How RMA Has Enriched My Professional Career...
My personal experience and time investment from RMA involvement, both on the local and national levels, has been an education unto itself. Yes, RMA has benefited from the many hours of volunteer time I have provided over the years. But these volunteer efforts are not a one-way street. From my RMA experiences, I have acquired and/or honed several critical business and management competencies that include:
- Team Building
- Team Management
- Marketing and Communication
- Negotiating
- Relationship and Consensus Building
- Public Speaking
- Group Facilitation
- Event Planning
- Project Management
- Critical Thinking
- Creativity (Right Brain Exercise)
- Industry and Peer Exposure
- Broadening of Scope—Thinking Outside The Box. The knack of viewing situations, issues, and problems from a different exposure and perspective.
For this particular writer, RMA has truly been a rewarding experience. For the CEO who might be seeking high-quality career development resources for his/her people, RMA is a valuable resource when used pro-actively. Encourage and support your people to participate in RMA volunteer leadership roles.
Warren J. Stell
May 15, 2000