Idaho REALTORS® Leadership Academy Application

The Best Leaders Never Stop Learning

Leadership development is a critical element in the success of our Association and member professionalism. Idaho REALTORS® offers “Leadership Academy” to influence dedicated REALTOR® leaders in our state. We set forth to inspire them with motivational activities and assist them by refining their unique leadership abilities.

Candidates will work together in a specialized format that combines individual study, group communication, and hands-on project experience, focusing on strengthening their leadership skills. Core sessions promote the development of specific role model attributes, team-building exercises, personal profile analysis, network building and implementing new fundamental strategies.

The objectives of the Idaho REALTORS® Leadership Academy are:

• To encourage REALTORS® into state leadership and beyond.
• To further educate and motivate candidates in key areas that include:
  • Awareness of Association structure and operation
  • Initiating problem-solving techniques
  • Engaging in an interactive course focusing on proven leadership principles and practices
  • Providing a network of excelling leaders that remain actively involved in improving our profession as a whole

SELECTION CRITERIA

Participation in IRLA is open to all members of Idaho REALTORS®. Qualified candidates will be selected to participate in our esteemed program and those not selected are encouraged to reapply in future programs. President Elects are encouraged to apply. Candidates are chosen by an anonymous selection committee based upon the detailed information they provide within this application.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Tuition for the program is $1,000. To apply you will need to include the following along with your completed application: a refundable deposit of $250, attach (3) professional references and a recent professional high-resolution self-portrait photograph (300 dpi or greater). Tuition includes four core sessions, meals during these sessions and all instructional materials. Additional costs for candidates will involve transportation from their home to our meeting site as well as their own hotel accommodations. Ask your local association about available scholarships.

*Please complete all sections entirely. Illegible or 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. All sessions include require an overnight stay.

• Session I – February 5^th-7^th
• Session II –April 24^th and 25^th       
• Session III – June 10^th and 11^th
• Session IV – October 1^st-4^th