NE/SAE brings you a program to accelerate your association's success by mastering the people management & business finance skills of highly successful leaders in a 10-week, fully-virtual training with content based on an MBA curriculum, in the AE-MBA!

This program will include self-paced eLearning and interactive live sessions, held bi-weekly on Tuesdays at 12:00 pm EST.

Learn how the Discovery model can be implemented immediately to build amazing connections with prospective and current association members. We will explore the science of self-awareness and use the Discovery color model to apply Jungian Psychology quickly and easily in all our member interactions, in-person, phone calls, virtual meetings, emails, newsletters, websites, social media and even texts. Proven effective globally, over 9 million people have experienced the Discovery System, and applied it to most of their daily interactions. It also develops self-aware leaders, stronger salespeople, and can even be applied in personal relationships.

Presenter Profile

Scott Schwefel

Scott founded a computer training company and grew it to become Minnesota’s largest technology training company, and then sold the company in 2003. His company was named one of the 50 fastest growing private companies in Minnesota in 1997 and 1998, and he was named to Minnesota’s 40 under 40 list of successful top executives. Scott then founded and grew Insights Twin Cities to become the largest Insights Learning Center in the Midwest and later sold it to Insights in Scotland in 2014.

Scott Schwefel is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) and has been speaking and teaching new communication strategies to organizations globally for over two decades. He has presented in Paris, London, Amsterdam, Geneva, Scotland, Shanghai, Beijing and Kuwait, and he has also trained and coached over 4000 CEOs personally. He is a published author, has lived remotely with the Hadza and Maasai tribes in Tanzania, and is a featured speaker for Vistage, the largest organization of CEOs in the world, and his Ted Talk has over 3.5 million views.

Meeting time is some of the most necessary, invaluable time a team can spend together. If well planned and led, it can make all the difference in building momentum, agility, results and satisfaction. If not well planned or well led, meetings will be dreaded, boring and cost the organization a large amount of money, engagement and defeated team members. Equally, most people dread the 1:1’s if they aren’t consistent, reoccurring or don’t have a structure & purpose.

You’ll leave with an action plan for how you want to re-create your team meetings (hint: ask your team members to help you design a productive meeting) and gain clarity on what a great 1:1 could look like for you and your team. Join us to reflect, learn and plan how you can be the Manager every employee wants to work for!

Presenter Profile

Tammy Krings

Bio:

Tammy Krings has been studying people all of her life. With an early curiosity for human dynamics, she has built a business helping Leaders and Team experience Workplace Transformation. As a Master Certified Leadership Coach, Tammy has built programs for sustainable change that are matched to the businesses greatest growth needs. Known for her ability to build trust quickly, Tammy accelerates the learning and connection with everyone in her programs.

Tired of disengaged teams and subdued potential? This webinar empowers association executives to unleash their inner coach, transforming managers into high-performing leaders. Discover how poor leadership impacts engagement, trust, and performance, and gain actionable tools to reverse the trend. Learn simple coaching techniques to nurture leadership skills, master the art of providing effective feedback, and build a culture of ownership and accountability.

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Christopher R. Jones

Founder of Authentic Leader, Christopher R Jones has over 30 years of experience in leadership development and consulting for Fortune 500 companies in the technology, association, and HR industries as well as leading nonprofit executive boards through their campaigns. Christopher’s passion is in transforming new association managers into authentic leaders of high-performing teams. As a sought-after speaker, coach, and workshop facilitator, Christopher helps struggling managers apply tools, systems, and frameworks that transform them from manager to leader.

Join us for an insightful webinar on Association Staffing, where we'll delve into the art of designing organizational charts and staff structures based on the size of your association. Whether you're a small niche group or a large industry association, this webinar will provide practical insights and strategies to optimize your staffing model for maximum efficiency and effectiveness. This program will help you understand size dynamics, create strategic staffing models, and become more efficient. Our speakers will offer case studies and best practices. 

You will also have the opportunity to engage with industry experts during a dedicated Q&A session to address your specific questions and challenges related to association staffing and organizational structures.

Presenter Profiles

Elizabeth Pulliam

Elizabeth Pulliam is a dedicated professional in the field of talent management, with a proven track record of fostering organizational growth and development. Holding a Bachelor of Applied Science degree, Elizabeth has honed her skills and expertise in various aspects of the recruitment and human resources landscape.

As the Director of Talent at Parthenon Management Group, Elizabeth plays a pivotal role in shaping the company's workforce and culture. Her proficiency in recruiting, hiring, training, and employee development has not only facilitated the acquisition of top-tier talent but has also contributed to the nurturing of a dynamic and cohesive team environment.

Working alongside her team, Elizabeth's commitment to excellence and her innovative approach to talent management have earned her and her team the prestigious 2023 Culture Award from the AMC Institute. This accolade stands as a testament to her unwavering dedication to fostering a workplace where collaboration, growth, and employee well-being thrive.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Elizabeth finds solace in the outdoors through activities like hiking, and she cultivates her intellectual curiosity through reading. Her strong emphasis on spending quality time with family and friends underscores her values of connection and relationships.

