Transcript AITP and You Keys to YOUR Success Presented to the St. Louis AITP Chapter April 4, 2013 Mark S.

AITP and You
Keys to YOUR Success
Presented to the St. Louis AITP Chapter
April 4, 2013
Mark S. Gilfand, CCP, CPCU, CLU, ChFC
2006 AITP Association President
AITP Information Executive Editor
AITP Region 5 Vice-President
Regent – Foundation for Information Technology Education
What is an Association
IRS Definition
A group of persons banded together for a specific
purpose.
A sense of community
A common cause or interest
Address common challenges
Support each other
Produce positive results
How Associations Benefit Members
Education / professional development
Information, research, statistics
Standards, codes of ethics, certification
Forums to discuss common problems and solutions
Provide community, “home”, or identity
Advocacy – advance the profession or goal of the
group.
Offer opportunities
Gartner says…..
By 2015, 40% of today’s IT jobs will be lost to
automation.
The move to real-time and processed-focused IT
infrastructure will automate and obsolete many of
today’s IT roles.
More than 1 million IT jobs will be lost.
But 1.4 million IT jobs, requiring different skill sets,
will be created.
Successful Works
10 Attitudes of Successful Workers
Kay Lorenz, CareerBuilder.com
#1: I am in charge of my destiny
Successful professionals go out and make things happen.
#6: It’s not just what you know, but who you know
Successful workers understand the importance of networking.
Successful Workers
10 Attitudes of Successful Workers
Kay Lorenz, CareerBuilder.com
#7: What else can I do?
It is your job to look for ways to improve your professional
self.
#10: My opportunity monitor is never off
Successful workers are always on the lookout for the
opportunities to improve.
Today’s World
More competitive than ever
Changing faster and faster
It is a world of:
Outsourcing
Offshoring
Down-sizing
Right-sizing
Make yourself a person your employer wants to invest
in.
Take advantage of the opportunities
What AITP Offers
AITP offers OPPORTUNITIES
Education
Networking
Leadership
Advocacy
Mentoring
AITP offers PERSONAL GROWTH
AITP – A Long Tradition
NMAA – National Machine Accountants Association
DPMA – Data Processing Management Association
AITP – Association of Information Technology
Professionals
AITP Mission
To serve our members by delivering relevant
technology and leadership education, research and
information on current business and technology
issues, and forums for networking and collaboration.
Adopted December 2008
AITP Vision
AITP is the leading worldwide society of information
technology business professionals and the
community of knowledge for the current and next
generation of leaders.
Adopted December 2008
AITP Core Values
Service
We keep current in technology, business, and academia. We
contribute to the Association, IT profession, and society
utilizing leadership, appropriate solutions, and sound
processes.
Integrity
We value professionalism and uphold the AITP Code of
Ethics and Code of Conduct.
AITP Core Values - 2
Respect
We build an inclusive environment through mentoring,
delivering on commitments, working together with trust, and
enjoying the camaraderie of each other.
Innovation
We learn, share insights, and encourage our members to
make a difference today and for the future.
AITP Guiding Principles
Our Guiding Principles reflect AITP’s beliefs about
your role as a member and the impact we want AITP
to have in the IT profession.
We aspire to be better leaders, better people.
We excel through honesty.
We treat others with respect.
We demand ethical behavior of ourselves.
We encourage out of the box thinking.
We lead with confidence and inspire team members to
achieve success.
We don’t let fear of change paralyze us in reaching our goals.
We are fiscally responsible.
We take ownership in everything we do.
We have fun.
What’s in it for Me?
AITP offers a platform to build great leaders:
Opportunity to be recognized as an expert in the industry
Opportunity to be recognized as an author – publishing works
Career opportunities through networking
Presentation/Speaking engagement opportunities
Volunteer opportunities
AITP offers a platform to “Pay it Forward”
Leading and supporting teamwork
Mentoring our next generations
Sharing and collaborating to lead the profession
Community Outreach participation
Tangible Benefits-Discounts and Scholarships
Conferences and seminars
Online IT training
Leadership training
Hardware and software
Printing services
Shipping services
Insurance
Credit cards
Scholarships
Robert Half Technology Scholarships at NCC
Foundation of Information Technology Scholarships (FITE)
for AITP Student Members
Benefits of Membership
Chapter meetings, Region Conferences
National Collegiate Conference
ISECON / CONISAR (Info Systems Education/Research Conference)
Robert Half Technology InfoCenter
Information Executive e-Newsletter
Member directory
Discussion forums
Job Opening and Resume posting
Committees and task forces
Leadership opportunities
Classes of Members
Professional – Individuals employed in the Information
Technology industry
Student – Individuals entered in a university or college
whose degree major is in the Information Technology
field
Enterprise – Makes it more beneficial for companies to
have multiple employees in AITP.
