NMA and its customers…

1. NMA and its customers… Providing Effective Leadership Development Solutions… together

2. Why consider an NMA chapter? • To enhance your ongoing training and development programming. • To help build leadership bench strength for tomorrow’s business challenges • To help identify talent that not be seen under normal, every day “light”

3. What would an NMA chapter do? • Hold regular monthly meetings to foster teamwork and share best practices. • Partner with human resources to support company training initiatives with classes, workshops, on-line learning… and more • Support the organization’s local area community service programs and activities

4. What else would a chapter do? • Provide a cost-effective and hands-on “Leadership Laboratory” • Have leaders attend NMA Leadership Development Conferences • Develop its own bylaws, choose officers, ask for executive management support

5. A Little NMA History 1919 First Training Meeting in Dayton, Ohio 1922 Dayton Foreman’s Club Founded 1924 Ohio Federation of Foremen Founded 1925 National Association of Foremen Founded 1956 Name changed to National Management Association 2005 NMA… THE Leadership Development Organization

6. Mobilize Individual Commitment for Change (inspire and engage others, share power) Demonstrate Personal Character Engender Organizational Capability (foster relationships, model integrity, build trust) Set Direction (envision the future, share vision, focus on customer) (build teams, nurture creativity, deliver results) The NMA Results-Oriented Leadership Model… a roadmap Derived from a similar model in Results Based Leadership by Ulrich, Zenger, & Smallwood.

7. Chapter/OrganizationInterface • The chapter focuses on three customers: • Chapter Members • Executive Management • Human Resource/Training Department

8. The Diversity of NMA • Port of Seattle Chapter • American Valve & Hydrant Chapter • City of San Diego • City of Columbus • Pickens County Chapter of NMA • Lakeshore Leadership Association • Central Kentucky Leadership Association • NMA Davidson County Chapter • Dakota West Chapter • American Cast Iron Pipe Company Chapter • Blue Cross and Blue Shield • Argo-Tech Leadership Chapter • Harbor UCLA Medical Center Chapter • Medcenter One Bismarck Chapter • Alcatel Leadership Association • Gulfstream Management Association • Day & Zimmermann KAAP Chapter • Boeing Leadership Association • Lockheed Martin Leadership Association • Goodrich Chapter • Numerous Community Chapters

9. NMA’s Challenge for 2006. . . To provide a chapter experience that is of undeniable value to its members and provide the tools that assist employees and the parent organization in achieving mutual and respective goals.

10. Build networks both internally and externally, in each company… and across all the business areas Provide opportunities to reinforce corporate culture NMA chapters. . .

11. Increase communication between and among operating units Provide real opportunities to practice teamwork and reinforce teambuilding The NMA chapters . . .

12. Build community support for the company through American Enterprise and youth & civic activities Support company training & development programs with additional cost-effective activities And they...

13. Should be creating their own “niche” for helping reduce stress brought about by ongoing change Must become “change agents” vehicle in order to help people survive and grow NMA suggests that the chapters . . .

14. Reinforces the concept of lifelong learning and gives additional choices for improving oneself Allows people to voluntarily assume new responsibility for their own growth and development We believe that the chapter . . .

15. Members are asked to. . . • Attend meetings regularly • Volunteer to serve on committees • Make themselves increasingly visible • Ask for a return on their investment • Encourage and mentor other members of the team “The opportunities are unlimited… one needs only to participate.” --Charles Kettering NMA Founder

16. Through NMA, members can also . . . • Receive CEU for chapter-conducted training via NMA’s membership in IACET (International Association for Continuing Education and Training) • Recognize deserving individuals through awards such as Gold & Silver Knights, Leadership Awards, etc. • Provide service to others in the community

17. Opportunities to share their vision with key personnel on a regular basis Networking opportunities with a broad base of employees A chance to observe people (members and chapter leaders) in situations outside their normal workplace environment… and observe their unique skills and talents A place where people feel pride in their work… and the place where they work For executive management, the chapters provide...

18. Employees feel increasingly valued and appreciated They see executives “walking the talk” Everyone “feels” part of the same team New employees are integrated into the organization and its culture much more quickly via NMA programs and activities And in return for that support...

19. To help meet those needs, the chapters receive . . . • Officer “How-to” Manuals & Guidelines • Dues rebate (Educational Dividend) for free educational materials • National recognition and operating “maps” via an extensive Awards Program

20. As NMA affiliates, the local chapters provide... • “Breaktime” e-newsletter for NMA leaders • College credit – on selected NMA courses • 50% discount - NMA training materials • “Best Practices Network” • Certification – Certified Manager Program through James Madison University

21. Also, members may take advantage of… • NMA National Conference & other special meetings • Leadership training via regional Leadership Development Conferences • Professional Development training through the local NMA chapter • Repository for CEU educational records and member transcripts… at no charge

22. It’s all about developing leaders and helping them stay “career resilient”… and recognizing that NMA can be your partner in that endeavor.