WSA Training and
Professional Development
Do you have candidates on your staff preparing for the CAE (Certified Association Executive), CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) or other credentials?
Are your providing opportunities for your Board members to grow and become more impactful leaders?
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Are you looking for high quality training and development that challenges, improves your staff and volunteer effectiveness in their roles, and adds more value to help retain them?​
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If your answer is YES to any of these questions, you've come to the right resources!
Whether you're seeking personal or professional growth for individuals or teams, we'll discuss your most pressing professional development needs and design a training plan to support them.
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Learning Formats: Virtual (Zoom, Teams, etc.) or In-Person
Choose from:
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30, 45 or 60-minute Professional Development/Training Sessions
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Half and Full-day Training Sessions/Workshops
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4 to 6 Week Courses - meeting for 1 hour weekly
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Board of Directors and/or Staff Leadership and Strategic Planning Retreats
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Staff Professional Coaching - Individual and/or Team
Your individually designed professional development program will include topics most relevant to your staff and/or volunteer leaders' needs.
​See sample topics below of cutting-edge training and team-building activities...or contact us about other specific training and development needs.
Grow and Strengthen Your Staff
and Volunteer Leadership
The Leadership Game *Highly rated!
A fun, yet challenging experience designed to help you and your team better understand core leadership principles and values. It can be played ideally with up to 12 team members with options to accommodate more. It's designed for team building and to help increase effectiveness and leadership awareness. It is based on the timeless principles from John Maxwell’s books and leadership expertise. (Two hours on-site)
* Session: Strengthening the Board of Directors/Volunteer and Staff Relationship
Do you want to improve and cultivate a true partnership with your Board/volunteer leaders? If you're an Executive Director/CEO or part of a management team for a 501(c)6 professional or trade association , or a 501(c)3 social-mission or charitable nonprofit, we'll study the characteristics of a well functioning Board/Staff relationship and how to leverage that in fulfilling your mission more effectively.
* Session: Communicating vs. Connecting
Staff and leaders might think they're good communicators but are they really connecting with others to support the mission? Learn more effective communication strategies that will spark new growth and strengthen relationships.
* Session: Embracing Innovation for Sustainability
* Session: Impactful Leadership
"Leadership is influence, nothing more and nothing less..." as stated by
John C. Maxwell. Improving staff and volunteer leadership skills will make your
organization more effective and better meet the needs of your members, partners,
and customers.
How can your association, association management company, other nonprofit or business remain relevant in this age of disruption? What steps can staff and volunteer leaders take to identify areas for change and implement innovation?
* Session: Living Intentionally!
Are you or others on staff seeking new ways to apply the experience and skills you've gained throughout your career? Want to fulfill your hopes and dreams in an "encore" career after devoting years in your profession? See what others have done to start a new chapter in their "lifestyle business" and how you can achieve your own vision!
* Coaching and Mentoring: One-on-One and Team
With over 35 years experience in leading and advising organizations and their leaders, Wendy Scott, CAE, is a Certified Maxwell Leadership Coach and can help your staff or Board of Directors grow with one-on-one or team coaching. Your staff will experience real transformation as they set goals and attain them!