When joining AITP, also join a chapter. Additional
dues apply. If no nearby chapter, then be an
“individual member”.
Members are assigned to a geographic Region.
Discount Programs
Multi-Year Discounts on “National” Dues
15% off 2 year memberships
20% off 3 year memberships
30% off 5 year memberships
Unemployed Professional Members Discount
33% off “national” dues
Enterprise Membership Discount
23.8% off “national dues” for firms with 3-9 members
33.3% off “national dues” for firms with 10+ members
Student to Professional Discount
47.6% off “national” dues for first year after graduation
More Discount Programs
Faculty Advisor Discount
33.3% off “national” dues
One advisor per student chapter
Senior Membership Discount
Disabled/retired, 60 years old, & a member at least 10 years
50% off both “national” & “chapter” dues, paid by the member
Emeritus Membership Discount
Qualify for Senior Discount and has Diamond Individual
Performance Award
One-third dues, payable by the chapter
Lifetime Discount
100% discount for DISA recipients and Past Presidents, and
members who earned Lifetime Individual Performance Award
AITP Organization
Members
Chapters – Professional & Student
Regions
Districts - for electing Board of Directors
Board of Directors & Executive Committee
Executive Director and HQ Staff
Education Special Interest Group
Student Leadership Council
Committees and Task Forces
See the AITP Governance Page at www.aitp.org.
Regions
AITP Membership
2507 professional members
71 chapters
537 members in 12 chapters in Region 5
47 Enterprise Members
11 in Region 5
2478 student members
223 chapters in universities and colleges across the United
States
616 members in 44 chapters in Region 5
“National’s” Purpose
The Umbrella of the Profession
Advocacy
Protects our members careers and the IT profession
Visionary
Leads the profession by defining attributes of an IT
professional
Education
Increases the value of IT professionals by delivering
programs that enhance their skill sets
Leadership
We are community of leaders who install professionalism in
the industry and hold professionals to ethical standards
Support
Web sites, cash, promotional materials, membership tracking
Recognition, Awards and Support
Individual Performance Awards (IPA)
Chapter Outstanding Performance Award COPA
Region & Association Outstanding Chapter
Student Individual and Outstanding Chapter Awards
Professional Chapter Incentive Programs
Region Funding
Distinguished Information Sciences Award (DISA)
Faculty Awards
Regions’ Purpose
The Support Structure for Local Chapters
Evangelists
Helps spread the word about the value of AITP
Support Local Chapters
Brings local chapter leaders together to share solutions
Delivering Programs
Region conferences
Developing Leader Volunteers
Chapter Leadership Workshops and one-on-one assistance
Mentorship
Train and support future industry and association leaders
Chapters’ Purpose
Chapters are the heart and soul of AITP
This is where members see the most value from AITP
Direct contact with local peers and local companies
Face-to-face networking
Without a lot of travel
Live educational opportunities
At very little cost or time
Development opportunities
Hone your leadership skills
Community outreach
For both the local IT and general community
Mentorship
Support of student chapters
Who We Are
Gender
70% - Male
30% - Female
Age
46% - Over 55
30% - Age 46-55
16% - Age 36-45
7% - Age 26-35
3% - Under 25
Who We Are - 2
Job Position
23% - Supervisor / Manager / Director
20% - Project Mgr/Analyst/Programmer
10% - Professional / Non-Supervisory
10% - VP / Executive
9% - Academia
9% - Retired
7% - Consultant
3% - Marketing / Sales
Who We Are - 3
Employment Sector
14% - Education
14% - Finance / Insurance
14% - Retail/Manufacturing/Distribution
10% - Telecommunications / IT
10% - Government
8% - Self-Employed
5% - Retired
25% - Other
Who We Are - 4
Size of Employer
14% - under 100 employees
17% - 100 - 500 employees
7% - 501 - 1000 employees
43% - Over 1,000 employees
10% - Self-employed
7% - Unemployed / retired
Who We Are - 5
Years in the Profession
48% - 26 years or more
22% - 16-25 years
8% - 11-15 years
10% - 6-10 years
5% - 2-5 years
5% - Less than 2 years
Who We Are - 6
Length of Membership
7% - 1 year or less
22% - 2-5 years
22% - 6-10 years
20% - 11-20 years
19% - 21-30 years
9% - More than 30 years
Who Pays Membership
49% - Member or Honorary
51% - Employer
Who We Are - 7
Special Interests or Expertise
24% - Project Management
12% - Education / Academia
10% - Security
8% - Software Architect
7% - Enterprise Architecture
6% - Business Intelligence
6% - Sales / Marketing
5% - Data Storage / Management
25% - Other
Who We Are - 8
What Skills are Required in Your Job Today?
