Note from the Associate Editorial Director: Expand your leadership network

August 5, 2021
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 31

by Linnea Archibald

It’s hard to believe, but applications for the third ACDIS CDI Leadership Council term (2021/2022) are now open through August 31. It feels like only yesterday that we were launching the Council and welcoming our first group of members. Yet somehow, here we are looking forward to a third year of networking, sharing of expertise, and fostering relationships.

For those who haven’t heard about the Council, it exists to connect forward-thinking CDI supervisors, managers, and directors through personalized insight-sharing and networking experiences that forge valuable relationships, advance strategic priorities, and illuminate industry trends.

Practically speaking, Council members routinely help each other problem-solve on our dedicated Council Forum thread, share their experiences in the monthly Council eNewsletter, the CDI Leadership Insider, participate in Council-led panel discussions on survey data or present case studies from their organization on bimonthly conference calls (for which they also earn ACDIS CEUs), and network over email.

Council members must meet a few participation and eligibility requirements, but there are no membership fees and you do not need to be an ACDIS member to join the Council’s ranks. Council members have access to the following benefits:

  • Research insights: Throughout the year, members have the opportunity to take up to eight succinct sponsor and editor-designed surveys on topics essential to their work and receive early access to research findings. Members must participate in at least 75% of offered surveys to maintain their council standing and benefit access.
  • Virtual network building: With an exclusive online community and bimonthly members-only calls, plus small-group professional networking, council members will have ongoing access to fellow CDI leaders who share their enthusiasm for peer-to-peer exchange and bring a fresh perspective to business challenges and opportunities.
  • Custom experiences: Council members may receive exclusive invitations to opportunities tailored to their areas of interest and expertise, such as the annual CDI Leadership Exchange. This intimate event brings together up to 40 industry leaders for roundtable-style idea sharing, problem solving, and networking.

We encourage all eligible CDI leaders to apply with our simple form. Before throwing your hat in the ring, please review the complete ACDIS Leadership Council application details on the ACDIS website to ensure you meet experience and participation requirements.

Applications close August 31 and applicants will be notified of membership appointments in early September. Our meetings will begin October 8 and proceed on an every-other-month basis through August 2022. I hope you’ll consider applying by clicking here.

And as always, feel free to reach out if you have questions.

Editor’s note: Archibald is the associate editorial director of publications and membership for ACDIS. Contact her at larchibald@acdis.org.