This presentation was delivered at NADO's Annual Training Conference, held in Anchorage, Alaska on September 9-12, 2017. What leadership skills are needed for a first time ED? Do you have what it takes to be successful as an ED? If you want to proactively direct your career path and become an ED this session is for you. In this session you will assess your current skill base and compare it to what is expected in most ED positions. Then we will review some key competencies and the best practices for building them to get you prepared for your first ED position. Monica Scamardo, President, Variate, Round Rock, TX Sponsored by Three Rivers Planning and Development District

1. Emerging Leaders:
Best Practices You Need to
Become a Successful ED
Dr. Monica Scamardo
monica@variateconsulting.com

7. 1. Leadership Brand

8. 2. Build Trust

9. 3. Clarify Expectations
• Work with the board to determine objectives
• Communicate expectations to staff clearly

10. 4. Learn About the Organization
Before Changing It

12. 5. Create & Cast a Clear Vision

13. 6. Understand & Address
Organizational Red Flags
•Continue
•Start
•Stop

14. 7. Keep a Laser Focus on
What is Essential

15. 8. Leverage Your Board

16. 9. Develop Staff

17. •Consistently
•Routinely
•Clearly
•Frequently
10.

18. Dr. Monica Scamardo
monica@variateconsulting.com
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