Professional growth through continuing education is the principal thrust of NMA. We strive to provide you with an environment for continuous learning that is grounded in practical reality. We do this by providing members with:
NMA nationally created and tested materials including:
Programs and courses on a variety of business-related topics including industry "best practices" and common solutions to shared problems
NMA LiveOnline - Internet-based sessions have been designed to tap into the real life work experiences
LeaderLabs - fast-paced scenario-based team learning
Locally created stand alone seminars and series that address the needs of local chapter members including
Presentations by cutting edge leaders who are experts in their field
Interactive peer-to-peer group learning experiences
Discussions that stimulate creative problem solving
Exercises that help members develop management strategies and improve workplace dynamics
NMA-LEADS - (Leadership Evaluation and Development System)
Take NMA National's NEW Online Leadership Assessment Tool that Helps You Stretch Your Leadership Potential
After twelve months in development, this 120-question, online assessment tool is now available for only $35!
To learn more about this one-of-a-kind electronic leadership development program...Go to: NMA-LEADS [http://nma1.us/LEADS/]
See article about local member's experience of the value of LEADS [http://nma-sandiego.org/docs/2008/profdev/NMA_LEADS_Personal_Assessment.pdf]
Professional Development Committee Members (2008-2009)
Danell Scarborough (Chair)
Office of the CIO, 619-533-4833
Diana Rhodes (Co-Chair)
Professional Development, 619-533-3913
Donna Cottingham
Citizen's Assistance, 619-236-6432
Tridae Hughes,
City Clerk, 619-533-6476
Eddy Wibobo
MWWD, 858-654-5741
Nina Fishman
Business Office, 619-236-6898
For more information about Professional Development contact: