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AITP and You Keys to YOUR Success

AITP and You Keys to YOUR Success. Presented to the St. Louis AITP Chapter April 4, 2013 Mark S. Gilfand , CCP , CPCU , CLU , ChFC 2006 AITP Association President AITP Information Executive Editor AITP Region 5 Vice-President Regent – Foundation for Information Technology Education.

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AITP and You Keys to YOUR Success

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  1. AITP and YouKeys to YOUR Success Presented to the St. Louis AITP Chapter April 4, 2013 Mark S. Gilfand, CCP, CPCU, CLU, ChFC2006 AITP Association President AITP Information Executive Editor AITP Region 5 Vice-President Regent – Foundation for Information Technology Education

  2. What is an Association • IRS Definition • A group of persons banded together for a specific purpose. • A sense of community • A common cause or interest • Address common challenges • Support each other • Produce positive results

  3. How Associations Benefit Members • Education / professional development • Information, research, statistics • Standards, codes of ethics, certification • Forums to discuss common problems and solutions • Provide community, “home”, or identity • Advocacy – advance the profession or goal of the group. • Offer opportunities

  4. Gartner says….. • By 2015, 40% of today’s IT jobs will be lost to automation. • The move to real-time and processed-focused IT infrastructure will automate and obsolete many of today’s IT roles. • More than 1 million IT jobs will be lost. • But 1.4 million IT jobs, requiring different skill sets, will be created.

  5. Successful Works 10 Attitudes of Successful Workers Kay Lorenz, CareerBuilder.com • #1: I am in charge of my destiny • Successful professionals go out and make things happen. • #6: It’s not just what you know, but who you know • Successful workers understand the importance of networking.

  6. Successful Workers 10 Attitudes of Successful Workers Kay Lorenz, CareerBuilder.com • #7: What else can I do? • It is your job to look for ways to improve your professional self. • #10: My opportunity monitor is never off • Successful workers are always on the lookout for the opportunities to improve.

  7. Today’s World • More competitive than ever • Changing faster and faster • It is a world of: • Outsourcing • Offshoring • Down-sizing • Right-sizing • Make yourself a person your employer wants to invest in. • Take advantage of the opportunities

  8. What AITP Offers • AITP offers OPPORTUNITIES • Education • Networking • Leadership • Advocacy • Mentoring • AITP offers PERSONAL GROWTH

  9. AITP – A Long Tradition • NMAA – National Machine Accountants Association • DPMA – Data Processing Management Association • AITP – Association of Information Technology Professionals

  10. AITP Mission To serve our members by delivering relevant technology and leadership education, research and information on current business and technology issues, and forums for networking and collaboration. Adopted December 2008

  11. AITP Vision AITP is the leading worldwide society of information technology business professionals and the community of knowledge for the current and next generation of leaders. Adopted December 2008

  12. AITP Core Values • Service We keep current in technology, business, and academia. We contribute to the Association, IT profession, and society utilizing leadership, appropriate solutions, and sound processes. • Integrity We value professionalism and uphold the AITP Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct.

  13. AITP Core Values - 2 • Respect We build an inclusive environment through mentoring, delivering on commitments, working together with trust, and enjoying the camaraderie of each other. • Innovation We learn, share insights, and encourage our members to make a difference today and for the future.

  14. AITP Guiding Principles • Our Guiding Principles reflect AITP’s beliefs about your role as a member and the impact we want AITP to have in the IT profession. • We aspire to be better leaders, better people. • We excel through honesty. • We treat others with respect. • We demand ethical behavior of ourselves. • We encourage out of the box thinking. • We lead with confidence and inspire team members to achieve success. • We don’t let fear of change paralyze us in reaching our goals. • We are fiscally responsible. • We take ownership in everything we do. • We have fun.

  15. What’s in it for Me? • AITP offers a platform to build great leaders: • Opportunity to be recognized as an expert in the industry • Opportunity to be recognized as an author – publishing works • Career opportunities through networking • Presentation/Speaking engagement opportunities • Volunteer opportunities • AITP offers a platform to “Pay it Forward” • Leading and supporting teamwork • Mentoring our next generations • Sharing and collaborating to lead the profession • Community Outreach participation

  16. Tangible Benefits-Discounts and Scholarships • Conferences and seminars • Online IT training • Leadership training • Hardware and software • Printing services • Shipping services • Insurance • Credit cards • Scholarships • Robert Half Technology Scholarships at NCC • Foundation of Information Technology Scholarships (FITE) for AITP Student Members

  17. Benefits of Membership • Chapter meetings, Region Conferences • National Collegiate Conference • ISECON / CONISAR(Info Systems Education/Research Conference) • Robert Half Technology InfoCenter • Information Executive e-Newsletter • Member directory • Discussion forums • Job Opening and Resume posting • Committees and task forces • Leadership opportunities

  18. Classes of Members • Professional – Individuals employed in the Information Technology industry • Student– Individuals entered in a university or college whose degree major is in the Information Technology field • Enterprise– Makes it more beneficial for companies to have multiple employees in AITP. • When joining AITP, also join a chapter. Additional dues apply. If no nearby chapter, then be an “individual member”. • Members are assigned to a geographic Region.

