Building upon last year's very successful program, the Association of Midwest Museums (AMM) is pleased to present the 2013 Leadership Academy. The AMM Leadership Academy, scheduled for September 23-27, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois, is designed for mid-level museum professionals and new directors. The AMM Leadership Academy will provide specific leadership knowledge and skill development in an affordable and time-sensitive format and will teach participants to incorporate theories of leadership into management practices and business operations. In addition to leadership training, participants will form a cohort of peers who will serve as an invaluable network throughout their careers.

Sessions will include:

• Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership
• Emotional Intelligence and Leadership
• Coaching Conversation
• The Case for Strategy
• Strategy: From Vision to Plan
• Museum Trustees: How Do You Create a Successful Leadership Partnership?
• Creating a Culture of Philanthropy
• Using Conversational Finance to Drive Discussion, Change, and Strategy
• Innovation and Leadership

The early-bird registration deadline is Sunday, July 30, 2013. To download a program for the AMM Leadership Academy, visit the AMM website at http://www.midwestmuseums.org/pdfs/2013%20Leadership%20Program.pdf

Here are some comments from last year's attendees:

"The Leadership Academy fulfilled a critical step in my professional growth. The weeklong program spanned a range of topics from innovative thinking and strategic planning to fostering positive governance structures and philanthropy engagement. In addition to these resources, the personal connections made with fellow attendees and presenters
have aided me as I move forward in my career. I absolutely encourage my colleagues to attend this program so we can continue to build strong leadership within the communities we serve."

"This whole program was well-conceived and planned, and came at a perfect time for me. I was extremely impressed with each presenter and what they brought to the table. The conversations fostered here will serve as a road map for future discussions at my institution."

"This was incredibly inspiring/helpful and unique. Ten years of conference material in one intensive experience."

For more information, contact Brian Bray at [log in to unmask] or at 314-746-4557.

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