(Select all that apply)
87% - Soft Skills (Presentations, Writing, Communication, etc.)
85% - Technical Knowledge
83% - Business Knowledge
81% - Ability to Work with Teams
69% - Project Management
52% - Other (Negotiation, Financial, Management, Strategic Planning)
Who We Are - 9
Other Associations Members Belong To:
53% - Do not belong to other groups
8% - ACM (Assoc. for Computing Machinery)
7% - PMI (Project Management Institute)
6% - IEEE (Inst. Of Electrical & Electronics Engineers)
3% - SIM (Society for Information Management)
0.5% - IIBA (Inter. Institute of Business Analysts)
0.5% - IASA (Inter. Assoc. of Software Architects)
0.5% - CIPS (Canadian Info. Processing Society)
22% - Other
What Members Want
Important Member Benefits
27% - Networking
15% - Local Chapter Meetings
15% - Industry news / Papers / Research
10% - Educational offerings
11% - Web Portal / Newsletter
8% - Business Opportunities
5% - Vendor discounts
5% - Trade show / Conferences
What Members Want - 2
Why Members Joined AITP
53% - Networking
19% - Programs (meetings)
10% - Job Opportunities
17% - Other
Why Members Maintain Membership
65% - Networking
15% - Programs (meetings)
5% - Job Opportunities
12% - Other
What Members Want - 3
Are Reasons for Joining Being Met?
72% - Yes
19% - Somewhat
7% - No
What Members Want - 4
Local Chapter Meeting Attendance
49% - Attend almost all meetings
18% - Attend one to three meetings
13% - Attend four or more meetings
10% - Unable to attend
2% - Have not yet attended
What Members Want - 5
Rating of Chapter Communication
43% - Excellent
38% - Good
8% - Satisfactory
2% - Poor
Frequency of Chapter Communication
43% - Excellent
39% - Good
8% - Satisfactory
2% - Poor
What Members Want - 6
Local Chapter Web Site Visits
56% - Yes - regularly
22% - Sometimes
13% - No
4% - Don’t know web site address
How Chapters Succeed
Focus on Programs and Publicity – web site,
marketing, communications:
Is your chapter web site up to date?
Are you utilizing the chapter landing page on the AITP portal?
Mix of topics – technical, leadership, self development
Benefits to members must be explicitly stated. Make
them tangible and personal. (What’s in it for me?)
Re-tell the story, often
How Chapter Succeed - 2
Students are the future – support and involve them
Check out what other chapters provide their members
Visit their web pages
Participate in region activities and network with your peers in other chapters
Ensure AITP knows your current set of chapter
leaders. Ensure your web site and your chapter
landing page note the right people.
Do the same for your student chapters.
These leaders get important memos from the Association and
Region.
Read Information Executive and the emails from AITP
Maximizing Membership
The value of membership is exposure to new ideas
Take advantage of the opportunity to network and
learn
Participate: You get out of your membership what you
put into it
Join Local, Region, and / or Association committees
Maximizing Membership - 2
Support AITP events:
Chapter Meetings
Region and Association Events
National Collegiate Conference
ISECON / CONISAR
Visit the web portal at www.aitp.org and read
Information Executive and emails from the
Association.
Keep your email address and other contact
information current at www.aitp.org.
Questions or Comments?
Mark Gilfand, CCP, CPCU, CLU, ChFC
2006 AITP Association President
AITP Information Executive Editor
AITP Region 5 Vice President
Regent: Foundation for Information Technology Education
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