National Leadership Institute Fellows Program 2015 – 2016

NLI Fellows Program & Shadowing Initiative Overview

NLI Director of Leadership Development: Samantha J. Kendrick, E.I.T

Table of Contents 1 NLI Fellows Program Description ........................................................................................................ 2

1.1 Audience: NSBE Collegiate Students & Graduate Members ....................................................... 2

1.2 Additional Exposure: Pre-Collegiate Students & NSBE Professionals ........................................ 2

1.3 Program Overview: ....................................................................................................................... 2

1.4 Origin of Shadowing Initiative: .................................................................................................... 2

1.5 Purpose of NLI Fellows Program: ................................................................................................ 2

1.6 NLI Fellow Benefits: .................................................................................................................... 3

1.7 Participant Requirements: ............................................................................................................. 3

2 NLI Fellows Programming ................................................................................................................... 4

2.1 Monthly Themes & Associated Activities/Events ........................................................................ 4

3 NLI Fellows Shadowing Initiative ........................................................................................................ 5

3.1 Purpose of NSBE Leadership Shadowing Initiative: .................................................................... 5

3.2 Structure for REB, NEB, and NSBE Professionals: ..................................................................... 5

3.3 Recommendations/Tips for REB, NEB, and NSBE Professionals ............................................... 5

3.4 One-on-One Guidance for NLI Fellow ......................................................................................... 5

1 NLI Fellows Program Description

1.1 Audience: NSBE Collegiate Students & Graduate Members

1.2 Additional Exposure: Pre-Collegiate Students & NSBE Professionals

1.3 Program Overview:

Students will participate in a yearlong program strategically divided into two (2)

divisions corresponding to the natural flow of semesters through the academic school

year from October –December (Rotation 1) and January – April (Rotation 2). Students

will participate in NSBE leadership webinars and conference calls, attend program

specific events at Fall Regional Conference and the Annual Convention and will have

direct contact with a REB, NEB, or NSBE Professional Executive Board leader of their

choosing.

1.4 Origin of Shadowing Initiative:

The NSBE Fellows Program, formerly known as the Shadowing Initiative, originated

back in Region 1 in 2005 as a means to attract individuals thinking about leadership

opportunities on the chapter, zone or regional levels. Participants were informed about

leadership roles and responsibilities, the various taskforces and planning conferences.

1.5 Purpose of NLI Fellows Program:

- To Provide an avenue for NSBE general body members to gain exposure to the Regional

Executive Board (REB), National Executive Board (NEB) and NSBE Professional

Executive Board.

- To Teach all aspects, traits and characteristics associated with leadership and the

important role it plays within NSBE.

- To Increase confidence in each and every NLI Fellow to lead in the classroom, industry,

and NSBE executive board positions specific to their character.

- To Prepare prospective candidates for NSBE election process.

- To Create a nurturing and candid environment/community for NLI Fellows to discuss

leadership and NSBE.

1.6 NLI Fellow Benefits:

- Be a liaisons(s) to strongly provide your chapter with representation on the national level.

- Leadership Skillset Development & Training

- Enhanced networking skills

- Increased understanding of NSBE operations and leadership positions

- Exclusivity – behind the scenes look into the operations of NSBE

- Develop speech in your own voice

- Experience in the Functional Zones (2) of your choosing.

- Work directly with a NSBE leader

- Regional Leadership Meetups/Socials

- NSBE Leadership Application Assistance & Preparation

- NLI Fellows prizes and awards

1.7 Participant Requirements:

- Commitment from October – April

- Conduct at least 2 one-on-one calls with direct REB, NEB or NSBE Professional per

semester rotation.

- Attend NSBE NLI Fellows programming, webinars and events

- Plan to attend the Fall Regional Conference and Annual Convention to shadow an

REB/NEB member for a designated period of time

- Complete the mid-term and final evaluation for the shadowing initiative

- Associated Assignments throughout the duration or the program.

- Final Leadership Project during Rotation 2 (Optional) (i.e Host Leadership Meeting at

local NSBE Chapter, Implement Greet the Children at)

2 NLI Fellows Programming

2.1 Monthly Themes & Associated Activities/Events

October 2015: What Does Leadership Mean to You?

Webinar: October 18th – Official Kickoff Meeting + NSBE Leadership 101

Assignment: Pre-Assessment Evaluation

November 2015: Professional & Managerial Leadership Development

Webinar: November 15th – How to Be An Effective Leader

Activity: FRC Leadership Selfie Competition

Assignment: Resume Development

December 2015: Finding your own voice: Leading with Purpose

Webinar: December 13th – Planning with purpose: How to successfully implement your vision

Activity: Reinventing the Elevator Pitch

Assignment: Midterm Evaluation

January 2016: Professional Branding and Media Presence

Webinar: January 24th – Electronic Leadership & Associated Presence

Activity: Taking the plunge: Facebook Development

February 2016: Personal Development: Quality traits for Optimal Leadership

Webinar: February 21st - Project Management Do’s & Don’ts

Activity: Linkedin Creation & Development

March 2016: We are Leaders: Leadership Implementation

Webinar: March 13th - When you learn, teach – “Maya Angelou”

Assignment: NSBE Application Preparation

Activity: Final Leadership Project (Optional)

April 2016: NSBE Support

Webinar: April 17th - NLI Fellows Program Closing

Activity: Awards

Assignment: Final Evaluation

3 NLI Fellows Shadowing Initiative

3.1 Purpose of NSBE Leadership Shadowing Initiative:

This year, we would like to create a mutually benefiting relationship between the NLI

Fellows and REB, NEB, or NSBE Professional member by allowing our current NSBE

Executive Board members to cultivate and shape our NLI Fellows. We hope to create a

strong pool of applicants for next year’s REB, NEB, and NSBE Professionals Executive

Board all the while promoting longevity and sustainability within your Regional

leadership.

3.2 Structure for REB, NEB, and NSBE Professionals:

Activities between NLI Fellow and mentor can occur within any time frame during the

corresponding rotational segment.. (Rotation 1: October – December Rotation 2: January

– April)

- Set and schedule two (2) NLI Fellow One-on-One calls.

(Suggestion of 2 minimum per rotation)

- Invite NLI Fellow to attend two (2) REB, NEB, or NSBE Professional meetings.

(Suggestion of 2 minimum per rotation)

- Work with NLI Fellow on NSBE election material.

3.3 Recommendations/Tips for REB, NEB, and NSBE Professionals

- Schedule both one-on-one calls with NLI Fellow in advance. (Optional)

- Encouraged to allow NLI Fellow to have open lines of communication with you via cell

& email for advice and questions pertaining to NSBE. (Optional)

- Facilitate conversations regarding participants leadership experience and NSBE

leadership interest.

- Gain exposure to real life NSBE leaders’ experience by providing a realistic view of their

role towards the executive board.

3.4 One-on-One Guidance for NLI Fellow

- What does your positon entail

- Describe a current project that you’re working on

- How much time do you spend a week doing NSBE related activities

- What are some of your challenges you face in your position

- What do you enjoy most about your positon

- How has being on___ enhanced your professional life