ABAI is pleased to offer a Leadership Training Session for officers of ABAI Special Interest Groups (SIGs) for the purpose of providing strategies for guiding the growth of SIGs and providing services to members and constituents. This training is for SIG leaders only. Although the SIG training is free for up to three officers per SIG, registration is required. This event is closed; attendance is by invitation only.
TRAINING AGENDA
Introduction to the SIG Board and ABAI Resources for SIGs (Christy Alligood)
Choosing the Right Technology for Your SIG (Amanda Kelly, Mark Mattaini, Matt Brodhead, Josh Pritchard)
This discussion will focus on how to choose between the many available communication technologies (websites, Facebook, Twitter, etc.) based on SIG communication goals. Panelists will share their experiences in this regard, including pros and cons of different technologies, and recommend goal-oriented strategies.
Creating Collaborations and Sustaining Momentum
-Strategies for sustaining momentum between ABAI conventions (Christy Alligood)
-Collaborating with ABAI chapters on additional conference participation (Heather McGee)
-SIG/SIG collaborations (Ben Witts)
-SIG/ABAI Program Area collaborations (Cindy Anderson)
This panel will focus on ideas for creating different types of collaborations amongst SIGs and other entities, as well as setting contingencies for sustained momentum within SIGs.
Breakout Sessions
Following the panel discussions, the panelists will be available for two topical “breakout group” discussions, focused on the panel topics. |