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Mission: To strengthen and inspire leaders of the social sector and their partners in business and government.  Press Release For immediate release The Frances Hesselbein Leadership Institute and the American Management Association (AMA) Partner to Strengthen Leadership in the Social Sector NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 11, 2010 - Collaborations, partnerships and alliances are the mark of great organizations?the indispensable tools of the organization of the future. The Frances Hesselbein Leadership Institute announced today the continued partnership with the American Management Association (AMA) to provide social sector leaders with development and training opportunities. The scholarships will be administered by the Frances Hesselbein Leadership Institute. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply at www.leadertoleader.org/collaboration/ama. AMA has renewed its commitment to provide complimentary attendance to 75 social sector personnel for one of over 140 world-class programs ranging from general management to executive leadership in executive conference centers in Atlanta, Chicago, New York, San Francisco and Arlington, VA. The collaborative award includes one year of membership in the Frances Hesselbein Leadership Institute and a subscription to its award-winning Leader to Leader journal. This program will be administered by the Frances Hesselbein Leadership Institute. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply at www.leadertoleader.org. Melanie Staggers, a 2009 AMA Scholarship recipient participated in AMA?s highly interactive, four-day Myers-Brigs Type Indicator Certification program workshop. ?I just completed my certification training this past week in Chicago and it was such an "eye opening" experience. I look forward to helping many via MBTI. Again, Thank you!? According to AMA President and CEO, Ed Reilly, ?The economic difficulties of the past two years have profoundly affected organizations in the social sector. In times when the services of most organizations are needed even more, the financial resources available to them are restricted. Efficient, effective organizational skills can help in delivering more and better service. The American Management Association is pleased to partner with the Frances Hesselbein Leadership Institute in helping develop management skills that can be of great and lasting help to social sector organizations.? Since 2007, AMA and the Frances Hesselbein Leadership Institute have collaborated to assist social sector organizations in developing strong leaders by offering this collaborative program. ?We welcome the continued partnership with AMA. Providing these complimentary seminars and member benefits speaks directly to our mission to strengthen the leadership of the social sector. Practitioners on every level of expertise can benefit from the myriad of AMA offerings throughout our country. Combining management training and development opportunities, this program provides a dynamic but practical gift to the social sector community,? says Susan Bari, the Frances Hesselbein Leadership Institute?s President and CEO. 2010 program participants will be provided with intellectual resources, opportunities, and discounts designed to enhance leadership effectiveness and support excellence in organizational and professional performance. The program provides leaders with an opportunity to interact with peers across sectors and participate in professional development ? with a chance to learn new leadership skills that can be applied immediately within their organizations.
About the American Management Association American Management Association is a world leader in talent development, advancing the skills of individuals to drive business success. AMA?s approach to improving performance combines experiential learning?learning through doing?with opportunities for ongoing professional growth at every step of one?s career journey. AMA supports the goals of individuals and organizations through a complete range of products and services, including seminars, Webcasts and podcasts, conferences, corporate and government solutions, business books, and research. Organizations worldwide, including the majority of the Fortune 500, turn to AMA as their trusted partner in professional development and draw upon its experience to enhance skills, abilities, and knowledge with noticeable results from day one. For more information, visit www.amanet.org About The Frances Hesselbein Leadership Institute The Frances Hesselbein Leadership Institute?s mission is to strengthen the leadership of the social sector. Established in 1990 as the Peter F. Drucker Foundation for Nonprofit Management, the Institute furthers its mission by providing social sector leaders with the essential leadership wisdom, inspiration and resources to lead for innovation and to build vibrant social sector nonprofit organizations. For more information, visit www.leadertoleader.org. Frances Hesselbein Leadership Institute
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