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You have identified the effective managers in your
organization. They are the ones who successfully
implement the objectives of your bank. But who are the
leaders within your management group? Who do you rely on
to help shape the vision of the future, to promote core
values, and to motivate the team to achieve the chosen
goals?
Recognizing that leaders-in-fact and
leaders-in-training need a non-threatening environment
to acquire or practice the skills of leadership,
America’s Community Bankers has designed a two-part
leadership program – The Senior Leadership Institute.
This highly-interactive workshop admits only a small
group of senior executives, puts them in a supportive
learning environment with the best leadership
facilitators and gives them an opportunity to explore
the role and responsibilities of a leader.
Who Should Attend
CEOs, executive officers, members of the management team
or officers with this leadership potential are
encouraged to attend. It is highly recommended for
graduates of ACB’s National School of Banking and other
graduate-level banking schools.
Class size is limited to allow for maximum education
benefit and personal attention. Peer interaction and
lively discussion are hallmarks of this excellent
executive program.
Faculty
• Dr. Arthur Anderson, Fairfield University, Fairfield,
CT
• Dr. Joseph Mancusi, Center for Organizational
Excellence, Potomac Falls, VA
• Gloria Pritchard-Becker, America’s Community Bankers,
Washington, DC
• Leo McManus, L.F. McManus Co., Worcester, MA
• Dr. Karen Lawson, Lawson Consulting Group, Lansdale,
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“As president, I don’t have a peer group within the bank
and my
peers externally are competitors, so the opportunity to
share with
classmates thoughts and proposed deeds has been
invaluable. Even
more important to me, however, has been the way I think
about my job
and the impact of my actions on the behavior of others.
I might have
arrived at the same place in terms of thought process
eventually, but I
am grateful that I am here now.”
— Dana Gavenda, President & CEO
Fairport Savings Bank, Fairport, NY
“The topics were extremely well done, and were very much
on point for the challenges that
leaders face. The management direction the school
promotes is a direction we have been working
toward as an organization. I was the
first in my bank
to go, but we have decided to send several
other senior managers. Another tremendous benefi t is
people that you meet. These are executives
and senior managers, and the opportunity to network with
them and discuss other banking issues
has been invaluable.”
— Sandi Chalmers, EVP and Chief Financial Officer
Home Bank, Lafayette, LA
“I highly recommend
this program. The staff,
faculty, and organization
are great. The concepts,
techniques, and thought
processes presented have
provided a foundation
for improvement in
my performance and
interpersonal relationship.
The immersion in a
remote location, full
schedule, and planned
activities promotes an
atmosphere of learning
without outside distraction
and encourages a desire to
improve. It is simply the
best school or training I
have ever attended.”
— Ken Maahs, VP,
Residential Loan
Underwriter,
Consumer Loan Manager
First Federal S&L Assn.
McMinnville, OR
“This was an inspiring week — the conversations and the
people. My task
now is implementation and commitment to self and others.
I look forward
to next year, and sharing those accomplishments with
you.”
— Lorraine Boston, Executive Vice President
Kennebunk Savings Bank Kennebunk, ME
“I found the workshop
extremely valuable as it forced
participants to challenge
themselves and think about
everyday issues from differing
perspectives. The two-year
overlapping class structure is
a terrific way to develop new
relationships and forge bonds
with banking professionals
throughout the country.”
— John H. Clifford
President & CEO
Bank of Fall River
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Previous attendees gave this program a rating of 4.9 out
of a possible 5.0!
2006 Program Topics
Changing Values in Business and Society
Loyalty, dedication, and job security, once held sacred
by financial institutions, have taken a back seat to the
impact of deregulation, open market competition, and the
struggle for institutional survival. What are today’s
values and industry trends? Are they compatible with
your personal and professional growth?
