NMA …THE Leadership Development Organization

1. NMA…THE Leadership Development Organization Creating Leadership Opportunities… together

2. What is NMA? A not-for-profit, professional association where people: • Learn to work together in a global economy • Understand the attributes of great leadership • Develop their leadership competencies • Appreciate the power of interpersonal communication when coupled with technology

3. NMA’s objective... • To utilize our unique chapter-based concept to provide a different kind of leadership development experience

4. How? • By supporting your already ongoing employee development initiatives… • and providing the “experiential” piece that allows people to grow and feel ownership in their own development.

5. Based on what? • People perform best when they are “engaged”… • People CHOOSE to be engaged based upon how they “feel” about their colleagues and their employer… • NMA chapters play a key role in helping people feel that they are part of a team.

6. And we all know… Businesses grow when employees are innovative and creative. Only happy, challenged, and engaged employees are innovative and creative. NMA Leadership Development Chapters foster the environment that makes it all come together!!!

7. NMA chapters… • Foster interpersonal connections… that lead to collaboration and cooperation… which builds trust • Support a collegial atmosphere that breeds creativity • Assist in unleashing talent and nurturing innovation • Showcase their ROI when that innovation bolsters the bottom line

8. The NMA connection… • NMA Chapters help employees become invested…in the chapter…in the organization…in the culture…and in their personal and professional work lives. • When people “feel” opportunities, they can choose to become ENGAGED – committed to one another and to the mission. • Engaged employees “give it their all”.

9. The NMA connection… • Employees connect with one another • The chapter links ongoing learning to HR initiatives • The organization is “seen” in the community

10. Thus… An NMA chapter is your PARTNER in creating the culture and conditions that make an employee WANT to contribute!

11. 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

12. Members elect Board of Directors who make all NMA Policy! How does NMA work? • Policy administered by NMA staff • 4 full time employees & 1 part time employee NMA Directors Assigned to support NMA chapters Governed by its members

13. Lockheed Martin Corporation • The Boeing Company • Blue Cross & Blue Shield • The Robert B. Miller College • Savannah River Site • Harbor-UCLA Medical Center • Rockwell Collins • Dresser-Rand Corporation • The Port of Seattle • Energy Northwest • UTC Aerospace Systems • Lennox Industries • Alcatel-Lucent • Johnson Space Center • Columbus Public Service • CA Cities of Orange, Burbank, and San Diego A sampling of affiliates…

14. Elected • 6 Area Chairs • Appointed by the Chairman: • 4 Function Chairs • Parliamentarian • ICPM Rep. • Steve Menke, CM • NMA Chairman of the Board • Lockheed Martin Leadership Assoc. • Palmdale, CA • Kiran Dambala, CM, PMP • NMA National Vice Chair • Lockheed Martin Leadership Assoc. Ft. Worth, TX 2013 NMA Leadership Team • Nancy Bennett, CM • NMA National Treasurer • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan LDA • Detroit, MI • Candi Creel • NMA National Secretary • UTC Aerospace Systems • Chula Vista, CA • Steve Bailey, CM • NMA President • Dayton, OH • Melinda Hester, CM • 2012 NMA Chairman of the Board • Siemens Corporation • Orlando, FL

15. 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) NMA’s Results-Oriented Leadership Model Derived from a similar model in Results Based Leadership by Ulrich, Zenger, & Smallwood.

16. Chapter/OrganizationInterface • The chapter serves three customers: • Chapter Members • Executive Management • Human Resource/Training Department

17. Build networks both internally and externally, in each company… and across all the business areas Provide opportunities to reinforce organizational cultures NMA chapters. . .

18. Increase communication between and among operating units Provide real opportunities to practice teamwork and reinforce teambuilding Our leadership associations . . .

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

20. Create their own “niche” for helping reduce stress brought about by ongoing change Become “change agent” vehicles in order to help people survive and grow NMA chapters . . .

21. 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 A continuous learning environment. . .

22. Opportunities to share their vision with key personnel on a regular basis Networking opportunities with a broad base of employees to maintain the pulse of the community 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 For executive management, the chapters provide...

23. Employees feel increasingly valued and appreciated They see executive leadership “walking the talk” Everyone “feels” part of the same team, whether military, civilian, contractor, etc. New employees are integrated into the organization much more quickly via NMA programs and activities And in return for that support...

24. NMA chapter newsletters • Webinars, individualized e-learning • Group/classroom leadership courses and programs • Chapter meetings with speakers and leadership facilitators • NEW NMA “Career Counseling Catalog” to ease transitioning workers • Awards and certificates programs to recognize achievements Some “personal” benefits…

25. Participate in NMA LEADS… the association world’s FIRST online assessment and Leadership Evaluation & Development System • Receive CEU for chapter-conducted training via NMA’s membership in IACET (Int’l. Assoc. for Continuing Education & Training) • Become “Certified Managers” through our partnership with ICPM…The Institute for Certified Professional Managers Through NMA, members can also

26. People demonstrate traits and abilities not fully utilized in their current assignments. • Employees “experience” leadership via being active in the chapter in a “safe environment”. • Chapter leaders grow and transfer new skills back to the workplace • The organization more fully develops its bench strength and people become ready to handle new duties and responsibilities when the need arises. Practicing leadership skills…

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