Introductory Session
Location: March 10-14, 2010 - Time & Life Building, 8th - Floor Conference Center, 1271 Sixth Avenue (between 50th and 51st streets) New York, NY 10020.
Hotel: Millennium Broadway Hotel 145 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036. $179 single/double. Phone: 800.622.5569 or 212.768.4400. Ask for the AAJA group rate.
Cost: $1,200 for tuition, training and most meals.
Speakers: For a list of speakers for the 2009 ELP Introductory Session, click here.
Program Details: The Introductory Session of the Executive Leadership Program (ELP) is held once annually to assist participants with developing a keen understanding of the corporate environment as it applies to the newsroom. ELP helps participants gain valuable skills in identifying newsroom dynamics and boosting leadership skills and performance.
Participants in this intensive, five-day program will gain an increased understanding of the corporate environment and a broadened perspective of the role of leadership in the newsroom. Most importantly, participants will learn how Asian American and Pacific Islander values can be assets to excellence, as well as liabilities, for effect executive performance.
Program topics include:
- Career choices and goal setting
- Understanding cultural values
- Newsroom leadership styles
- Dealing with backlash
- Socialization and self-marketing
- Effective workplace communication
- Leadership strategies
Applicants must have at least five years of professional experiences as print or broadcast journalists. Participants are required to have company support and show potential leadership skills.
For additional information, please contact Albert Lee.
The 2010 ELP Introductory Session is funded by a grant from the McCormick Foundation. The Introductory Session is hosted by People, with additional support from NY1 News and The New York Times. The ELP reception is sponsored by Google.
Advanced Session
Location: The Advanced Session took place August 11 (8 a.m. - 6 p.m) and August 12 (8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.) just prior to the Boston Convention, which was held August 12-15, 2009. The next Advanced Session has been replaced with the ELP 15th Anniversary Leadership Summit to be held in Los Angeles August 3-4, 2010. The ELP 15th Anniversary Leadership Summit is funded by a grant from the McCormick Foundation, with additional support from Google and The New York Times.
Mentor Program
Location: The most recent program was February 24, 2009 - McLean, VA.
The ELP Mentor Program offered a unique opportunity for one-on-one career guidance with a mentor, and continued leadership training. Those who are clear about their goals, and who are ready to work on next steps, are urged to apply.