BYU Management Society One Page Business Plan
Posted on September 18, 2009
Filed Under Uncategorized, Vison of the Society
Vision
Within the next 12 months we will grow the BYU Management Society into an international business association with over 5,000 paid, active members & 65 chapters worldwide. Our primary aim is to extend the values & influence of moral and ethical leadership, the Marriott School & BYU, for the development of management & business leaders around the world. To do so we will focus our efforts, meet purposefully, grow people, act professionally, think globally, align with BYU & the Marriott School & live the vision.
Mission
Growing Moral and Ethical Leadership Around the World
Objectives
· 1-Achieve 5,000 dues paying members by 9/30/09 – Troy
· 2-Create 5 new chapters by 9/30/09 – Chet
· 3-50 of our 59 chapters will have active executive committees by 9/30/09 – Brian Dixon
· 4-Raise $350K in scholarship funds by 9/30/09 – Lance
· 5-8 of 10 reg. reps will host monthly regional/Intl. conference calls – Sonny
· 6-30 of our chapters will do a significant service project by 9/30/09 – Lance
7-15 of our chapters will host a training workshop by 9/30/09 – Brian Dixon
Strategies
· 1-Become known in the LDS community for growing moral and ethical leadership.
· 2-Core offerings: Monthly events with business speakers aligned to our mission.
· 3-Recognize businesses with moral and ethical leaders.
· 4-Help create and maintain effective boards to ensure active chapters.
· 5-Use strategic alliances with BYU, the NAC and other universities.
· 6-Use the BYU website to reduce workloads & demonstrate professionalism.
· 7-Enhance credibility and attendance by using a 12 month calendar of events.
· 8-Establish cultural beliefs through regular blog postings/social networking resource.
· 9-Improve communications with BYU Societies, Pub Affairs, LDS Emp, Wards & Stakes.
Action Plans
· 1-Develop & implement a reporting system that covers all major success metrics -Rixa
· 2-Conduct a major membership drive by 9/30/09-Troy
· 3-Dev/Imp a promo strategy 2 convince chapters 2 utilize MS/Website by 9/30/09-Joel
· 4-Design & produce a highly successful European & US leadership conference in 09-Bill
· 5-Strategize/implement a sys 4 using social networking with members by 9/30/09-Robert
· 6-Design and launch a recognition program for quality chapters by 9/30/09-Helena
· 7-Develop & execute a strategic alliance with LDS Employment by 9/30/09-Gustavo
· 8-Design and launch a program to provide internships for BYU students by 9/30/09-Ron
· 9-Dev/imp program 2 support int’l chapters thru US sister chapters by 9/30/09-HH/CH
LDS Employment Resource Services and BYU Management Society
Posted on July 15, 2009
Filed Under Grow People
I just spoke to Gustavo Estrada, Sr. Manager, Corporate Relations, LDS Employment Resource Services, about Action Item #7, “Develop & execute a strategic alliance with LDS Employment by 9/30/09.” Gustavo informed me that LDS Employment Resource Services is developing a new website which will be rolled out at the end of this year. Gustavo Estrada, a member of the Steering Committee of the BYU Management Society, is amending our letter to all chapter presidents to include information on this new website. He will also be available to lead a discussion at our annual leadership conference.
I suggested that there are at least three areas that we can work on to developing the relationship between the BYU Management Society and LDS ERS:
- Have a representative of LDS ERS on every chapter board and jointly sponsor events between the BYU Management Society and LDS ERS.
- Have a chapter of the BYU Management Society in every location where there is an LDS ERS office. There are 314 LDS ERS offices worldwide and with support from that organization, should provide a core group to start new chapters. LDS ERS could actively encourage those who utilize the facilities to join the local chapter.
- Promote all of the above on this blog, our Facebook group and LinkedIn.
Please share your comments and thoughts below.
Bill Chapman, Steering Committee Chair
Google and Online Social Networks as Tools for Business Development
Posted on July 8, 2009
Filed Under Grow People, Meet Purposefully
Today the Rancho Santa Margarita Management Society had a great presentation from Jason Lavin entitled “Google and Online Social Networks as Tools for Business Development.” The meeting was well attended and the feedback overwhelmingly positive. Attendees learned about the power of social networks as “freeways” that can drive traffic to your blog and website, when used properly. Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, YouTube, LinkedIn and other online networks have become explosive devices for marketing. His presentation/discussion was phenomenal! Take a look at the writeup below.
