ASSIGNMENT

On a piece of paper, write down the following:

1. Your middle name2. Last book you read3. Favorite movie4. Wedding anniversary5. Your alma mater

6. Favorite color7. First AADA office8. Best thing you cook9. Favorite vacation

spot10. Best friend’s name

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF

YOUR ALLIANCEInspiration to

reimagine, reengineer, and reinvigorate your group back home

Saturday, April 5, 2014Leslie Franklin • Laurie Osborn • Sue Ryser

PURPOSE

Reimagine…Reengineer…

Reinvigorate…

YOURSELF, YOUR MEMBERS, YOUR ALLIANCE!

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

No handouts Stay busy, mentally and physically No experts, only facilitators Surprise: EVERYONE is an expert! EVERYTHING has a teachable

component Make a conscious commitment

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INSPIRATION COMES FROM VISION

The Fab Five: 1. Governance2. Leader Development3. Member Recruitment4. Member Engagement5. Signature Focus

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THE HUMAN BODY: PUTTING

IT ALL TOGETHER

1. GOVERNANCE

The Human Body:

Infrastructure Council vs. board Leadership council: How/why it works Stratification: Executives + middle

management Meetings: In person, phone, screen, email

HEAD & BRAIN

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2. LEADER DEVELOPMENT

The Human Body:

Pipeline Committees: Smaller jobs, engage more

people, groom future leaders Creative recruitment: Recycle former leaders,

alternate career paths Mindset: Task vs. office, help vs. serve

SKELETON & NERVOUS SYSTEM

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3. MEMBER RECRUITMENT

The Human Body:

Sustenance Advertise: Publicize events and accomplishments Leverage: Play to your strengths Orientation: Market to the TARGET not the MEDIAN Risk: Explore and experiment Positive attitude: Success is contagious

CIRCULATORY SYSTEM (BLOOD)

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TIME TO CHECK THE

ASSIGNMENT

REPORT CARD

Who had the most things in common? What things were easiest to match? What things found NO match? How did you prioritize your search? Why is it important to seek common

ground?

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LESSONS LEARNED

Finding common ground is fun Finding common ground is a challenge Some people are more alike than different People who are different are interesting too You have something in common with

EVERYONE! Commonalities are a great springboard

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4. MEMBER ENGAGEMENT

The Human Body:

Drumbeat Research: Who/what are your priorities? Events: Schedule and plan for your target

audience Staging: Enlist more helpers, strive for

symphony

HEART & MUSCLES, FEET & HANDS

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5. SIGNATURE FOCUS

The Human Body:

Brand Identity Prioritize: Follow strengths or passions Activate: Channel energy into singular

event(s) Turf: Seek/provide something unique Purpose: Link your identity with your actions

FACE, ARMS & LEGS

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SHOW & TELL:TIME FOR YOU

TO SHINE

SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION

The Fab Five: 1. Governance2. Leader Development3. Member Recruitment4. Member Engagement5. Signature Focus

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SPECIAL TREAT

You’re in luck:

We happen to have our own Fab Five right here… or rather, the Fab Fifteen!

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HANS HANDERSON

AND HIS HANDY HANDYMEN

LESSONS LEARNED

Many hands make light work Divide and conquer To each his own The more, the merrier No “I” in “TEAM” Where there’s a will, there’s a way

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HINTS FROM HANS

The Fab Five: 1. Governance: Infrastructure, stratification2. Leader Development: Division of labor,

teamwork3. Member Recruitment: Creativity, variety, fuel4. Member Engagement: Loyalty, value5. Signature Focus: Unity, harmony, shared

purpose

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PUTTING IT INTO ACTION

Your NEXT homework assignment:1. Go back through your notes, circle the

gems2. Write your favorite tip at the top of every

page3. Send an email to a friend and mention

your favorite tip4. Talk about the gems at your first meetingMAKE YOUR VISION A REALITY!

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THE LAST WORD

Sustenance is paramount: Life requires FUEL

Now go… and make the most out of your Alliance!

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THANK YOU!

See you next year!