Establishing the Next Generation of Wisconsin Association Professionals
Thank you to our Program Sponsor!
The WSAE Association Leadership Academy is a new program aimed at early association professionals who have an interest in further developing their careers in Association Management. This program is a one year (Fall 2023-Fall 2024), cohort-based program developed to assist participants in building a professional community of association peers and to enhance individual leadership skills. Approximately 20 professionals will be invited to participate per cohort, with the aim of including a wide representation of the association community in each cohort. Please see the full program outline below.
If you are new to the wonderful world of associations, this program has been built exclusively with you in mind!
CEOs - Elevate your association by supporting your staff
This program is also a great tool for executives to encourage their staff members to apply and participate!
Program Objective
Engage early-career association professionals of all ages who have an interest in developing their career in
Association Management, for them to:
- Build a professional community/network of association peers
- Enhance leadership skills for career growth
- Learn the expertise needed for a career in Association Management
- Earn CAE credits
- Experience the education and resources that WSAE has to offer our community
Pricing
| WSAE Members |
Non-Members |
| $900 |
$1,200 |
Program Registration includes the following:
- Registration to the 2023 Summit
- Registration to the 2024 Mid-Year Education Event
- Registration to the 2024 Summit
- 10 Webinars
Program Outline
Program is subject to change.
OCTOBER 25-26, 2023
Association Leadership Academy inaugural Cohort Kickoff at the WSAE Summit
Goals and Objectives:
- Introduce and build connections within the cohort and cohort leads
- Set the stage for the coming year
Content:
- Introductions and 'get to know you' team building exercises
- Review goals of NextGen program and mentorships
- Personal goal setting for participation in the program
- Evening reception for participants and those that will serve as mentors throughout the program
SEMESTER 1
Online Workshops - Leadership and Communications Skills (60 minutes each)
Goals and Objectives:
- Enhance leadership and communication skills
- Strengthen association management knowledge
- Facilitate opportunities to apply learned skills in day-to-day responsibilities
Content:
- Building Trust & Relationships
- Critical Thinking and Decision Making
- Story Telling/Presentations
- Conflict Management and Negotiations
- Supervising and Delegation
SUMMER 2024
Mid-year In-person Leadership Workshop
Goals and Objectives:
- Develop your own personal leadership style
- Applying knowledge from Semester 1
Content:
- Explore various types of leadership styles
- Identify strengths and weaknesses of leadership styles
- Discuss how to implement your leadership skills based on your unique qualities
- Importance of 'professionalism' in the workplace
SEMESTER 2
Online Workshops - Deep Dive into Association Management (60 minutes each)
Goals and Objectives:
- Enhance leadership and communication skills
- Strengthen association management knowledge
- Facilitate opportunities to apply learned skills in day-to-day responsibilities
Content:
- Strategic Governance
- Financial Management
- Membership and Marketing
- Meetings and Events
- Role of the CEO-Board and Leader Management
FALL 2024
Summit Capstone at the WSAE Summit
Goals and Objectives:
- Reflect on program and summarize lessons learned over the year
- Identify opportunities to get involved in WSAE and continue to build a professional network in Wisconsin
- Discuss areas of growth and how to continue to implement knowledge gained
Content:
- Discuss CAE credentials
- Discuss opportunities at WSAE and how to utilize the Society to support your career
- Share key takeaways from the program
ONGOING
Mentorship Opportunities