I spoke with Jason afterwards about his availability to speak at the Annual Leadership Conference in October, and he said he does the speeches nationwide and would be very interested. Let me know what you think.
Bill
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BYU Management Society Promotional Video
Posted on June 6, 2009
Filed Under Grow People
What do you think about creating a promotional video for the BYU Management Society? The Steering Committee has talked about this for a long time. Now, the New York City chapter of the BYU Management Society , NYLDSPA, has created its own promotional video for that chapter. To see it, go to the chapter’s website at https://marriottschool.byu.edu/mgtsoc/members/chapter_webpage.cfm?chapter_id=20, then click on the link just below the Statute of Liberty. It’s only 5 1/2 minutes long, but very professional and well-done. Check out the producer’s website at http://reelstoryfilms.com/. The main focus of this chapter’s video was to help fundraising for scholarships. Marc Chenn, Chapter President, would love to hear what you think about their video. The NYLDSPA video may be a model for others to follow.
It would be nice if we could get a few video clips from chapters in different areas of the world. We could even broaden the testimonials to come from people who have found jobs or benefitted from networking, learned new skills or been inspired and uplifted by an event or speaker. However, we will need professional caliber videographers to make this work. Let us know what you think.
Seeking Your Input on New Ideas for the Annual Leadership Conference
Posted on June 2, 2009
Filed Under Meet Purposefully
In planning for the Annual Leadership Conference, October 1-2, 2009 at Aspen Grove and on campus at Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, we would like your input on the following topics under consideration:
- “Benefits of Being a Member of the BYU Management Society.” We propose this as the theme of the Conference. We are going to attempt to relate everything we do and discuss at the conference to elevate our awareness of the benefits of membership in the BYU Management Society. As a Steering Committee, we will attempt to gather as much information as possible before the conference to bring to you examples of these benefits. As explained below, we will also be soliciting “stories” from each of you demonstrating these benefits that you have either personally experienced or witnessed on a firsthand basis. We are considering videotaping as many of the sessions as possible to capture some of the stories as a starting point for a DVD containing a more refined version of these and other stories which could be used by chapters and individuals to recruit new members.
- More Interaction. In response to the evaluations from last year’s conference, which were extremely positive, we did see a request for more opportunities for participants to make comments, ask questions, etc. Also in consideration of the various learning models available, we believe that the more individuals are involved in the process, the greater the learning that takes place. It is often said that “the teacher learns the most.” Therefore, we are considering implementing these principles by asking those making presentations to shift the focus away from a “one-way” delivery of a preplanned message to that of being a discussion leader. The discussion leader will lead a discussion on a given topic by asking for success stories and examples from the participants that will teach the principles and practices which have been successful in the past, as well as “brainstorming” new ideas and approaches that have not yet been tried. Obviously, there will still be some “one-way” communication where we deliver information to those in the audience; however, we hope to see even more two-way communication during the sessions.
- Commitments upon Registration. Instead of just asking participants to sign up and listen to speakers, we will be asking participants when they register to commit to bringing stories, experiences and examples relating to various topics listed on the registration form as well as allowing registrants to suggest their own topics for consideration. The idea is that when people are expected to bring something to an event, they are more likely to attend and be involved in and get more out of the event.
Please let us know by way of comments below what your thoughts are regarding the proposed theme, more interactive approach and asking registrants to “sign up” to bring something in the form of stories, etc. As you can see from the above, we are listening to your evaluations and ideas and believe them to be very valuable. Click here to go to the website with registration information regarding the conference (online registration will be available shortly). Thank you for your continued support and efforts.
Sharpen Your Strategic Planning Skills – The One Page Business Plan
Posted on April 17, 2009
Filed Under Act Professionally, Align with BYU and the Marriott School, Focus Efforts, Grow People, Live the Vision, Uncategorized
BYUMS Steering Committee – One Page Business Plan for 2009
Due to popular demand we are once again offering a series of live training webinars for chapter leaders to create One Page Business Plans for their chapters. And with increased webinar capabilities we can now offer this opportunity to an unlimited number of chapter members as well. Our hope is that every chapter develops a One Page Business Plan to accelerate and focus their achievements for the upcoming year.
