Argentum Logo_RGB2 LEAD Program CREATE AN ACCOUNT LOGIN MENU LEAD Program Argentum's Leadership Advancement & Development (LEAD) Program identifies emerging leaders and fosters their executive and leadership skills. About the Program Argentum’s LEAD Program elevates a select group of leaders each year, nominated by senior living executives, and provides specialized opportunities for training and development to support their career goals. Nominee Eligibility Individuals who meet the following requirements are eligible to be nominated: Nominee must be employed by an Argentum member owner/operator company Nominee role in company must be at the regional or corporate level Nominee must be able to complete all required elements of the program Nominating company must commit to annual tuition if nominee is selected ($2,950, which includes conference registration) Program Administration and Timeline How to Nominate Companies will be asked to submit nominations via an online application and are restricted to no more than five nominees per company. Nominees will be asked to submit an application to include one letter of recommendation from a direct supervisor, as well as a short essay. Applications will be reviewed and selected by a panel. 2022 Program Timeline Nominations Open: August 2021 Application Period for Nominees: September 2021 Selection Period: October 15 – October 30, 2021 Nominating Organization Notified: November 2021 Candidates Notified: December 2021 Candidate Onboarding: January 2022 Graduation event: Senior Living Leadership Summit, November 2022 Nominations must be submitted by an Argentum member owner/operator company CEO, COO, or senior human resources associate. An application fee of $50 will apply. Exclusive Opportunities The program provides leadership programming and networking options and the opportunity to engage in a personal development and industry advancing project with fellow cohort members. This 12-month program includes, but it is not limited to, the following: Complimentary attendance with specific events tailored to create engagement, networking, and/or programming at the following events 2022 Senior Living Executive Conference & Expo (May 16-18, Minneapolis) Custom leadership program for the LEAD cohort Networking with the cohort Invitation to the Argentum Leadership Reception Invitation to the Argentum Leadership Luncheon 2022 Senior Living Leadership Summit (Date/Location TBD) 2022 Public Policy Institute & Fly-in (March 7-9, Washington, DC) Interactive online Salon Sessions presented by industry leaders and customized for the cohort (up to six) Sessions with Steering Committee industry leaders Involvement in an industry-advancing Virtual Team Project, coordinated in partnership with the Steering Committee and Argentum subject matter experts Membership in the Senior Living Works Ambassador program Subscription to Argentum Advocates Program Details Once nominees have been selected, they will be expected to design their 12-month program in partnership with the LEAD Program Steering Committee. The program’s minimum requirements are as follows: Engagement in and completion of a Virtual Group Project  Attendance at the Public Policy Institute & Fly-in  Attendance at the Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference or the Senior Living Leadership Summit (3) hours of Senior Living Insights webinars (4) hours of LEAD Program Salon Session participation (1) visit to schools in support of Senior Living Works, sharing the value of choosing senior living as a career Active participation in the online LEAD Program group within Senior Living Central’s online community Cohort Status reports will be due by June 10, 2022 and October 1, 2022, with notification of graduation eligibility issued by October 15, 2022.  Program FAQs Q: Can senior living professionals nominate themselves for consideration by the LEAD Program Steering Committee? A: No. The LEAD Program is a 12-month commitment with an annual tuition fee of $2,950, paid by the nominating organization. Because of this, all time and financial commitments must be agreed to before a candidate is considered. As a result, only CEOs, COOs, or senior HR professionals in a nominating organization may nominate a candidate for the LEAD Program. Argentum encourages owner/operator members to strongly consider employees of diversity for nominations. Q: How is this program different from the Executive Director Leadership Institute (EDLI)? A: EDLI is designed for community-level executive directors with very specific faculty-developed curricula. The LEAD Program is designed for professionals who are at the regional or corporate level. Q: How is this program different from the Women in Leadership program? A: The Women in Leadership (WIL) program is designed to provide an ongoing resource network for women who have achieved executive status, and is driven by the Women in Leadership Committee. Q: Who is on the LEAD Program Steering Committee and what is their role? A: The LEAD Steering Committee’s role is to advise and to review candidate applications to ensure the LEAD program classes represent the industry’s very best emerging leaders each year. Applications are reviewed “blind,” meaning no identifying information is included (such as nominating organization name). You can see the members of the LEAD Steering Committee here. Q: Do you have to be under/over a certain age to qualify for this program? A: No. Executives of any age can be nominated. For example, a stay-at-home parent who decides to return to his or her career and demonstrates excellent leadership potential would be a terrific candidate for the LEAD program. Q: What happened to the Senior Living Leaders Under 40 program? A: The LEAD Program was designed as the result of a meeting with our leadership and the 2019 Senior Living Leaders Under 40 honorees. We received feedback that while an award is an honor, emerging leaders are missing an ongoing program that offers specialized education and networking opportunities that allow for immersion into the industry and identification of mentors beyond their own companies. This program is designed to do that. We are consequently discontinuing our Senior Living Leaders Under 40 awards program. Q: Why is there a limit to the number of candidates that a nominating organization can submit? A: As the industry’s trade association, Argentum has a responsibility to ensure equal access by large as well as smaller organizations who wish to participate. Limiting organizations to five nominees per class assures that it will not be dominated by large organizations. 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