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As part of the Society's mission to empower grounds professionals and foster leadership, PGMS offers the LEAD program. This initiative provides comprehensive training, education, and guidance aimed at cultivating the next generation of sustainable leaders. Aligned with PGMS®'s strategic plan, this program underscores our commitment to nurturing and developing leaders who will shape a sustainable future. Now in its third year, LEAD invites current and future leaders on a transformative 13-month journey. Participants will experience a professional development program designed to build resilient, empathetic leaders who foster a positive, engaging, and exemplary company culture. Leadership Areas addressed include:
Registration is available for the Base Package only until October 20, 2024. Registration for the Conference Package closed Friday, September 6.
Program Support Underwritten by:
"Culture Eats Strategy For Breakfast" - Peter Drucker Culture is not developed overnight. Culture is developed and cultivated by authentic and transparent organizational leaders who consciously and consistently demonstrate behavior that aligns with the organizational culture they wish to foster. In turn, these leaders become brand ambassadors that attract motivated and qualified talent, and retain and cultivate current talent. The Case for Leadership Education - 41% of respondents said that learning opportunities are what keep them engaged at work (Source) - “94% of employees would stay at a company longer if it invested in their career development” (2018 LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report) but many said that lack of time was the biggest obstacle to learning. Cultures driven by leaders who engage in professional development and in turn, encourage their employees to participate in professional development see increases in workplace synergy, employee engagement, and reduce employee turnover. The Cost of Losing An Employee Built In reports that the average costs to replace an employee are: - $1,500 for hourly employees - 100 to 150% of an employee's salary for technical positions - Up to 213% of an employee's salary for C-suite positions Costs, both tangible and intangible include: - Recruiting (advertising, interviewing, screening and hiring) - Onboarding and Training - Lost productivity (can take new employees 1-2 years to reach same productivity levels of existing employees) - Poor engagement (high turnover lowers morale, leads to disengaged employees and in turn, less productivity) - Cultural Impact (if top talent leaves, people are going to ask why) The PGMS LEAD Program is open to individuals who want to develop, improve, and grow leadership skills. This could include grounds managers and technicians, as well as others who serve the municipalities, sports fields, campuses, parks, clubs, or other organizations that require strong team building and leadership skills. The program is beneficial for both experienced and developing leaders. Whether you are new to a leadership role, hoping to grow into a leadership responsibility, or seeking to expand your skills in your current leadership position, the LEAD speakers and topics offer valuable takeaways, plus opportunities for interaction with fellow participants. Requirements:
To Apply:
"Culture First Mindset" - Joe Schmit "How to Have a Great Day Every Day" - Steve Beck "Optimizing the Workforce" - Dr. Patti Weiter "Creating Drama Free Teams That Get Results" - Dennis McIntee "Be Clear: Lead in Relationship to Reality" - Sarah Young "Workplace Mental Health" - Lisa Goatley, M.S. L.P.C. Culture First Mindset - Through Compassion, Connections, and Clarity Imagine having everyone on your team excited to be there, work hard to be productive and feel valued. This happens when you build a Culture First Mindset and the result is a healthy, happy, more connected team that believes in the mission of the organization. The by-product is WOW customer service and a culture others envy. Every organization needs to be nimble coming out of the pandemic. Through research, Joe has discoved that elite organizations build World Class Culture through Compassion, Connections, and Clarity. Tangible Takeaways - Recruiting & Retaining Talented Employees - Developing a High-Performance, Highly Engaged Team - Improving Engagement and Collaboration - Fostering Less Stress, Less Wasted Time and Less Complacency Creating Drama Free Teams That Get Results Leading a high-trust, high-performance team that gets results is possible. It’s also possible to do it without putting in more hours and working harder. Creating an ownership culture free of drama, victim mentalities, and blame assigning helps leaders leverage their most valuable asset-their team members. This interactive workshop gives you the practical skills you need to eliminate all the excuses, not only from your team, but every relationship today. - Discover the two trust-building skills necessary to create buy-in with your team - Understand how to remove emotion from situations to facilitate change - Master the art of coaching through the GPS Methodoloy™ - Learn the coaching questions that are guaranteed to create ownership within your team - Develop two core competencies guaranteed to help you build trust with anyone Dr. Patti Weiter is a psychologist, public speaker, and consultant, dedicated to helping leaders improve performance, engage employees, and reduce burnout. In this workshop leaders will: - Learn the step by step process to build a burnout prevention plan that can reduce workforce turnover and invigorate your employees How to Have a Great Day Every Day! Join Steve as he shares the insights into how we set the tone for every interaction. Steve will provide the insights and methods that will assist you in better understanding your ability to make a positive difference on a daily basis in every interaction. Walk away with the tools to change attitudes and mindsets so that you can make your day flow smoothly with clients, coworkers, family and everyone in their life.
