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The IFMA Foundation's purpose is to provide greater resources and educational opportunities to facility management professionals and those who support the FM industry. 
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IFMA Facility Fusion 2012
Volunteer Leader Training
In addition to offering high-level FM education, industry-specific sessions and a two-day exposition, Facility Fusion provides training for IFMA volunteer leaders. An entire topic track is dedicated to Leading & Managing as a chapter or council leader.
Whether you're currently in a leadership role or you expect to step into one, this is your best opportunity to gain tips, strategies and fresh ideas for growing membership and developing your leadership skills. Member registration is US$499 if you register before March 2, 2012. Register Now »
Leading & Managing
Volunteer Leader Track Sessions:
| Wednesday, April 11, 2012 | |
| 10 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Sustainable Facility Leadership: People First! |
| 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Power Speakers |
| 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Building Your Professional Presence: The Facility Manager's Guide to Looking Like You've Got What It Takes |
| 2:45 p.m. – 4 p.m. | The 10 L's of Leadership |
| 4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Expo Grand Opening & Welcome Reception |
| Thursday, April 12, 2012 | |
| 8 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Keynote Speaker |
| 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Transparent Writing: How to Think Clearly & Write Persuasively |
| 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Expo & Lunch |
| 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. | Creating a Member Volunteer Experience, Part 1 |
| 3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Creating a Member Volunteer Experience, Part 2 |
Creating a Member Volunteer Experience
Speaker: Peggy Hoffman, CAE, Mariner Management & Marketing
Creating an exceptional member experience is tougher than ever for chapter and council leaders. You need members to attend and get involved. Discuss common barriers to volunteering and how to overcome them. Discover what it takes to bring in and keep members. Review key trends in association management and volunteerism that can help you build and manage your communities. Learn how to translate data into action you can use and craft a winning strategy.
| Friday, April 13, 2012 | |
| 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. | Chapter & Council Leader Best Practice Sharing, Part 1 |
| 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Chapter & Council Leader Best Practice Sharing, Part 2 |
Chapter & Council Leader Best Practice Sharing
What areas of chapter or council management keep you awake at night? Come prepared with questions, as well as examples of what's working well for you. IFMA chapter and council support staff will lead the discussion. Share challenges and solutions on managing your communities. Take away best practices for further discussion with your boards and committees.
| 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Council Lunch & Learn |
| 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. | Council Hosted Facility Tours |
Learn more at www.ifmafacilityfusion.org »
