PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FORECASTING COMMITTEE (PDFC) APPLICATION

Are you passionate about administrative professional development and meeting the changing needs and trends of the administrative professional community at large?

If you enjoy research, professional development, and adult learning methods, the Professional Development Forecasting Committee (PDFC) is a great fit for you. PDFC members research business needs and trends to recommend needed training topics and learning modalities along with hosting focus groups to ensure IAAP’s programs and services remain relevant and forward-thinking.

Purpose and Work

The PDFC is a standing committee of IAAP commissioned to research and review business needs and trends relating to the administrative profession and recommend learning topics and areas to ensure administrative professionals are meeting not only today’s business needs but are also prepared for future needs.

Research forecasts, trends, business needs, other admin organizations, etc., and recommend necessary learning areas and education topics on a regular basis
Host focus groups bi-annually to learn about IAAP program experiences and how to improve them (a variety of IAAP programs and services)
Research and recommend adult learning methodologies to help ensure IAAP programs are relevant and impactful
Oversee Speaker Connection form/database and review regularly when trainers are needed to make recommendations

Time Required: 1-5 hours per month

Term Length: One ( 1) year (Governance Year runs July-June)

Applications Open: December 18, 2024 - January 14, 2025

Committee Commission [What the Committee Does]
Position Description [What Committee Members Do]
IAAP Leadership Matrix [Leadership Competencies Utilized]

Diversity Disclosure: The IAAP Board is responsible for setting the strategic direction of IAAP, including through standing committees. To ensure a dynamic and inclusive association that is relevant to supporting the administrative profession, and one that can effectively uphold IAAP’s core purpose, it is imperative that diverse committees lead the organization. As part of the nominating process, committee diversity is to be evaluated across several criteria: professional expertise, knowledge, abilities, and perspectives, as well as ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic background, age, and other dimensions of diversity. Consideration should also be given to individuals who bring intersectional perspectives, ensuring the board reflects the diverse lived experiences of our community. Our commitment to diversity is complemented by a focus on equity, ensuring all committee members have the opportunity to contribute and lead.

I acknowledge that I have reviewed, understand, and agree to uphold and support IAAP’s Leadership Matrix, the Committee Commission, the Position Description, and the Confidentiality Agreement.
I acknowledge that the application process includes a virtual video interview.

If you have any accessibility needs for the IAAP Volunteer Leader application process, please email Rachel.Suman@iaap-hq.org with your accommodation request.

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