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Leadership RFMA: Classes of 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2020
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Leadership RFMA is a 12-month leadership program developed to
increase leadership capabilities and career potential. Leadership RFMA takes a select number of RFMA members on a personal journey of discovery as they learn about themselves, learn about advanced leadership topics, and learn how to become the best leader that they can be. Applications now open for our Leadership RFMA: Class of 2025! 

Special thanks to our Leadership RFMA Partner!

Leadership RFMA: Program Timeline
Selected participants will begin the program in January and complete it in December and then be recognized at the following year’s Annual Conference.

• October 16, 2024: Applications Open
• December 27, 2024: Deadline for Applications
• By January 10, 2025: Participants selected and notified
• January 24, 2025: Program Launch and Webinar
• February 10, 2025 from 1-5pm at RFMA 2025 at Mandalay Bay- In-person Workshop
• February 11, 2025 from 7:30am - 3:30pm at RFMA 2025 at Mandalay Bay-In-person Workshop
• April - December 2025: Online Collaboration and Web-Workshops
• February 2026: Graduation Recognition at RFMA 2026 Annual Conference

Leadership RFMA: Program Elements

• Application/Selection Process
  Current RFMA members in good standing can submit an online application form highlighting your leadership background, career goals, and a recommendation/support letter from your manager. Participants will be selected on the basis of merit, potential, and dedication to self-development.
  
  The cost of the program is $275 per accepted participant. This fee will cover all costs with the exception of the Annual Conference registration fee and related expenses. You must be registered for the conference to participate in the 1.5-day workshop that is part of this program. 
  
  
• Online Collaboration Portal
  Participants will engage with each other throughout the year via RFMA's SocialLink collaboration portal where they will review learning content and share/discuss topics of interest.
  
  
• Kickoff Webinar
  The program kicks-off in January with an introductory 2-hour web-workshop where the participants will discover how the program will work and introduce themselves to their fellow participants.
  
  
• Classroom Learning Experience
  Participants take part in a 1.5-day classroom-based learning session held in conjunction with the RFMA Annual Conference in March. The class will provide a deep-dive into the core leadership content and also serve to begin building the relationships between the participants. Teams will be formed that will continue to work together on projects throughout the year.
  
  
• Developmental Assessments
  Participants will take a number of developmental assessments throughout the year to help them learn more about themselves and how they approach leadership. The assessments will serve to paint a picture of who they are and provide developmental paths to increase their leadership capabilities.
  
• Web-Workshops
  Web-workshops (1.5 hour) will be held throughout the year to build upon the learning. They will cover the important themes in leadership development to provide a well-rounded education of advanced content.

• Coaching
  Each participant will have the opportunity to take advantage of a personal leadership coaching session where they will meet by Zoom with the program facilitator to discuss their leadership style and opportunities for developmental growth.
  
  
• Graduation
  After completing the program, the participants will be recognized during the General Session at the following year’s Annual Conference.

Leadership RFMA: Class of 2025 
Applications are now open for our Leadership RFMA: Class of 2025. The online application will ask about the applicant's leadership background, career goals, and a recommendation or support letter from their manager. 

Participants will be selected on the basis of merit, potential, and dedication to self-development. The cost of the program is $275 per accepted individual. This fee will cover all costs with the exception of the Annual Conference registration fee and related expenses. You must be registered for the RFMA 2025 Annual Conference to participate in the 1.5-day Leadership RFMA workshop.
 
*You must be a current RFMA member in good standing to apply and participate in the Leadership RFMA program.