This training can also be applied to our member’s businesses and work environments. Wouldn’t you like to have a One Page Business Plan for your company, department or profession? It’s just one more benefit of membership. To learn more about the One Page Business Plan visit their web site at www.OnePageBusinessPlan.com Joel Deceuster, a member of the Marriott School NAC and our International Steering Committee is one of the nation’s leading OPBP consultants and will lead the training program in support of one of our committee’s key objectives for 2009.
Training Dates (It’s the same training material being presented on three different dates)
- Friday, April 24, 2009 8:00 AM PST – 9:30 AM PST
- Thursday, May 7, 2009 8:00 AM PST – 9:30 AM PST
- Wednesday, May 20, 2009 8:00 AM PST – 9:30 AM PST
How To Register
It’s easy and it’s free to register for the webinar at our website. The Silicon Valley Chapter uses the website provided by the Marriott School for all management chapters. So, you’ll go to our web site at http://ms.byu.edu/siliconvalley and select the events calendar on the top navigation bar. Simply look for the date of the event you’d like to attend and click it to be led to registration. You may register for yourself and an unlimited number of guests. See how easy it is to organize your chapter events and manage registration when you use the Marriott School website? I set up these events in less than five minutes – it’s that easy!
Two days prior to each event I’ll email the call-in instructions to all those who have registered. We’ll be using GoToMeeting.com as our online meeting platform. Instructions for connecting to GoToMeeting.com will also be included. You’ll be able to listen, ask questions and see the presentation from my desktop on your very own computer. It’s way too easy to participate and learn this amazing strategic planning process and accountability system.
Attached is the Steering Committee’s One Page Business Plan for 2009. We hope all of you will align your chapter plans to support it. Joel
If you have any quesitons contact Joel Deceuster at Joel@FocusYourBusinessNow.com
Monthly Goals, Weekly Planning, and Daily Dials
Posted on February 4, 2009
Filed Under Act Professionally, Focus Efforts, Grow People, Uncategorized
I’m often ask, “How do you get so much done when you’re a one man business?” “What’s the secret to your productivity?” As I think about it I attribute my success to the fact that every year I take the time to think deeply about what I want both personally and professionally. I dedicate time to ponder my “wants” and capture my thoughts in the form of goals. I end up with a prioritized list of results I want to produce and formulate it into a one page plan.
But that’s just the start. Do you want to know the real secret sauce for productivity? Setting goals is the easy part. The hard part is executing them. If you can execute, you can realize the results you want most in your life and business. So, without further delay here’s my three-step system for getting things done.
The One, Two, Three of Getting Things Done
1. Use monthly goals to achieve your annual goals. That’s right, chunk those annual mountains into monthly hills. By plotting out a monthly implementation plan for each annual goal you’ll always see what comes next. And, as long as you know what comes next you’ll know what to do. No anlysis paralysis, no delays. Just take action on what comes next month by month. List each goal and directly next to each create a list of monthly milestones that need to be achieved in order of priority. It’s much less daunting to look at what’s next versus the whole enchilada all at once. You can see yourself walking up a hill more easily than scaling a mountainside in one fell swoop.
2. Weekly planning every day. What? Does that make sense? In my world it sure does. I’m a big believer that you MUST create a strategic weekly plan at the start of each and every week. And then, you must review that weekly plan each and every day. Without such a plan and review you are vulnerable to the whims and wills of others and worst of all to circumstances that you think are beyond your control. But a weekly plan is not just a list of apointments and tasks. To be truly strategic I suggest you add the following components to your plan: 1) Your TOP THREE RESULTS to produce this week; 2)Your TOP 20 PHONE CALLS or connections that will produce revenue or move your business forward this week; 3) Your TOP TEN STRATEGIC PROJECTS for the week; 4) Your WEEKLY ACHIEVEMENT LOG where you list your weekly achievements so you can celebrate them at week’s end. The last component to record on your weekly plan is the next step listed below.