The Future of the Family and the American Dream
Is the American Dream of family security, guaranteed
employment, a good life for your kids, and a rewarding
retirement possible or just a fading fantasy of what
might have been? Though we make more money, have better
housing, and a higher net worth than previous
generations, are we really better off? What have we
sacrificed and what do we need to re-claim to achieve
contentment? What trends will continue or escalate and
how will we need to adapt our plans to achieve our own
“American Dream?”
Taking the Lead in Managing Risk and Strategic Goal
Setting
As a member of senior management, an executive must
frequently bring together project team members with
differing backgrounds and agendas. Balancing disparate
cultures and levels of expertise can be critical skills
for a leader. Using an exciting simulation, attendees
will work in teams exploring the principles of risk
management, team building, and planning.
Leadership – How Do You Measure Up?
In a pre-session assignment, you will fill out a
checklist describing your own management style. Six of
your subordinates will be asked to anonymously complete
the same checklist, describing how they perceive these
characteristics in you. A confidential comparative
report will be prepared for you. The report will be
compared to critical leadership requirements of
succession planning, attracting and holding high
potential talent, improving staff engagement and
operating in a global environment.
Leadership Accountability
“It’s not my fault!” This is a mantra heard across
corporate America on a daily basis. The practice of
finger-pointing and complaining is increasing at an
alarming rate. The result: lower productivity and
profits. This “blame game” epidemic can be stopped. It’s
up to you as a leader to hold people (including
yourself) accountable for their actions. Greater
accountability and ownership at all levels lead to
higher productivity and better organizational results.
In this session you will learn how to create a culture
of personal accountability at every level of the
organization, starting at the top.
The Underdeveloped Leadership Tool: Listening – Really
Listening
One of the critical qualities of leadership is the
ability to influence others. Communication excellence
lies at the heart of that quality. While many books and
courses cover effective presentations and business
writing, very few spend time on effective listening, the
third element in communication effectiveness. Through
workshop exercises in small groups, participants in this
session move beyond merely hearing to active listening
to reduce stress, to improve understanding and rapport,
to generate strategic ideas and to foster an atmosphere
of trust and mutual respect.
Going from Existing to Excelling … and Taking Others
With You
Most people go through life merely existing when
excelling — being the very best — is so readily
attainable. Learn how to leverage the talent present in
your organization and take it, and them, to the next
level. Through a highly-charged, engaging workshop, you
will understand critical success factors, learn the
right questions to ask, and develop a personal action
plan that will assist you in building your own personal
center of excellence.
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2007 Program Topics
(proposed)
• Leadership Styles and Effectiveness
• Understanding Group Process and Participant Decision-
Making
• The Ethics of Leadership
• Managing Employee Conflict
• Developing Trust and Vision
• Effective Presentations for the Senior Officer
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Application Deadline
June 30, 2006
The incoming class is limited to 25 participants, so
early application is recommended.
Tuition
$1,895 ACB members (includes program and materials)
$2,395 Non-members (includes program and materials)
$315 Room and board per night (includes meals, private
room, continuous breaks, receptions, fitness center
access, gratuities and tax)
Location
Participants will be housed at the Mt. Washington
Conference Center (owned by Johns
Hopkins University) in private rooms (single occupancy)
complete with high-speed
Internet access, oversized workstations, voice mail,
private balcony, coffee maker, and all hotel amenities.
For some quiet relaxation, enjoy the game room or use
the on-site fitness center. Mt. Washington is nestled in
the hills just north of the city limits of Baltimore, 17
miles from BWI Airport and 15 minutes from the Inner
Harbor. Baltimore is a city rich in history and culture,
with popular attractions like Ft. McHenry National
Monument,
Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the National Aquarium,
Little Italy and Fells Point. Visit
www.mtwashconctr.com for more details and travel
directions.
Program Inquiries
Contact Gloria Pritchard-Becker at (888) 872-0275, ext.
3193 or by email at
[email protected] for more
information. Apply online at
www.AmericasCommunityBankers.com/edu or by mail or fax
using the enclosed form.
REGISTER TODAY!
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