Board Oversight Group on Leadership Development
An Update from the Co-chairs
An Update from the Co-chairs
July 9, 2006
ACS Councilors Newsletter Article
BOG Update
Carol A. Duane and Eric Bigham, Co-chairs
Fellow Councilors:
Phase One implementation of the ACS Leadership Development Learning System (LDLS) is moving along right
on schedule, under the direction and coordination of the ACS Board Oversight Group for Leadership
Development (BOG). This key underpinning of the ACS’ transformed training program for all Society volunteers is
designed to prepare ACS members for current and future leadership roles with training on appropriate
competencies useful not only in their ACS volunteer positions but valuable in the work world as well.
Shortly after the spring national meeting in Atlanta, the BOG and its Skills Implementation Working Group met
with our learning system and leadership skills development consultants to provide the ACS insights and
perspectives necessary for the consultants to custom-tailor the Phase One learning assets to align with ACS-
specific strategic goals, activities, and leadership opportunities. Two of this year’s modules are planned as e-
mediated courses: The ACS and You and Articulating Personal Goals; the other three, Communication Skills,
Coaching and Feedback, and Involving Volunteers, are designed for the facilitated workshop format. Pilot testing
of the workshop courses is planned in two segments, one in late August, the other during the September national
meeting in San Francisco. A diverse, cross-Society sampling of current and emerging ACS leaders
representative of the various Society groups, both local and national, will be selected to try out these learning
assets. Their feedback will be utilized to refine these courses for implementation in the Leadership Development
Learning Program.
At this same late spring BOG work session, the group also customized the LDLS’ built-in feedback mechanism --
the 360° assessment instrument -- to reflect the ACS’ culture and volunteer environment. This 360° tool will be
tested in conjunction with the piloting of the Extraordinary Leaders workshop, the training course designed for
advanced leaders, prior to the fall national meeting. A diverse population of developing and advanced leaders
representing the various ACS leadership arenas has been invited to pilot this training asset designed for
volunteers in intermediate to advanced leadership roles within the Society.
The Pipeline Working Group (PWG) held its own separate working session in June to define specifications for the
Leadership Development Learning System’s web presence and access for entry into the ACS volunteer pipeline.
The group also discussed marketing efforts for the new system, and developed a request for proposal to retain a
qualified marketing/consulting firm to engage ACS members who aren’t involved yet, and employers who would
allow and encourage these members to be involved in ACS activities. The PWG is also examining recognition
efforts as a way to retain volunteers, and discussed methods by which local sections and divisions currently
recognize members. Several suggestions to facilitate recognition of volunteers by sections and divisions that
currently do not do so in any way were also examined. Plans for the initial roll out of the Phase One learning
assets at next spring’s national meeting in Chicago were also begun.
In San Francisco, BOG members will visit the various Council stakeholder groups at their committee meetings to
update councilors on the BOG’s activities and goals. As we proceed with the LDLS implementation, we cannot
emphasize enough the importance of feedback. We invite your comment, input and participation in our
implementation efforts. Send your thoughts to leaders@acs.org. We look forward to hearing from you.
ACS Councilors Newsletter Article
BOG Update
Carol A. Duane and Eric Bigham, Co-chairs
Fellow Councilors:
Phase One implementation of the ACS Leadership Development Learning System (LDLS) is moving along right
on schedule, under the direction and coordination of the ACS Board Oversight Group for Leadership
Development (BOG). This key underpinning of the ACS’ transformed training program for all Society volunteers is
designed to prepare ACS members for current and future leadership roles with training on appropriate
competencies useful not only in their ACS volunteer positions but valuable in the work world as well.
Shortly after the spring national meeting in Atlanta, the BOG and its Skills Implementation Working Group met
with our learning system and leadership skills development consultants to provide the ACS insights and
perspectives necessary for the consultants to custom-tailor the Phase One learning assets to align with ACS-
specific strategic goals, activities, and leadership opportunities. Two of this year’s modules are planned as e-
mediated courses: The ACS and You and Articulating Personal Goals; the other three, Communication Skills,
Coaching and Feedback, and Involving Volunteers, are designed for the facilitated workshop format. Pilot testing
of the workshop courses is planned in two segments, one in late August, the other during the September national
meeting in San Francisco. A diverse, cross-Society sampling of current and emerging ACS leaders
representative of the various Society groups, both local and national, will be selected to try out these learning
assets. Their feedback will be utilized to refine these courses for implementation in the Leadership Development
Learning Program.
At this same late spring BOG work session, the group also customized the LDLS’ built-in feedback mechanism --
the 360° assessment instrument -- to reflect the ACS’ culture and volunteer environment. This 360° tool will be
tested in conjunction with the piloting of the Extraordinary Leaders workshop, the training course designed for
advanced leaders, prior to the fall national meeting. A diverse population of developing and advanced leaders
representing the various ACS leadership arenas has been invited to pilot this training asset designed for
volunteers in intermediate to advanced leadership roles within the Society.
The Pipeline Working Group (PWG) held its own separate working session in June to define specifications for the
Leadership Development Learning System’s web presence and access for entry into the ACS volunteer pipeline.
