AITP and YouKeys to YOUR Success

Presented to the St. Louis AITP ChapterApril 4, 2013

Mark S. Gilfand, CCP, CPCU, CLU, ChFC2006 AITP Association PresidentAITP Information Executive Editor

AITP Region 5 Vice-PresidentRegent – Foundation for Information Technology Education

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

What is an Association

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

How Associations Benefit Members

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.

Gartner says…..

10 Attitudes of Successful Workers Kay Lorenz, CareerBuilder.com

#1: I am in charge of my destinySuccessful professionals go out and make things happen.

#6: It’s not just what you know, but who you knowSuccessful workers understand the importance of networking.

Successful Works

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 offSuccessful workers are always on the lookout for the opportunities to improve.

Successful Workers

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

Today’s World

What AITP Offers

AITP offers OPPORTUNITIESEducation

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

ServiceWe keep current in technology, business, and academia. We contribute to the Association, IT profession, and society utilizing leadership, appropriate solutions, and sound processes.

IntegrityWe value professionalism and uphold the AITP Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct.

AITP Core Values - 2

RespectWe build an inclusive environment through mentoring, delivering on commitments, working together with trust, and enjoying the camaraderie of each other.

InnovationWe 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

ScholarshipsRobert 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” Dues15% off 2 year memberships

20% off 3 year memberships

30% off 5 year memberships

Unemployed Professional Members Discount 33% off “national” dues

Enterprise Membership Discount23.8% off “national dues” for firms with 3-9 members

33.3% off “national dues” for firms with 10+ members

Student to Professional Discount47.6% off “national” dues for first year after graduation

More Discount Programs

Faculty Advisor Discount33.3% off “national” dues

One advisor per student chapter

Senior Membership DiscountDisabled/retired, 60 years old, & a member at least 10 years

50% off both “national” & “chapter” dues, paid by the member

Emeritus Membership DiscountQualify for Senior Discount and has Diamond Individual Performance Award

One-third dues, payable by the chapter

Lifetime Discount100% 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 members71 chapters

537 members in 12 chapters in Region 5

47 Enterprise Members11 in Region 5

2478 student members223 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

AdvocacyProtects our members careers and the IT profession

VisionaryLeads the profession by defining attributes of an IT professional

EducationIncreases the value of IT professionals by delivering programs that enhance their skill sets

LeadershipWe are community of leaders who install professionalism in the industry and hold professionals to ethical standards

SupportWeb 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

EvangelistsHelps spread the word about the value of AITP

Support Local ChaptersBrings local chapter leaders together to share solutions

Delivering ProgramsRegion conferences

Developing Leader VolunteersChapter Leadership Workshops and one-on-one assistance

MentorshipTrain 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 AITPDirect contact with local peers and local companies

Face-to-face networkingWithout a lot of travel

Live educational opportunitiesAt very little cost or time

Development opportunitiesHone your leadership skills

Community outreachFor both the local IT and general community

MentorshipSupport 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

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 - 8

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 membersVisit 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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