  19. Discount Programs • Multi-Year Discounts on “National” Dues • 15% off 2 year memberships • 20% off 3 year memberships • 30% off 5 year memberships • Unemployed Professional Members Discount • 33% off “national” dues • Enterprise Membership Discount • 23.8% off “national dues” for firms with 3-9 members • 33.3% off “national dues” for firms with 10+ members • Student to Professional Discount • 47.6% off “national” dues for first year after graduation

  20. More Discount Programs • Faculty Advisor Discount • 33.3% off “national” dues • One advisor per student chapter • Senior Membership Discount • Disabled/retired, 60 years old, & a member at least 10 years • 50% off both “national” & “chapter” dues, paid by the member • Emeritus Membership Discount • Qualify for Senior Discount and has Diamond Individual Performance Award • One-third dues, payable by the chapter • Lifetime Discount • 100% discount for DISA recipients and Past Presidents, and members who earned Lifetime Individual Performance Award

  21. AITP Organization • Members • Chapters – Professional & Student • Regions • Districts - for electing Board of Directors • Board of Directors & Executive Committee • Executive Director and HQ Staff • Education Special Interest Group • Student Leadership Council • Committees and Task Forces • See the AITP Governance Page at www.aitp.org.

  22. Regions

  23. AITP Membership • 2507 professional members • 71 chapters • 537 members in 12 chapters in Region 5 • 47 Enterprise Members • 11 in Region 5 • 2478 student members • 223 chapters in universities and colleges across the United States • 616 members in 44 chapters in Region 5

  24. “National’s” Purpose The Umbrella of the Profession • Advocacy • Protects our members careers and the IT profession • Visionary • Leads the profession by defining attributes of an IT professional • Education • Increases the value of IT professionals by delivering programs that enhance their skill sets • Leadership • We are community of leaders who install professionalism in the industry and hold professionals to ethical standards • Support • Web sites, cash, promotional materials, membership tracking

  25. Recognition, Awards and Support • Individual Performance Awards (IPA) • Chapter Outstanding Performance Award COPA • Region & Association Outstanding Chapter • Student Individual and Outstanding Chapter Awards • Professional Chapter Incentive Programs • Region Funding • Distinguished Information Sciences Award (DISA) • Faculty Awards

  26. Regions’ Purpose The Support Structure for Local Chapters • Evangelists • Helps spread the word about the value of AITP • Support Local Chapters • Brings local chapter leaders together to share solutions • Delivering Programs • Region conferences • Developing Leader Volunteers • Chapter Leadership Workshops and one-on-one assistance • Mentorship • Train and support future industry and association leaders

  27. Chapters’ Purpose Chapters are the heart and soul of AITP • This is where members see the most value from AITP • Direct contact with local peers and local companies • Face-to-face networking • Without a lot of travel • Live educational opportunities • At very little cost or time • Development opportunities • Hone your leadership skills • Community outreach • For both the local IT and general community • Mentorship • Support of student chapters

  28. Who We Are • Gender • 70% - Male • 30% - Female • Age • 46% - Over 55 • 30% - Age 46-55 • 16% - Age 36-45 • 7% - Age 26-35 • 3% - Under 25

  29. Who We Are - 2 • Job Position • 23% - Supervisor / Manager / Director • 20% - Project Mgr/Analyst/Programmer • 10% - Professional / Non-Supervisory • 10% - VP / Executive • 9% - Academia • 9% - Retired • 7% - Consultant • 3% - Marketing / Sales

  30. Who We Are - 3 • Employment Sector • 14% - Education • 14% - Finance / Insurance • 14% - Retail/Manufacturing/Distribution • 10% - Telecommunications / IT • 10% - Government • 8% - Self-Employed • 5% - Retired • 25% - Other

  31. Who We Are - 4 • Size of Employer • 14% - under 100 employees • 17% - 100 - 500 employees • 7% - 501 - 1000 employees • 43% - Over 1,000 employees • 10% - Self-employed • 7% - Unemployed / retired

