Association 201

Master the Skills You Need to Succeed in Today's Workforce

Association 201: Elevate Your Expertise & Accelerate Your Career

Are you ready to level up? The workplace is evolving, and professionals who master essential skills will lead the way. Association 201 is an immersive, high-impact course designed to equip association professionals with the critical skills needed to thrive in today’s dynamic environment.

Backed by the Essential Skills Study 2024, this course delivers tangible, career-changing takeaways to boost performance, innovation, and leadership across every level of an association.

Why This Course?

Gain Future-Proof Skills – Master functional and growth-oriented skills identified as critical for career advancement
Enhance Your Leadership Potential – Strengthen decision-making, relationship-building, and innovation strategies
Drive Real Impact – Learn intrapreneurship techniques and emerging industry trends that shape the future
Boost Your Career Trajectory – Take control of your development and position yourself for promotions

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Modern Leadership Styles – Apply New Power Leadership strategies to inspire and influence
Intrapreneurship & Innovation – Learn how to champion change and drive new initiatives
Data-Driven & Strategic Thinking – Enhance decision-making through critical thinking and analytics
The Art of Relationship-Building – Strengthen internal and external collaborations
Technology & Emerging Trends – Leverage digital tools to future-proof your career

Who Should Attend

Mid-level association professionals looking to:

Improve leadership competencies and job performance
Build more effective teams and drive better organizational outcomes
Stay ahead of workforce trends and lead change with confidence

Not in a supervisory role? No problem! This course is designed for all professionals ready to maximize their impact, regardless of title.

💡 This is your opportunity to stay ahead, sharpen your expertise, and future-proof your career.

Program Outline

Module 1: Embracing New Power Leadership

- Understanding New Power Leadership principles: open, participatory, and peer-driven.
- Exploring different contemporary leadership styles and approaches.
- Expanding the sphere of influence for effective leadership.

Module 2: Unlocking Intrapreneurship

- Defining intrapreneurship and its importance in association development.
- Identifying opportunities for innovative approaches within associations.
- Empowering individuals to drive stronger organizations and create greater member value.

Module 3: Tomorrow Is Now: Navigating Emerging Trends

- Exploring emerging thinking and new technologies shaping the future of associations.
- Charting a path today to ensure a brighter future for all associations.
- Analyzing the impact of emerging trends on organizational strategies.

Module 4: Power Up Your Personal Leadership

- Leveraging expertise, innovation, and connections to break through to the next leadership level.
- Compelling tailored experiences for effective leadership.
- Curating and leveraging your personal brand.

Module 5: Empowering Middle Management

- Specialized training to strengthen leadership skills and advance team development.
- Harnessing the power of the Association Forum community for support and growth.
- Effective strategies to navigate complex organizational dynamics and foster cohesive interdepartmental collaboration.

Module 6: Mastering Career Development Skills and Opportunities

- Accessing premier resources to master the skills necessary for career advancement.
- Understanding association professional career paths and opportunities.
- Building a network of peers, mentors, and experts for personal and professional growth.

March 26, 2026
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Association Forum Office
10 S. Riverside Plaza, Chicago

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August 11-12, 2026
9 a.m.–12 p.m. each day
Virtual

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March 23, 2027
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Association Forum Office
10 S. Riverside Plaza, Chicago

Registration opens soon!

To receive an invoice and pay via check/ACH, please contact education@associationforum.org.

Pricing

	Early Rate (through March 5)	Regular Rate (March 6 or after)
Member	$390	$465
Nonmember	$505	$655

Note: Receive a 10% discount when five or more individuals register together!

As a CAE Registered Provider educational program related to the CAE exam content outline, this program may be applied for 5.67 credits (pending approval) toward your CAE application or renewal professional development requirements.

Moderators - March 2026

Bob Moore, MA, CAE, is a recognized leader in association management with 20 years’ experience serving major national and international organizations

Bob is currently the Executive Director of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians. Previously, he was the first chief operating officer of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association and the first executive director of the Technology Councils of North America (TECNA). At the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Moore was Vice President, Knowledge and Learning. In his positions, Moore is known for being a catalyst of change and growth.

A graduate of Illinois State University with a BS in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Moore earned his MA in Organizational Communications from the University of Northern Iowa and is currently obtaining his MS in Learning & Organizational Change from Northwestern University. Moore is also an ASAE Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP) scholar and Board Member of Association Forum.

Jacqualine Price Osafo, MBA, CAE, is the executive director of the Society of American Archivists (SAA). In this role, she champions and expands the association’s existing work — and leadership — in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. She works to embrace new perspectives within the profession and the association as well as reviews the association’s program and product offerings to ensure that SAA is relevant to all stakeholders.

Jackie has presented more than forty industry related topics for Association Forum, ASAE, African Society of Association Executives and many others. Jackie has served as vice-chair and chair committees, Special Interest Groups. She is an ASAE’s Diversity Executive Leadership (DELP) Scholar and in has received Association Forum’s Professional Achievement Award and Woman of Influence Award.

Jackie is a Certified Association Executive (CAE). She earned her MBA from the University of IL at Urbana-Champaign and her BA from DePaul University.