The group also discussed marketing efforts for the new system, and developed a request for proposal to retain a
qualified marketing/consulting firm to engage ACS members who aren’t involved yet, and employers who would
allow and encourage these members to be involved in ACS activities. The PWG is also examining recognition
efforts as a way to retain volunteers, and discussed methods by which local sections and divisions currently
recognize members. Several suggestions to facilitate recognition of volunteers by sections and divisions that
currently do not do so in any way were also examined. Plans for the initial roll out of the Phase One learning
assets at next spring’s national meeting in Chicago were also begun.
In San Francisco, BOG members will visit the various Council stakeholder groups at their committee meetings to
update councilors on the BOG’s activities and goals. As we proceed with the LDLS implementation, we cannot
emphasize enough the importance of feedback. We invite your comment, input and participation in our
implementation efforts. Send your thoughts to leaders@acs.org. We look forward to hearing from you.
Another summary from "Committee News"
Dear Committee Chairs: Phase One implementation of the ACS Leadership Development Learning System
(LDLS) is moving along, under the direction and coordination of the ACS Board Oversight Group for Leadership
Development (BOG). The ACS’ transformed training program for all Society volunteers is designed to prepare
ACS members for current and future leadership roles with training on appropriate competencies useful not only
in their ACS volunteer positions but valuable in the work world as well.
In late April, the BOG and its Skills Implementation Working Group met with our consultants to provide the ACS
insights and perspectives necessary for the consultants to custom-tailor the Phase One learning assets to align
with ACSspecific strategic goals, activities, and leadership opportunities. Two of this year’s modules are planned
as e-mediated courses: The ACS and You and Articulating Personal Goals; the other three, Communication
Skills, Coaching and Feedback, and Involving Volunteers, are designed for the facilitated workshop format. Pilot
testing of the workshop courses is planned in two segments, one in late August, the other during the fall national
meeting in San Francisco. A diverse, cross-Society sampling of current and emerging ACS leaders
representative of the various Society groups, both local and national, will be selected to try out these learning
assets.
The group also customized the LDLS’ built-in feedback mechanism - the 360° assessment instrument - to reflect
the ACS’ culture and volunteer environment. This 360° tool will be tested in conjunction with the piloting of the
Extraordinary Leaders workshop, the training course designed for advanced leaders, prior to the fall national
meeting. The Pipeline Working Group (PWG) held its own separate working session in June to define
specifications for the Leadership Development Learning System’s web presence and access for entry into the
ACS volunteer pipeline. The group also discussed marketing efforts for the new system, and developed a
request for a proposal to retain a qualified marketing/ consulting firm to engage ACS members who aren’t
involved yet, and employers who would allow and encourage these members to be involved in ACS activities.
The PWG is also examining recognition efforts as a way to retain volunteers, and discussed methods by which
local sections and divisions currently recognize members In San Francisco, BOG members will visit the various
stakeholder groups at their committee meetings to update them on the BOG’s activities and goals. As we
proceed with the LDLS implementation, we cannot emphasize enough the importance of feedback. We invite
your comment, input, and participation in our implementation efforts. Send your thoughts to leaders@ acs.org.
We look forward to hearing from you.
“In San Francisco, BOG members will visit the various stakeholder groups at their committee meetings to update
them on BOG’s activities and goals.”
Dear Committee Chairs: Phase One implementation of the ACS Leadership Development Learning System
(LDLS) is moving along, under the direction and coordination of the ACS Board Oversight Group for Leadership
Development (BOG). The ACS’ transformed training program for all Society volunteers is designed to prepare
ACS members for current and future leadership roles with training on appropriate competencies useful not only
in their ACS volunteer positions but valuable in the work world as well.
In late April, the BOG and its Skills Implementation Working Group met with our consultants to provide the ACS
insights and perspectives necessary for the consultants to custom-tailor the Phase One learning assets to align
with ACSspecific strategic goals, activities, and leadership opportunities. Two of this year’s modules are planned
as e-mediated courses: The ACS and You and Articulating Personal Goals; the other three, Communication
Skills, Coaching and Feedback, and Involving Volunteers, are designed for the facilitated workshop format. Pilot
testing of the workshop courses is planned in two segments, one in late August, the other during the fall national
meeting in San Francisco. A diverse, cross-Society sampling of current and emerging ACS leaders
representative of the various Society groups, both local and national, will be selected to try out these learning
assets.
The group also customized the LDLS’ built-in feedback mechanism - the 360° assessment instrument - to reflect
the ACS’ culture and volunteer environment. This 360° tool will be tested in conjunction with the piloting of the
Extraordinary Leaders workshop, the training course designed for advanced leaders, prior to the fall national
meeting. The Pipeline Working Group (PWG) held its own separate working session in June to define
specifications for the Leadership Development Learning System’s web presence and access for entry into the
ACS volunteer pipeline. The group also discussed marketing efforts for the new system, and developed a
request for a proposal to retain a qualified marketing/ consulting firm to engage ACS members who aren’t
involved yet, and employers who would allow and encourage these members to be involved in ACS activities.
The PWG is also examining recognition efforts as a way to retain volunteers, and discussed methods by which
local sections and divisions currently recognize members In San Francisco, BOG members will visit the various
stakeholder groups at their committee meetings to update them on the BOG’s activities and goals. As we
proceed with the LDLS implementation, we cannot emphasize enough the importance of feedback. We invite
your comment, input, and participation in our implementation efforts. Send your thoughts to leaders@ acs.org.
We look forward to hearing from you.
“In San Francisco, BOG members will visit the various stakeholder groups at their committee meetings to update
them on BOG’s activities and goals.”