At the heart of Elizabeth's approach is the belief that people are paramount. Her guiding principal centers on placing individuals at the core of every endeavor, ensuring that their growth, well-being, and aspirations are prioritized in all aspects of her work.

Sarah S. Timm

Sarah S. Timm, certified as an Association Executive by the American Society of Association Executives and a Certified Meeting Professional, Healthcare focused by Meeting Professionals International (MPI), has acquired and demonstrated her leadership and contract negotiation skills with current clients.

Beginning her career at the Nashville Convention Center, she managed more than 250 tradeshows and public events. She then moved to Traveltime Meetings as their Director of Meetings. In that position, she planned and implemented meetings for a variety of major corporations and associations. She developed a reputation as a meeting planner who could not only plan and manage a great meeting but could do it within or under budget. Clients learned that she would not only save them money but would also negotiate a contract free of unpleasant “surprises.”

Sarah came to the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP) as its Deputy Executive Director in 2005. In that role she acquired the credential of a Certified Association Executive (CAE) and she further honed her leadership and management skills. She now serves as the Executive Director of the ACNP and as the President and CEO of Parthenon Management Group. Parthenon Management Group manages 25 national and international medical and scientific research organizations and oversees meeting management for 14 additional clients. PMG has 98 staff and continues to grow.

As the CEO of PMG, she is responsible for the oversight of all staff, meeting management, and the day-to-day operations for many of the world’s most prestigious scientific societies. Under Sarah’s leadership, not only has PMG thrived, but many of our clients attribute much of their growth and success to Sarah’s innovative leadership, dedication, and hard work.

Sarah served on the Tennessee Chapter of Meeting Professionals International Board of Directors from 2004 to 2007 and is passionate about educating others in the industry on contract negotiations and facilitation. She was named the Tennessee Chapter of MPI Meeting Planner of the Year in 2006 for her contributions to the Tennessee Meetings and Hospitality Industry. Sarah has served on the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Society of Association Executives and is now the Secretary/Treasurer of Association Management Company Institute.

As associations and businesses continue to face increasingly complex challenges in a highly competitive and rapidly evolving landscape, traditional problem-solving approaches are no longer sufficient. This is where design thinking comes in as a powerful methodology that can help your businesses and organizations navigate and solve these difficult problems.

Design thinking involves immersing oneself in the user’s world, exploring innovative solution paths, and constantly testing and incorporating user feedback into the process. It is important to note that design thinking is not simply about learning a set of tools or techniques, but rather represents a fundamental shift in mindset towards problem-solving.

By participating in this hands-on webinar, you will have the opportunity to practice and learn:

1. The fundamental principles of design thinking and how they can be applied in your business or association to:
a. solve complex problems
b. enhance your products and processes
2. A range of practical tools and techniques to aid you in navigating each phase of the design thinking process, and which you can use today with your teams when problem-solving
3. How adopting design thinking principles can help you become a more effective leader

Presenter Profiles

Ray Waite, M.S., PMP

Ray is the founder of Lighthouse Force. He works with organizations and teams to prepare them to identify and learn the skills that will make them excellent leaders of their industries today and into the future.

With 30 years of industry experience in the telecom and commerce markets Ray is more than qualified to help you lead your team. Much of his experience includes leading many international teams to project success. In his management and project roles, Ray has faced many complex situations and problems, and has learned and practiced what is needed to ensure success.

Ray has a Master of Science degree from The Ohio State University and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He is a member of the National Speakers Association and holds a Project Management Professional (PMP®) certificate from the Project Management Institute, and has earned the Competent Communicator award from Toastmasters International.

We must get this right.

Generative AI (GAI) demands that these five words become a mantra for every association board and CEO. GAI is not simply "a tool." It is a profoundly disruptive force that has been unleashed on society, organizations, and individuals, with a level of impact that is growing in increasingly unpredictable ways. When it comes to GAI, decisions made (or not made) today will have far-reaching consequences for stakeholders and successors for the rest of this decade and beyond.

For association boards and CEOs, the only option is close collaboration to ensure the ethical, purposeful, and responsible adoption of GAI and other AI technologies. This session will challenge attendees to reflect on the current and future implications of GAI for their associations, industries and professions, and the broader world, and will help senior staff and voluntary decision-makers think through the myriad stewardship, governing, and foresight considerations they will need to address.

Presenter Profiles

Jeff De Cagna

Jeff De Cagna, AIMP FRSA FASAE, executive advisor for Foresight First LLC in Reston, Virginia, is an association contrarian, foresight practitioner, governing designer, stakeholder/successor advocate, and stewardship catalyst.

A graduate of the Johns Hopkins and Harvard universities, Jeff has continued his learning with the future at the MIT Sloan School of Management, Oxford University, Harvard Business School, the London School of Economics, the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business, BoardSource, Competent Boards, the Copenhagen Institute for Future Studies, the Institute of Artificial Intelligence Management, and the Institute for the Future.

In 2019, Jeff was named the 32nd recipient of ASAE’s Academy of Leaders Award, the association’s highest individual honor given to consultants or industry partners in recognition of their support of ASAE and the association community.