Being a great leader can make or break your organization. At the NACC, our goal is to encourage continued professional development for leaders as well as the nurture up and coming leaders who need the resources to be set up for success.
Are you a leader looking to develop your skills or encourage meaningful change within your organization? Start with these 3 initiatives available to you as a NACC Member to start your leadership development this fall:
Inspire and Motivate Your Team
Through continued leadership development, leaders can emerge as trusted decision makers for the organization. Our goal at the NACC is to give you the opportunity for leadership positions within our organization. If you’re interested in a leadership position at the NACC, join a TEAM or committee and work towards a common goal among our small groups and go for a chair position in the future! We’re always looking for new thinkers who can help us move Business Forward.
Additionally, the NACC hosts Leadership Institute, a 4-course professional development series that helps leaders develop their skills in three areas: self-leadership, leader relationships, and organizational leadership. Register for the fall semester today by clicking here.
Drive Innovation and Change
An organization relies on their leader to innovate and create meaningful change within their organization. Having the knowledge of “what’s next” for your industry garners trust that you are leading your employees in the right direction. This means having regular checks on any industry standards and benchmarking your progress with similar organizations in a competitive analysis.
Not only should you stay updated on industry-specific standards, noting key initiatives or changes in the community you do business in can also be an important factor.
Our Inside Naperville Series is a 5-week series that serves to develop participants’ knowledge and skills to work together, have a meaningful impact, and find common ground to address community challenges and opportunities. Register here for the chance to discuss your business impact with the key decision makers in the Naperville area.
Build a Positive Organizational Culture
While your own leadership development is crucial in developing your business, giving your employees the ability to cultivate their own skills and professional network keeps them motivated to be a part of an organization that wants to see them grow. The NACC provides complimentary attendance to monthly programs that are perfect for sending your employees every month:
- Business Power Hour: Monthly breakfast with a professional development topic | Hosted by NACC Speaker’s Bureau
- Business After Hours: Monthly after-hours hosted at a Member business for networking
- Ribbon Cuttings: Welcome new Members to the NACC with our Ambassadors.
- First Friday: Learn about your Member benefits at this open house style Q&A with the NACC staff
These resources at the NACC are designed to provide actionable insights, practical advice and true camaraderie that makes the work you dedicate your time to as fulfilling and successful as possible. If you have any questions about other leadership resources available to you as a NACC Member, please reach out! Maddie Smith Here’s to a productive and successful August!