Short Shots of Intense Education...

xPresso Ed is a fast-paced program in a small group environment.

To register for an event, please note the date and go to the Events Calendar.
There "click" on that event, read a detailed description of the workshop and register. 

New to association management? Get fast-tracked in your career.

Been in association management a while? Sharpen your skills and gain new perspective on old issues.

Association supplier? Go beyond just "making the sale."
Become a valued partner by learning about challenges your clients face.

Here's what some of last year's participants said about the xPresso Ed experience ...

“The quality of the content and presentation were exactly what I needed, and I love the pace of the program. I plan to participate in all of them and spread the word.”
Cees Molenaar, Executive Director, CALPASC San Diego

“It was great. Shelly was absolutely fabulous. I don't think I've ever seen people applaud the speaker at an educational event before. Very helpful.”
Gina McGregor, Communications Director, Chang, Ruthenberg & Long

Who Should Attend?

• New association staff
• Association staff who want to learn more about what their fellow team members do
• A CEO who wants a quick, yet complete, dose of information on a particular topic
• An executive beginning the CAE preparation process*
  

The Modules Will Rotate

During the 2009/10 program year, the Capital Southern California Regions will host Modules 5-8 while the Bay Area and San Diego Regions will host Modules 1-4. This scheduling allows professionals throughout the state, who so desire, to complete the entire series within the year with minimal traveling.

NEW THIS YEAR - Both the Bay Area and Southern California Regions will have "DoubleShot" sessions - one module in the morning and one in the afternoon to get the most out of the time away from the office.

xPresso Ed 2009/10 Schedule
(see Module descriptions below)

Capital Region  8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Hosted by - The Safety Center, Inc.
Module 5 - Thursday, July 9, 2009
Module 6 - Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Module 7 - Thursday, February 25, 2010
Module 8 - Thursday, May 13, 2010

Bay Area Region - DoubleShot Workshops   9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Hosted by - Professional Assn for Childhood Education
Module 1 & 2 - Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Module 3 & 4 - Thursday, March 11, 2010

Southern California Region  9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Hosted by - Los Angeles County Bar Association
Module 5 & 6 - Thursday, September 10, 2009
Module 7 & 8 - Wednesday, May 26, 2010

San Diego Region   1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Hosted by - San Diego County Apartment Assn
Module 1 - Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Module 2 - Thursday, October 15, 2009
Module 3 - Thursday, March 18, 2010
Module 4 - Thursday, June 24, 2010

Module Descriptions

Module 1 - xPresso Management - Fake it 'til You Make It - Key Strategies in Organizational Dynamics
Covers both the operational and financial management of a successfull and forward moving organization.

Module 2 - xPresso Knowledge - Immersion; Collaboration; Growth - Powerful Models of Thought
Investigates strategic planning and how to capture, organize and leverage knowledge.  Learn how to think about your business goals and research methods in an intentional way.

Module 3 - xPresso Leadership - Livin' La Vida Loca - Setting Emergent Talent Free
Solidifies the leadership skills necessary for you to walk the talk of a successful association staffer or executive.  Ethics, diversity, relationships and negotiating skills will be reviewed in detail.

Module 4 - xPresso Administration - Encouraging the Science of Controlled Chaos
Immerses you in the administrative tools necessary for a healthy, productive association from human resources and technology to legal issues, facility management and vendor relationships.  You will learn how to administer it all.

Module 5 - xPresso Structure - Taming the Tricky Governance Hydra
Discusses in detail the inner workings of associations, from governance models, bylaws and policies to volunteers, divisions and communities of practice.  The lines will be drawn and effective communication will be at an all time high.

Module 6 - xPresso Relations - Inside, Outside, Upside, Downside
Examines how to build effective government relations, public relations and member relations programs and how internal and external communications impact those three critical program areas.

Module 7 - xPresso Membership - Help Yourself to Whatever's in the Fridge - Welcoming Your Members Home
Takes you through the entire member experience from prospecting, recruitment and retention to managing your ongoing relationship.

Module 8 - xPresso Programs - Lacing Your Programs with the Catnip of Excellence
Touches on the programs, products and services that make each association unique and value-based.

*As an educational program related to the CAE examination content outline, this program may be applied for CAE application or renewal credit.  Participation in this program will earn 3 CAE hours per class.  (Note: This program is not endorsed or affiliated with the CAE program, and no program is required to meet eligibility requirements.  For more information on CAE, visit www.asaecenter.org)

Click here to download a flyer with all the dates and Modules listed.