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It’s been said that being the boss is the loneliest job in the world. You shoulder the load of an entire company, yet you have no one to turn to for advice on sensitive issues.
Wouldn’t it be nice to have your very own board of directors?
A group of trusted advisors you can turn to when faced with a tough decision?
Now you do.
Accepting Applications Now for 2008 Session!
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A TRUSTED GROUP OF PEERS
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Imagine the combined brainpower of business equals who have tackled the same issues you are struggling with now.
CEO Advantage is a unique program designed to help business owners and officers achieve their highest level of success. CEO Advantage provides a safe, non-competitive environment for sharing experience-based insight on the challenges that virtually every businessperson faces.
Based on a foundation of peer-to-peer learning, CEO Advantage brings together 10-12 individuals from diverse industries and backgrounds who meet monthly for 3-4 hours to discuss matters of business and personal interest.
Meetings are structured and follow a strict protocol to insure the integrity of the information exchange. Groups are led by a trained facilitator who is responsible for insuring productive, stimulating meetings and reinforcing the ground rules of engagement. Many participants refer to their peer groups as their personal board of directors that can be trusted with essentially any information.
CEO Advantage is not a social club, a therapy group or a “fix-it” group. And it’s not a leads or networking group, although valuable relationships are built and can lead to opportunities outside the CEO Advantage environment.
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HOW ARE MY PEERS SELECTED
Many factors are considered when assigning a candidate to a peer group. Each candidate is required to complete an application, which gathers essential information about the applicant’s company, including size, revenues, life cycle and current challenges. We also look at the applicant’s background and core competencies to determine his or her compatibility with other participants.
Competing companies will not be placed together. Similarly, client/supplier relationships will be taken into account. All processes are designed to protect the confidential nature of the CEO Advantage experience and create an optimal environment of trust.
Once the application process is complete, a personal or phone interview will be conducted to further test compatibility, confirm commitment and answer lingering questions.
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REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THIS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
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Applicants must satisfy the following minimum requirements for consideration:
Owner, partner, chief administrator, general manager or individual with primary decision-making responsibility;
In business a minimum of 2 years (business experience in other markets may be considered);
Member in good standing of the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce;
Attendance at Kick-Off Meeting;
Adherence to all rules set forth by CEO Advantage and the Chamber.
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WHAT KIND OF COMMITTMENT IS EXPECTED OF ME?
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Commit to one program year, beginning in February.
Attend and actively participate in all scheduled meetings. Your group will meet a minimum of ten times and a maximum of twelve.
Host one meeting at your facility or other agreed upon location. In addition to providing an appropriate meeting space, you will also be responsible for food, beverages and other resources.
Present at least one business issue during the year. Your group facilitator will assist you in preparing your presentation.
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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
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The participation fee for CEO Advantage is $425 per year, which includes the Kick-Off Meeting, program manual and social events throughout the year. Comparable programs offered by other organizations start at $2,500 annually.
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