NMA…THE Leadership Development Organization Creating Leadership Opportunities … together What is NMA? A not-for-profit, professional association where people: Learn to work together in a global economy Understand.
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NMA…THE Leadership Development Organization Creating Leadership Opportunities … together What is NMA? A not-for-profit, professional association where people: Learn to work together in a global economy Understand the attributes of great leadership Develop their leadership competencies Appreciate the power of interpersonal communication when coupled with technology What does NMA do? NMA’s objective... To utilize our unique chapter-based concept to provide a different kind of leadership development experience How? By supporting your already ongoing employee development initiatives… and providing the “experiential” piece that allows people to grow and feel ownership in their own development. Based on what? People perform best when they are “engaged”… People CHOOSE to be engaged based upon how they “feel” about their colleagues and their employer… NMA chapters play a key role in helping people feel that they are part of a team. And we all know… Businesses grow when employees are innovative and creative. Only happy, challenged, and engaged employees are innovative and creative. NMA Leadership Development Chapters foster the environment that makes it all come together!!! The NMA connection… Employees connect with one another The chapter links ongoing learning to HR initiatives The organization is “seen” in the community Thus… An NMA chapter is your PARTNER in creating the culture and conditions that make an employee WANT to contribute! A Little NMA History 1919 First Training Meeting in Dayton, Ohio 1922 Dayton Foreman’s Club Founded 1924 Ohio Federation of Foremen Founded 1925 National Association of Foremen Founded 1956 Name changed to National Management Association 2005 NMA … THE Leadership Development Organization How does NMA work? • Policy administered by NMA staff at headquarters facility in Dayton, OH. Governed by its members Members elect Board of Directors who make all NMA Policy! NMA Directors assigned to support NMA chapters A sampling of affiliates… • Lockheed Martin Corporation • The Boeing Company • Blue Cross & Blue Shield • Wyle Laboratories • Savannah River Site • Harbor-UCLA Medical Center • Rockwell Collins • Dresser-Rand Corporation • The Port of Seattle • Energy Northwest • UTC Aerospace Systems • Lennox Industries • Alcatel-Lucent • Johnson Space Center • Columbus Public Service • CA Cities of Orange, Burbank, and San Diego 2015 NMA Leadership Team Nancy Bennett, CM NMA Chairman of the Board Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI, Leadership Assoc.; Detroit, MI Elected • 2 Regional Chairs Candi Creel, CM NMA National Vice Chair UTC Aerospace Systems Chula Vista, CA Lisa Hart NMA National Treasurer Mid-Columbia Leadership Dev. Assoc. Richland, WA Steve Bailey, CM Appointed by the Chairman: • 4 Function Chairs • Parliamentarian • ICPM Rep. Kathy Spatz NMA National Secretary Columbus Public Service Chapter Columbus, OH NMA President Dayton, OH Kiran Dambala, CM, PMP Immediate Past Chairman Lockheed Martin L A Fort Worth, TX NMA’s Results-Oriented Leadership Model Mobilize Individual Commitment for Change (inspire and engage others, share power) Demonstrate Personal Character Set Direction (envision the future, share vision, focus on customer) (foster relationships, model integrity, build trust) Engender Organizational Capability (build teams, nurture creativity, deliver results) Derived from a similar model in Results Based Leadership by Ulrich, Zenger, & Smallwood. Chapter/Organization Interface • The chapter serves three customers: Chapter Members Executive Management Human Resource/Training Department NMA chapters. . . Provide opportunities to reinforce organizational cultures Build networks both internally and externally, in each company… and across all the business areas Our leadership associations . . . Increase communication between and among operating units Provide real opportunities to practice teamwork and reinforce teambuilding And they... Build community support for the base through American Enterprise and youth & civic activities Support company, contractor, and other training & development programs with additional costeffective activities NMA chapters . . . Create their own “niche” for helping reduce stress brought about by ongoing change Become “change agent” vehicles in order to help people survive and grow A continuous learning environment. . . Reinforces the concept of lifelong learning and gives additional choices for improving oneself Allows people to voluntarily assume new responsibility for their own growth and development For executive management, the chapters provide... Opportunities to share their vision with key personnel on a regular basis Networking opportunities with a broad base of employees to maintain the pulse of the community A chance to observe people (members and chapter leaders) in situations outside their normal workplace environment… and observe their unique skills and talents A place where people feel pride in their work And in return for that support... Employees feel increasingly valued and appreciated They see executive leadership “walking the talk” Everyone “feels” part of the same team, whether military, civilian, contractor, etc. New employees are integrated into the organization much more quickly via NMA programs and activities Some “personal” benefits… • NMA chapter newsletters • Webinars, individualized e-learning • Group/classroom leadership courses and programs • Chapter meetings with speakers and leadership facilitators • “Certified Manager” training through our partnership with ICPM…The Institute for Certified Professional Managers; PMP & Six Sigma “prep” as well. • Awards and certificates programs to recognize achievements Practicing leadership skills… • People demonstrate traits and abilities not fully utilized in their current assignments. • Employees “experience” leadership via being active in the chapter in a “safe environment”. • Chapter leaders grow and transfer new skills back to the workplace • The organization more fully develops its bench strength and people become ready to handle new duties and responsibilities when the need arises. NMA and YOU -- It’s all about developing leaders and helping them stay “engaged” and “career resilient”… and recognizing that NMA should be your partner in that endeavor.