- What it takes to ‘Have a Great Day Every Day’ - The impact of body language and the message it sends - The importance of ‘Leading One’s FUNK at the Door’ - How to ‘Fire Up’ every day regardless of the day of the week Oftentimes conflict is not a results of what happens or doesn’t happen, but rather it is the product of misaligned expectations about what we thought was going to happen. During this session, explore how we can reduce conflict, improve our communication, and maximize results by creating clear containers for conversations, meetings, projects, and relationships. Specifically, LEAD participants will look at: - Assumptions – what they are, how to identify them, how they get in the way of collaborative relationships, and how to set them aside - Designing Clear Containers – setting our relationships and conversations up for success up front (and redesigning, as needed, due to a change in context or as issues arise - Reducing Conflict by Clarifying Expectations Up Front Workplace Mental Health Lisa is a licensed professional counselor in private practice. She has been a psychotherapist for 35 years. She works with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, and burnout, and family issues. She also works with those who have a history of trauma. Her presentation on Workplace Mental Health will help participants:
Steve Miller is a seasoned entrepreneur who has built successful businesses across multiple industries. Steve’s 20+ years as an entrepreneur has given him real-world experience which translates into easy-to-use principles for everyday life in the business world. His passion is inspiring people to be brave in their ambitions, even if they fail initially. When you listen to Steve, you will find your strength to lead others, be encouraged to pursue ideas you have shelved and make the calls you have postponed. Steve is the creator of leadership workshops and training programs. His unique approach, grounded in everyday life, relaxes the audience so they can participate in the learning process. Steve is married and has three children. When not working, Steve is involved in his local community and coaches basketball. He has completed two Iron Man triathlons and enjoys mountain biking, and scuba diving. 
Brandon Haley, CGM will serve as the 2023-2024 Dean of Leadership, overseeing all education sessions in collaboration with the PGMS Executive Director, Stephanie Bruno, CAE Brandon Haley, based in Birmingham, AL, is a Senior Project Manager - Sustainability and Grounds for SSC Services for Education, a University and K-12 facilities services provider. He is a Certified Grounds Manager through the Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) where he also serves as a Director at Large on the National Board. Brandon has over 24 years in the Green Industry, with leadership experience in golf courses, landscape contracting, and site based operation in corporate and educational settings. His educational background includes a Bachelors in Turfgrass from Clemson University, an MBA from University of Alabama - Birmingham, and a Masters in Environmental Science and Policy from Johns Hopkins University. He has had the honor of being awarded multiple Grand Green Star Awards from PGMS, is a Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor through the Irrigation Association, and a published Green Industry Author. Brandon's passion of the industry is matched only by his desire to help others grow. The 2024-2025 LEAD program has limited capacity. Preference is given to members of PGMS. Tuition New! Starting with the 2024-2025 program, PGMS offers two options for enrollment in LEAD: BASE PACKAGE: Registration Open Until October 20, 2024
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CONFERENCE PACKAGE: Registration for this Option Closed September 6
Includes the BASE PACKAGE PLUS registration fees for the 2024 AND 2025 PGMS Annual Conferences **PGMS Members enjoy discounted rates on LEAD tuition, and much more, including conference registration, webinars (no cost to members), award and certification fees. To learn how you can save money and gain benefits, visit https://pgms.org/page/Membership Important LEAD Program Policies PGMS® will allow one excused absence for a LEAD session. It is the responsibility of the LEAD participant to contact the Dean of Leadership to determine if a make-up session is available. Registration/Refund Policy: Registration is non-transferable and no refund will be issued in the event that a LEAD student cannot complete the course, changes employment during the course, or no longer wishes to participate in the course. All LEAD participants will be required to complete a confidentiality agreement and may not attend any classes until the agreement is signed. LEAD participants are expected to be courteous to others, engage in respectful dialogue, and abide by the PGMS® code of conduct. Participants in the LEAD Program have the opportunity to earn up to 35 CEU’s by attending the annual conference, regional conference and additional educational opportunities throughout the year |
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