Participants in the program, which is in its second year, will be enrolled with an understanding that we are still in the process of learning, exploring best practices, and refining the program. Participants will need to be flexible as the program evolves throughout the year, based on the expressed needs/goals of participants. The program will have 20-25 participants. Preference will be given to ensuring as many units/divisions as possible are represented. Two participants from one unit/division will occur only if slots would otherwise go unfilled. Nominees’ demographic information will be reviewed to ensure a cohort balance (geographic, unit/division size, gender, etc.

Networking, Professional Development and Coaching/Mentoring

Meeting dates and times, with descriptions, goals, expectations, outcomes, will be provided to all participants and their sponsoring unit/division. Facilitated Network Gatherings CEC Governance Networking Four networking gatherings facilitated by program leaders. Gatherings will focus on CEC leadership, resources, and opportunities to meet current CEC leaders (CEC board members, CEC officers, unit/division leaders). First session to be scheduled May 2022. Community-based Networking Four networking gatherings designed to provide and build each participant’s opportunity to connect, learn, and share with one another, i.e., other Leadership CEC participants. These sessions may be job-alike networking sessions or gatherings organized around participants’ expressed goals and needs. Facilitated Professional Development Synchronous/Asynchronous Professional Development Four facilitated synchronous or asynchronous one-hour professional development sessions. Program topics to be determined by Leadership CEC participants’ needs (survey), CEC specific topics, coordinated with Leadership Institute focus. Legacy Coaching/Mentoring Program Mentoring/coaching during inaugural cohort, with LDPS/LDC members serving as mentors/coaches. In addition to individual support, an option might include a coaching model with pairs or triads.

Leadership CEC

Program Overview

Leadership CEC is a program designed to develop leadership skills in CEC members who are new or emerging leaders and have been nominated for participation by a CEC unit or division. Intended to strengthen the pool of individuals to serve as future unit and division leaders, learning opportunities are designed for participants to gain a deeper understanding of the CEC organization, its resources (for both individuals and units/divisions), supports available for units/divisions, and leadership functions and competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities). Leadership CEC also expands participants’ CEC networks and their potential leadership contributions to the Council.

Leadership CEC focuses on providing leadership content, hands-on experiences, networking, and coaching facilitated by the Leadership Development Committee and the Leadership Development Program Subcommittee. Learning opportunities are designed to enable participants to gain a better understanding of CEC governance, understand key CEC leadership roles and functions, participate in coaching and mentoring support, and participate in cross-unit/division/committee networking opportunities.

Information about the 2023-2024 cohort will be available after CEC 2023, March 1-4.

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Program Goals and Outcomes

Leadership CEC participants will:

discover and apply strategies to strengthen an individual’s personal leadership style, knowledge, skills, and abilities
establish mutually beneficial relationships with leadership peers across CEC
increase understanding of CEC’s current and long-standing successes, challenges, and opportunities
learn how CEC’s leadership structures support CEC’s vision, mission, and strategic plan
identify new ways to have a purposeful impact in CEC
collaborate with other inspired leaders to cultivate a successful and effective organization.

Enrollment

Participants in the program, which is in its second year, will be enrolled with an understanding that we are still in the process of learning, exploring best practices, and refining the program. Participants will need to be flexible as the program evolves throughout the year, based on the expressed needs/goals of participants.
The program will have 20-25 participants. Preference will be given to ensuring as many units/divisions as possible are represented. Two participants from one unit/division will occur only if slots would otherwise go unfilled. Nominees’ demographic information will be reviewed to ensure a cohort balance (geographic, unit/division size, gender, etc.

Participant Commitments

Commit to a one-year program.

Complete a brief goals/interest survey.
Sign a participation agreement (based on CEC committee/board agreement).
Attend 10-12 virtual monthly gatherings with program leaders and participants
- Attend facilitated networking sessions with program leaders providing information on CEC programs, products, services and other resources.
- Attend facilitated community-based networking sessions designed to provide and build each participant’s opportunity to connect, learn, and share with other Leadership CEC participants. These sessions may be job-alike or organized around participants’ expressed goals and needs.
- Attend facilitated synchronous or asynchronous one-hour professional development sessions.
Access to support from Leadership Development Committee and Leadership Development Program Subcommittee members.
If possible, attend the CEC Leadership Institute (July 2023).
If possible, attend the CEC Convention and Expo (March 2024)

Questions? Contact Sharon Rodriguez, Director of Governance and Executive Services.

Questions? Please contact Sharon Rodriguez, Director of Governance and Executive Services.

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Last Updated: 30 January, 2023