Course 1 | 3 Sessions | Webinar Course
LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES and TOOLS
Organizations and communities count on leaders, now in uncertain times more than ever. This webinar will help you, as an early or mid-career leader, assess your leadership, consider principles of effective leadership in organizations and communities, and plan to become a more effective leader.
Instructor: Craig Dreeszen
Dates
Wednesday, May 13, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Wednesday, May 27, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Wednesday, June 10, 10:00 - 11:30 am
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Wednesday, May 13
Leadership Reflections
- Consider the ever changing context of leadership in organizations, between organizations, and in communities.
- Assess the foundation of your own authentic leadership and preferred leadership style.
Wednesday, May 27
Leadership Principles
- Explore contemporary leadership thinkers and writers.
- Webinar participants suggest other writers and resources.
Wednesday, June 10
Leadership Actions
- Examine leadership tools and ongoing learning opportunities.
- Develop a plan to enhance your leadership.
Cost: $25 for NYS ARTS Members | $35 for Non-Members
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About the Instructor
Craig Dreeszen, Ph.D directs Dreeszen & Associates, a consulting firm in Northampton Massachusetts.Dr. Dreeszen provides planning, evaluation, teaching, facilitation and research for nonprofits, foundations, and public agencies.
He is an educator, consultant, and writer who works nationally with arts and other community organizations to do organizational development and strategic planning, collaborative planning, program evaluation, and community cultural planning.
Craig Dreeszen earned his Ph.D. in planning and his M.ED. in organizational development at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He is author of books, articles, and courses on planning, board development, arts education collaborations, and program evaluation.
Dreeszen directed the Arts Extension Service at the University of Massachusetts for twelve years.
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Course 2 | 3 Sessions | Webinar Course
Surviving and Thriving during Times of Change
Succession planning is about preparing for the inevitable, a matter of "when" not "if." Nearly 75% of nonprofit leaders, the majority from the baby boomer generation, are expected to retire or move on in the next few years. Add to those expected departures are others that are unplanned. The issue of "who comes next" quickly becomes a concern.
The strong survive, but not by accident. Strong organizations succeed because they plan. Strong organizations put the right stuff in place well in advance of the executive director's retirement.
How prepared is your organization to replace its current executive in an emergency or to plan for a transition anticipated down the road?
These three sessions present for discussion the issues and actions that board and staff can take to ensure smooth transition and nurture leaders in all parts of the organization.
Instructor: Alene Valkanas
Dates
Tuesday, June 16, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Tuesday, June 30, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Tuesday, July 7, 10:00 - 11:30 am
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Wednesday, June 16
What current and future leaders need to succeed
Ways organizations can nurture leaders at all levels.
Wednesday, June 30
Anticipating the future to stay strong
What every organization should be doing now whether their
executive director's leaving is imminent or not.
Wednesday, July 7
Essential steps to assure a smooth transition
Understanding the role of the board and staff in transition
and the elements of an effective search.
About the Instructor
Alene Valkanas is a recognized national leader in nonprofit advocacy and management and a pioneer in the developing field of transition planning. She brings work experience, from chairing a search committee to working with nonprofit boards and staff on the transition process. She combines these experiences and long term research in the field of leadership succession to the development of a curricula designed for professional presentations. Her consulting in capacity building is informed by 35 years in nonprofit management. Valkanas recently retired as the executive director of the Illinois Arts Alliance (IAA) where she served for 20 years and spearheaded a six year project responding to issues of the transfer of power to the next generation. Valkanas is a founding member and officer of the Washington-based Center for Lobbying in the Public Interest, a founding chair of the State Arts Action Network, a former officer of the Donors Forum of Chicago, and was an important leader of the State Arts Advocacy League of America.
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Cost: $25 for NYS ARTS Members | $35 for Non-Members
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Course 3 | 3 Sessions | Webinar Course
Online Marketing & Social Networking
These 3 sessions will give the novice a good introduction to approaching social media, and will help the more experienced arts leader to use social media more strategically and effectively.
Instructor: Rebecca Krause-Hardie
Dates
Thursday, July 16, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Thursday, July 30, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Thursday, August 13, 10:00 - 11:30 am
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Thursday, July 16
Discovering Your Online Audience
Conversations have been happening on the web. People are talking about your organization and the things important to you - even if you're not a part of it. In this session you'll learn how to track down those conversations, listen and begin to participate. We'll look at specific tools and tactics to help get you started, and build social media capacity in your organization, in both rural and urban settings.
Thursday, July 30
Thinking Strategically about the Shiny New Toys
Facebook and Twitter are all the rage and every day new tools and choices launch on the web. While many tools are 'free', developing competence and capacity using them takes time - perhaps your most valuable resource. Here are some best practice tips to help your team think strategically, and maximize your organization's social media efforts in both rural and urban settings.
Thursday, August 13
Inside Facebook
Facebook has blossomed from the hang-out of choice for college students, to the fastest growing social network for older generations. Facebook has also embraced organizational presences with new features and functionality. We'll look at specifics, how to navigate facebook, and some case studies of effective use. We'll also look at a balanced social media tool investment strategy that doesn't put all of your assets into a single and often fickle "social media du jour basket"
Cost: $25 for NYS ARTS Members | $35 for Non-Members
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Why take an ArtsForward Course?
NYS ARTS offers webinars at the most reasonable rate anywhere. Our webinars are complemented by a BLOG to make this an integrated and cumulative learning experience for you. One low price for the complete course.
What makes these courses different?
This course is an in depth series of three 90 minute webinars and a 24/7 BLOG. We even post the webinars to the blog so you can review them as often as you like, whenever you like. You can even print the slides for future reference.
Why attend a webinar?
By definition a webinar is an 'online seminar'. This means that there is no travel time and you can attend the seminar from your office or at home. You have the opportunity to ask questions and participate as if you were in a class room setting.
What do I need to attend the webinar?
All you need is a high speed internet connection and telephone. NYS ARTS Professional Training webinars are offered in real time.
After the Webinar where can I ask questions?
After the webinar sessions, post to the Blog and continue discussions with the instructor and with ArtsForward Blog Editor, Pat Berman.
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