Leading in a Group – (Not) Just Another Job

Leading in a Group

• You understand the difference between association management and traditional business management.
• You examine the specific understanding of roles within the context of volunteer work, full-time staff, and member interests.

Shaping Your Role in a Complex Environment

• You reflect on the multifaceted nature of your role as a leader: as an advocate, a provider of services to members, and a strategic planner.
• You'll identify your actual sphere of influence—both formal and informal—and learn how to use it effectively.

Three Directions of Leadership

“Leading the Way Up”—Managing Dynamics Within the Executive Board and Presidium

• You recognize dynamics within leadership bodies early on.
• You initiate and facilitate decision-making processes in a constructive manner.

“Leading Downward” – Leading Employees and Providing Guidance

• You'll strengthen your leadership skills in a unique environment.
• You know how to consistently hold people accountable for their performance and how to provide targeted support for your employees' development.

“Making an Impact on a Broader Scale” – Leading Committees and Reaching Sustainable Decisions

• You will learn how to organize diverse interests, facilitate discussions, and reach decisions that are supported by many stakeholders.