EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM
REGISTRATION FOR 2024 IS OPEN!
The Idaho Bankers Association has worked hand-in-hand with Idaho’s banks to create the Emerging Leaders Program. We are constantly looking for young ambitious bankers who one day see themselves as the next members of their banks leadership team and want to capitalize on a great career educational opportunity.
Throughout this program, you will learn the characteristics and skills of a skilled and trustworthy leader; the principles and practices needed to develop people to be the best that they can be at what they do; gain the knowledge and abilities that create and maintain high-quality work processes; and the foresight to create a work culture that will outlive your presence.
Program Contact: Jeni Hall at (208) 506-7046 or jhall@idahobankers.org.
The form above can be completed online and will be automatically submitted when done. A confirmation email will be sent when received.
Completed registration forms can also be emailed to Jeni Hall
Who Is an Emerging Leader?
We are looking for Idaho’s next banking professionals who will represent Idaho’s financial industry into the future. Over the course of the year, emerging leaders will learn how the importance and impact of proper self-management will ultimately have a positive impact on their overall work product, they will learn the critical tools they will need to effectively lead others, and how to one day leave their legacy on the industry.
What Is an Emerging Leader?
An emerging leader is a young banker or member in the financial industry who has a desire to become a leader and a member in Idaho’s next generation of bank leadership. We are looking for individuals who are motivated to learn and who are looking for opportunities to enhance their professional growth. Each candidate should be under the age of 35 OR have less than 10 years of banking experience. Those who will thrive in this environment are going to be motivated individuals who want to sharpen their leadership skills and meet like-minded colleagues from around the state.
What Will Participants Learn?
Throughout the year, emerging leaders will learn the importance and impact of proper self-management, the critical tools they will eventually need to lead others, and how to eventually leave their impact on the industry. Each session will focus on developing necessary management and leadership skills that can be implemented in your everyday life. At the end of each year, emerging leaders should be able to demonstrate an increasing level of responsibility, potential for continuing to play a leadership role in Idaho banking, and a desire to further their personal and professional careers.
What Commitment Does This Require?
With acceptance into the emerging leader’s program, you are committing yourself to a year of constant learning. The program will consist of four, two day sessions, centered on developing leadership and management skills by using creative instruction techniques and active participation. Each cohort starts in February and will complete their program in November.
Session 1
Lesson: Leadership Excellence through Effective Communication
Dates: February 12th & 13th, 2024
Location: Boise, U of I Water Center
- Understanding yourself and others – working with all communication styles
- Visiting your values as a leader and putting them into action as a person of influence
- Embarking on a Leadership Development Journey: Crafting a personal development plan
- Managing professional maturity expectations
- Setting performance and workplace expectations
- Unlocking the power of being an ideal team player
Session 2
Lesson: Mastering the Art of Coaching Others
Dates: April 11th & 12th, 2024
Location: Chubbuck, Citizens Community Bank- 850 W Quinn Road, Chubbuck, Idaho
- Implementing employee 1 to 1’s or check-in’s
- Handling those courageous conversations with employees
- Understanding the importance of vulnerability and trust in building stellar teams
- Discussing how to empower and motivate within the workplace
- Managing the generational gaps
- Recruiting, hiring and interviewing best practices
- Training & onboarding – Is this an experience or an afterthought?
- Excelling at performance reviews
Session 3
Lesson: Public Policy & Government Affairs
Dates: July 24th & 25th, 2024
Location: Boise, IACI Training Room- 816 W Bannock St
The third session will focus on the impact of public policy through discussions with congressional leaders, state legislators, agency personnel, and other public affair leaders. Emerging leaders will also learn the importance of government affairs and the political process necessary to implement positive change.
Session 4
Lesson: Economic & Financial Responsibilities From a Leadership Perspective
Dates: November 5th & 6th, 2024
Location: Boise, IACI Training Room- 816 W Bannock St
In the final session, emerging leaders will shift their focus to understand what economic and financial issues can arise and best practices from a leadership perspective. They will hear from key economic leaders, financial industry regulators, and policy advisors on the cutting edge of the issues that affect those working in banking today and into the future.