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PROGRAMS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. BEST PRACTICES Washington State Chapter - FEI. PURPOSE OF PROGRAMS. Engage and inform existing members Provide CPE credit Provide opportunities for sponsor participation or assistance Provide venues for networking Attract new members. Adding Value.
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PROGRAMS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BEST PRACTICES Washington State Chapter - FEI
PURPOSE OF PROGRAMS • Engage and inform existing members • Provide CPE credit • Provide opportunities for sponsor participation or assistance • Provide venues for networking • Attract new members
Adding Value • Know your membership and their interests • Look at what is available in other forums • Be relevant, think ahead to tomorrow’s issues • Provide variety of venues • Don’t always be technical – mix it up!
Keys to Success • Strong Committee • Formal Process • Work ahead • Tie desired result into value proposition • Always have a back-up plan • Get feedback!
Washington State Chapter • Programs • Dinner Programs and Special Events • Professional Development • Pre-Meeting CPE oriented sessions • Networking • Breakfast Group • Partner Programs • NACD, IIA, RIMS joint events
Strategic Questions • What program content is attractive to the next generation of CFO’s? • What venues/delivery channels does the next generation of CFO’s prefer?