2023 Leadership Development Class
Mid-Illinois REALTORS® Association
Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS®
Heartland REALTOR® Organization
Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS®
REALTOR® Association of the Fox Valley
Peoria Area Association of REALTORS®
North Shore-Barrington Association of REALTORS® (NSBAR)
Oak Park Area Association of REALTORS®
Mid-Illinois REALTORS® Association
North Shore-Barrington Association of REALTORS® (NSBAR)
Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®
Chicago Association of REALTORS®
Participation guidelines
The program goal is for Illinois REALTORS®, through the Executive Committee, past presidents and members, to develop and implement a systematic approach for the identification, placement, and training of future Illinois REALTORS® leaders. Leaders are those members who through their state, local association or other organization involvement are perceived to possess the skills, aptitude, interests and motivation to become a committee chair, and/or Illinois REALTORS® elected officer. The program is designed to further develop a person’s leadership skills in a structured program that offers training and critical evaluation.
Participation guidelines
Any REALTOR® member may request to participate in the program and any member may be requested to apply to participate by a member of the Leadership Development Working Group. The program will be limited to twelve (12) new participants each year. Each candidate will complete an application form to establish their past level of participation and involvement in state or local association and other groups.
2023 Leadership Development Program Modules
Illinois REALTORS® Leadership Development program participants meet at Illinois REALTORS® Plaza in Springfield. The curriculum addresses different facets of REALTOR® association leadership.
Module I – Association Governance, Management, and General Committees
Understand the framework required to build and maintain a strong association. Learn about key roles, leadership philosophies, procedures and organizational standards.
Module II – Conducting Effective Meetings
Learn best practices for preparing for, participating in, and leading meetings.
Module III – Public Policy and Political Involvement
Advance your knowledge of grassroots activism, the REALTOR® Party, Illinois REALTORS® lobbying efforts and the role GADs play in the political landscape.
Module IV – Capitol Conference
Attend a legislative briefing with nearly 700 REALTORS® and get a close-up view of government in action.
Module V – Spokesperson Media Training
Master the skills you need to communicate effectively on camera and learn how to put your best foot forward in an interview.
Module VI – Interview Techniques
Develop practical interviewing skills through a combination of group workshop and individual mentoring sessions.
Module VII – Ethics in Leadership
Participate in a scenario-based discussion of ethical decision-making. Analyze the framework and standards of behavior that define ethical choices.
Final Project Presentation
Illinois REALTORS® Leadership Academy
Program governance
The Leadership Development Working Group shall have a chair, appointed annually by the Executive Committee, that will oversee the selection, participation, and evaluation of the program. Other working group members may be selected from the past presidents or those members with specific leadership training and skills. The members of the working group shall not serve on the Nominating Committee during the same administrative year. The chair shall work closely with staff and the Executive Committee to present participants to serve on Illinois REALTORS® committees. The officers shall serve on the working group in an ex officio capacity. On an annual basis, the Executive Committee shall recommend funding for activities related to the overall Leadership Development Program.
Testimonials
“The program was a crucial step in helping me identify and expand my leadership skills.”
“I now have more tools and resources to better serve my clients, community, and association.”
“The highlight of the program for me was working alongside members from the entire state and developing meaningful relationships.”