  32. Who We Are - 5 • Years in the Profession • 48% - 26 years or more • 22% - 16-25 years • 8% - 11-15 years • 10% - 6-10 years • 5% - 2-5 years • 5% - Less than 2 years

  33. Who We Are - 6 • Length of Membership • 7% - 1 year or less • 22% - 2-5 years • 22% - 6-10 years • 20% - 11-20 years • 19% - 21-30 years • 9% - More than 30 years • Who Pays Membership • 49% - Member or Honorary • 51% - Employer

  34. Who We Are - 7 • Special Interests or Expertise • 24% - Project Management • 12% - Education / Academia • 10% - Security • 8% - Software Architect • 7% - Enterprise Architecture • 6% - Business Intelligence • 6% - Sales / Marketing • 5% - Data Storage / Management • 25% - Other

  35. Who We Are - 8 • What Skills are Required in Your Job Today? (Select all that apply) • 87% - Soft Skills (Presentations, Writing, Communication, etc.) • 85% - Technical Knowledge • 83% - Business Knowledge • 81% - Ability to Work with Teams • 69% - Project Management • 52% - Other (Negotiation, Financial, Management, Strategic Planning)

  36. Who We Are - 9 • Other Associations Members Belong To: • 53% - Do not belong to other groups • 8% - ACM (Assoc. for Computing Machinery) • 7% - PMI (Project Management Institute) • 6% - IEEE (Inst. Of Electrical & Electronics Engineers) • 3% - SIM (Society for Information Management) • 0.5% - IIBA (Inter. Institute of Business Analysts) • 0.5% - IASA (Inter. Assoc. of Software Architects) • 0.5% - CIPS (Canadian Info. Processing Society) • 22% - Other

  37. What Members Want • Important Member Benefits • 27% - Networking • 15% - Local Chapter Meetings • 15% - Industry news / Papers / Research • 10% - Educational offerings • 11% - Web Portal / Newsletter • 8% - Business Opportunities • 5% - Vendor discounts • 5% - Trade show / Conferences

  38. What Members Want - 2 • Why Members Joined AITP • 53% - Networking • 19% - Programs (meetings) • 10% - Job Opportunities • 17% - Other • Why Members Maintain Membership • 65% - Networking • 15% - Programs (meetings) • 5% - Job Opportunities • 12% - Other

  39. What Members Want - 3 • Are Reasons for Joining Being Met? • 72% - Yes • 19% - Somewhat • 7% - No

  40. What Members Want - 4 • Local Chapter Meeting Attendance • 49% - Attend almost all meetings • 18% - Attend one to three meetings • 13% - Attend four or more meetings • 10% - Unable to attend • 2% - Have not yet attended

  41. What Members Want - 5 • Rating of Chapter Communication • 43% - Excellent • 38% - Good • 8% - Satisfactory • 2% - Poor • Frequency of Chapter Communication • 43% - Excellent • 39% - Good • 8% - Satisfactory • 2% - Poor

  42. What Members Want - 6 • Local Chapter Web Site Visits • 56% - Yes - regularly • 22% - Sometimes • 13% - No • 4% - Don’t know web site address

  43. How Chapters Succeed • Focus on Programs and Publicity – web site, marketing, communications: • Is your chapter web site up to date? • Are you utilizing the chapter landing page on the AITP portal? • Mix of topics – technical, leadership, self development • Benefits to members must be explicitly stated. Make them tangible and personal. (What’s in it for me?) • Re-tell the story, often

  44. How Chapter Succeed - 2 • Students are the future – support and involve them • Check out what other chapters provide their members • Visit their web pages • Participate in region activities and network with your peers in other chapters • Ensure AITP knows your current set of chapter leaders. Ensure your web site and your chapter landing page note the right people. • Do the same for your student chapters. • These leaders get important memos from the Association and Region. • Read Information Executive and the emails from AITP

  45. Maximizing Membership • The value of membership is exposure to new ideas • Take advantage of the opportunity to network and learn • Participate: You get out of your membership what you put into it • Join Local, Region, and / or Association committees

  46. Maximizing Membership - 2 • Support AITP events: • Chapter Meetings • Region and Association Events • National Collegiate Conference • ISECON / CONISAR • Visit the web portal at www.aitp.org and read Information Executive and emails from the Association. • Keep your email address and other contact information current at www.aitp.org.

  47. Questions or Comments? Mark Gilfand, CCP, CPCU, CLU, ChFC 2006 AITP Association President AITP Information Executive Editor AITP Region 5 Vice President Regent: Foundation for Information Technology Education State Farm Insurance Three State Farm Plaza South, K2 Bloomington, Illinois 61791-0001 309-766-3782 mark.gilfand.ah3y@statefarm.com

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