municipal Management Association of Northern California, is now taking applications for two cohorts of the dynamic leadership development program, UpNext. This past cycle, two of our members participated, and we are proud to share this opportunity with our members and followers. MMANC's UpNext Leadership Program aligns with our mission of encouraging professional excellence among Latine local government administrators and enhancing the quality of life for Latine communities. The UpNext program is a nine-month leadership development journey designed to guide emerging municipal leaders. Through curated professional development, personalized coaching, and peer support in small cohorts of up to 20 participants, UpNext helps leaders gain the skills and confidence needed to advance in their careers. For 2025, MMANC is expanding UpNext statewide to include both Northern and Southern California, fostering a broader community of municipal leaders. Eligibility: Open to Assistant City Managers, Deputy City Managers, Directors, and similar roles who are MMANC or MMASC members. Applications are open until November 10, 2024. Ariana Adame - Capitol Projects Director, City of West Sacramento The Local Government Hispanic Network - LGHN Northern California Chapter Interest Group is proud to highlight Ariana Adame, one of our members who embraced leadership growth through the UpNext program this past year. Ariana shared: "UpNext has provided me with invaluable clarity, solidifying my confidence that I am on the right path in my career. This program has reinforced my commitment to pursuing leadership roles in local government and given me a deeper understanding of the steps I need to take to reach my goals." We look forward to seeing Ariana continue to grow and make an impact in local government leadership. Learn more: www.mmanc.org/upnext #Leadership #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #MMANC #UpNext #LGHN #PublicService

The registration deadline for the Harvard Kennedy School Public Leadership Credential is approaching quickly. This program offers courses in three essential areas: Evidence for Decisions, Leadership and Ethics, and Policy Design and Delivery. Learn more about this upcoming opportunity and register by this Thursday, August 15. https://bit.ly/3X2aoLe #PublicLeadershipCredential #LeadershipDevelopment

Twenty emerging accounting and finance leaders learned the skills they’ll need to take their teams, their careers, and their profession to the next level during the Maryland Association of CPAs’ 2024 Leadership Academy. (From the MACPA blog)

State and local governments face an impending retirement cliff, with many experienced leaders set to leave in the coming years. To sustain operational effectiveness, it’s crucial to develop future leaders now, ensuring they can meet both immediate and strategic needs. Equally important is fostering networking across state, federal, and Department of Defense agencies, creating a collaborative knowledge-sharing environment that benefits all involved. In-person learning, especially within a focused two-day format, can be transformative, offering immersive, hands-on training that enables participants to quickly apply new skills in their workplace. This approach builds not only leadership capacity but also reinforces inter-agency relationships essential for long-term success. If this resonates with you, take a look out our Duke Advanced Leadership of Government. https://lnkd.in/eYzPEfhd

Amongst an action-packed week for The Liminal Space: Leadership Training and Development, a highlight was reconnecting with the inspiring team at Georgiana Molloy Anglican School (GMAS) in Busselton, Western Australia for the second phase of our leadership development journey! Hot on the heels of the success of the GMAS Leader Accelerator Program 2923, a collaboration between GMAS and The Liminal Space, we were thrilled to kick off our Leadership Workshop series 2024. Our aim? To further elevate the skills and impact of these exceptional leaders. In our first workshop, we delved deep into the crucial concept of psychological safety and its pivotal role in fostering thriving workplace cultures. Together, we explored how each person’s unique leadership DNA contributes to this environment and examined 14 powerful strategies that could be applied to amplify it.   We also considered the significance of recent changes to psychosocial hazard legislation, shedding light on its implications for GMAS as a whole and for each participant's leadership style specifically. Through this lens, we identified areas where our leadership might benefit from fine-tuning, ensuring alignment between best practice and legal requirements. Special thanks to GMAS Principal, Brad Evans and Deputy Principal, Meg Watson for your joint investment in the development of your leaders - bravo!   As we conclude this enriching weekend, we extend our best wishes to the GMAS team and to educational leaders everywhere as they dive head-first into Term Two tomorrow. Here's to leading with purpose and making a positive impact in the lives of those we serve!   #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #Education #EducationalLeadership #FeedbackCulture #HardConversations #AgileLeadership