Leadership demystified!
February 4-9, 2013
Oglebay Resort
Wheeling, WV
Please note, payment is now due at the time of registration. Please do not submit a registration form without payment, as it will not be processed.
To pay by check or purchase order:
Download the MSOD COURSE REGISTRATION FORM and return by mail with check or purchase order
To pay by credit card:
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Early bird registration deadline: December 10, 2012
Final Registration deadline: January 7, 2013
Course Description
Managing for Success: Organizational Development prepares new leaders to meet the specific challenges of a leadership role within a zoo or aquarium and the duality of meeting both mission and bottom line. The course addresses ethical, animal welfare and collection issues as well as the planning techniques and strategies required to lead these unique organizations successfully.
Tuition & Expenses
Early Bird Rates:
$850 for AZA Individual Members
$950 for Non-members
Regular Rates:
$950 for AZA Individual Members
$1050 for Non-members
The AZA registration fee above covers only tuition for the course. Other expenses include hotel, travel, and meals. For more information about costs and logistics for courses hosted by Oglebay Resort in Wheeling, WV, visit our Wheeling Courses Travel Information page.
Scholarship funding is available through a competitive process.
Optional Fees:
$20 for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) - this option is available to anyone
$1,000 for graduate credit as a student in George Mason University's Zoo & Aquarium Leadership program
$1,480.75 for graduate credit as an in-state (Virginia) student not enrolled in George Mason University
$3,427.00 for graduate credit as an out-of-state student not enrolled in George Mason University
Target Audience
Supervisory level employees and those who aspire to that level, up to and including middle managers; any level manager new to the industry. Sequential completion of Managing for Success: Career Development and Managing for Success: Organizational Development is recommended but not required. Class size is limited to 80 participants (two sections of 40 each) in each year.
Prerequisites
Managing for Success: Career Development OR equivalent experience. Priority will be given to individuals associated with AZA accredited institutions. If you are not employed by a zoo or aquarium, or if you have not taken the Career Development course, please submit a letter describing your intended benefit from taking this course for consideration on a case-by-case basis.
Course Registration
Checks sent for course payment will be cashed immediately upon receipt as per standard business practices. Cashing your check does not indicate that you have been accepted into a course. You will receive an acceptance email or waitlist email once acceptance decisions are made. Please note that if your institution pays for your tuition, then your institution director will receive notification of your achievement upon successful completion of the course.
Travel & Accommodations
Please refer to our Wheeling Courses Travel Information page for more details on travel and accommodations, including pricing.
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is the closest airport. Airport Limousine Plus and First Class Limo provide a shuttle service between PIT and the hotel.
Course participants stay at Oglebay Resort & Conference Center in Wheeling, West Virginia and classes meet on-site.
Please refer to our Wheeling Courses Travel Information page for more details on travel and accommodations, including pricing. Please wait until you are admitted into the course before making your reservations. You will receive an email containing detailed information regarding your accommodations and transportation once you are admitted.
Course Topics & Instructors
- Personal Goal Setting
- Concepts of Management
- Concepts of Leadership
- Team Building and Facilitation
- Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives
- Strategic Planning
- Collection Management
- Design, Interpretation and Graphics
- Role of Conservation, Research and Science
- Resource Protection
- Crisis Management and Media Training
- Media Training Workshop
- Ethics
- Legislation
- AZA Cooperative Breeding and Management Conservation Programs
- Conflict Management
- Animal Welfare
Scott Barton, Executive Director
Fresno Chaffee Zoo
Meghan Curran, Director of Marketing
John G. Shedd Aquarium
Chris Gentile, Director
Western North Carolina Nature Center
Tara Henson, Director of Marketing and Public Relations
Oklahoma City Zoo
Debra Kerr, Executive Director
YouthMuse
Sheri Lytle, Director of Human Resources
Houston Zoo
Steve Marshall, Director
El Paso Zoo
Steph Mizer, Human Resources Director
Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
Steve Olson, VP of Government Affairs
Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Patty Peters, Associate Zoo Director - Community Relations
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Robert Ramin, Director of Federal Relations
National Aquarium in Baltimore
Steve Thompson, Ph.D., Sr. VP of Conservation Programs
Lincoln Park Zoo
Alan Varsik, Assistant Director
Oklahoma City Zoo
Tony Vecchio, Executive Director
Jacksonville Zoo
Kris Vehrs, Executive Director
Association of Zoos and Aquariums
For additional details please contact the AZA Professional Training department or call (301) 562-0777.