Idaho REALTORS Leadership Academy

The Best Leaders Never Stop Learning

The purpose of the Idaho REALTORS® Leadership Academy is to offer local Presidents, President Elects, First Vice Presidents/Treasurers the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge necessary to confidently lead their local board/association.

Participants can expect to acquire the following skills and knowledge from the Idaho REALTORS® Leadership Academy:

• Local, State, and National Association Governance and Administration
• Conducting Efficient Meetings
• Effective Communication Strategies
• Strategic Planning and Implementation
• Personnel Management and Team Building

Candidates will work together focusing on strengthening their leadership skills. Sessions promote the development of leadership skills through presentations from subject matter experts, team-building exercises, personal analysis and networking.

SELECTION CRITERIA
Participation in IRLA is open to all members of Idaho REALTORS®. Qualified candidates will be selected to participate in the program. Presidents, President Elects, First Vice Presidents/Treasurers are encouraged to apply.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
A refundable deposit of $250 must be included with your application (payable online via Credit Card). If accepted into the Idaho REALTORS® Leadership Academy, you will be billed for the remaining $750 tuition fee. TUITION MUST BE PAID IN FULL PRIOR TO THE FIRST SESSION. Tuition for the program covers each training session, registration for IR’s Annual Convention, meals during the sessions and instructional materials. Additional costs to participants will include transportation from home to the meeting site and hotel accommodations. NOTE: YOUR TRAVEL AND LODGING COSTS ARE NOT COVERED BY THE ACADEMY. PARTICIPANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING INDIVIDUAL TRAVEL AND HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS.

Applicants are encouraged to communicate with their association executives regarding available grants, scholarships, or financial support from their local association.

*Incomplete applications will not be considered*

ATTENDANCE
To graduate from the Idaho REALTORS® Leadership Academy, a participant is required to attend ALL sessions. These months are confirmed, and official dates will be subject to change based on speaker and hotel availability. Sessions may require an overnight stay.

• Session I – February 2^nd – 5^th in Boise
• Session II –April 23^rd and 24^th in Boise
• Session III – June 24^th and 25^th (4 hour virtual meetings each day)
• Session IV – September 30^th – October 3^rd in Coeur d’Alene