3. Do your dials daily! That’s right, do the things that you know will lead you to success each and every day. Everyone’s dials differ from one another but at the end of the day everyone has a list of 3 to 5 “things” that need to be done on a daily basis in order to fill the pipeline, stay in business, produce revenue or futher the cause. If you pay attention and measure your progress with these dials every day you’ll be doing what it takes to keep your annual plan fueled and flourishing. Just as an airplane pilot focuses on 3 to 5 dials in his cockpit to stay on course, so you must also if you want to land your goals according to plan.
There you have it. The one, two, three of productivity. Now, get busy!
Joel Deceuster (Chapter Trainer for the One Page Business Plan)
One Page Business Plan Training for US Chapters
Posted on January 12, 2009
Filed Under Act Professionally, Cultural Beliefs, Focus Efforts, Meet Purposefully
At long last we’re ready to help our chapters create their own One Page Business Plan. To do so we’re going to use Go To Meeting – a web based virtual meeting service that allows everyone to view the same documents at the same time and speak/listen in a teleconference setting. This virtual training meeting will be conducted in English only and is meant for US Chapters.
Training Date: Thursday, January 29, 2009 8:00AM – 9:00AM Pacific Time
How To Register:
We are limited to 15 participants. The first 15 to contact Joel Deceuster will be permitted to register.
Please contact our One Page Business Plan Trainer, Joel Deceuster, and he’ll send you the Go To Meeting information and phone number to dial in. Joel@FocusYourBusinessNow.com Be sure to tell him which session you will attend. There is no cost for the training but each chapter will be required to purchase a book. The book is called, The One Page Business Plan for Non-Profit Organizations. You can get it for about $23.00 through Amazon. Be sure to get the “Non-Profit” edition of the book since there are editions created for Entrepreneurs, Financial Services and Professional Consultants. The book has a CD in the back with contains all the digital tools we’ll use to implement the plan.
How to Prepare:
Participants will be sent a copy of the master One Page Business Plan for the BYU Management Society. We suggest you review it and seek to align your chapter goals with those of the World-Wide Management Society. The Steering Committee enjoyed great success in 2008 because of this plan and have updated it by creating a new One Page Business Plan for 2009. We’d also recommend that you read the book, The One Page Business Plan for Non-Profit Organizations. It’s an easy read and will help you to prepare your understanding for the 5 simple steps for creating a plan. It’s not essential to read the book in advance. We realize the time is short until our training session and you might not be able to have it delivered in a sufficient amount of time to read.
About Our Trainer/Facilitator
Joel Deceuster is a certified consultant/coach for the One Page Business Plan and has his own business coaching/consulting company in San Jose, CA. He specializes in focusing business owners and managers to develop their annual strategies for business and bottom-line growth. Joel is a past president of the Silicon Valley Chapter. In 2007 he was invited to become a member of the International Steering Committee where he introduced the concept of the One Page Business Plan as a means of helping the society achieve its goals and objectives. Joel was also inducted into the National Advisory Council (NAC) of the Marriott School of Management at BYU in the Fall fo 2007. Joel and his wife Madeline graduated from BYU and raised six children, five of which attended BYU. He currently serves as Ward Executive Secretary. Joel is an avid rosarian and active in his local Rotary club. To learn more about Joel and his program for focused business growth and development visit his web site at: www.FocusYourBusinessNow.com
Presiding Bishopric Purchases Event Management and Communications Software Package
Posted on December 18, 2008
Filed Under Uncategorized
The Presiding Bishopric of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has purchased an event management and communication software package, “iModules,” which will be available to the BYU Management Society and other BYU related organizations. Details will be forthcoming.
Dean’s Chapter of Excellence Award
Posted on December 12, 2008
Filed Under Uncategorized
Here is the proposed criteria for our new “Dean’s Chapter of Excellence Award”:
a. At least 3 Executive Committee Members – with president elect
b. Executive Committee meets at least quarterly – including conference calls
c. Hold at least quarterly chapter events
d. At least one attendee at Annual Leadership Conference
e. One service event/program/project annually (community, to MS, scholarships)
f. Participation in regional conference calls (at least one)
g. Submit annual reports (surveys): financial/membership/activity
h. Enter activities on website calendar
i. Active up-to-date homepage
j. Provide networking and employment resources for members
Please post comments on what you think of the above.
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