4.1. The chapter board members maintain joint chapter/ATD membership and participate in both annual chapter and ATD leadership development opportunities.
Leaders who are ATD members have a broader understanding of the Association and the industry. This “world view” helps them lead their chapter and serve their members more effectively.
Moreover, one reason members volunteer to serve their chapter is to develop their leadership skills. Providing annual leadership development opportunities helps volunteers obtain these competencies.
Recommendations on how to accomplish:
Encourage board members to take advantage of the discounted $179 membership rate for chapter board members. The chapter may consider subsidizing all or a portion of the membership fee.
Chapter leadership development opportunities may include:
Board orientation
Board retreats
Mentoring program
Leader transition meeting
Area conferences
Chapter peer-to-peer learning.
Take advantage of ATD leadership development opportunities such as:
4.2. The chapter provides at least six (6) professional development activities per year for members.
A primary reason for members to join ATD is to develop themselves professionally – to acquire new skills, understand industry trends, and connect with other professionals. Offering regularly scheduled educational programs and professional development events is one of the best ways to meet this member need.
Recommendations on how to accomplish:
Consider using any of the following development activities:
Chapter meeting
SIG (Special Interest Group) meeting
GIG (Geographic Interest Group) meeting
Conference or workshop
Networking event
Field visit to a corporate university, workplace, college campus, or vendor site
Public forum on training issues
Guest speaker or panel discussion
Joint program with another professional organization such as SHRM, ISPI, ODN.