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2023 Dates to Remember
Click here for a summary of ISA’s 2023 events.
Start or Join an ISA member-driven
RAFT Group (FOR MEMBERS ONLY)
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A RAFT Group as a team of trusted ISA members that help you navigate the white waters that come continuously as you build and grow your business. RAFT members are individuals who understand the pressures and goals you’re working towards and are there to help you be successful. A RAFT Group may form for a period of time and specific purpose and then disband; or they could stay together for a number of years. You set and adjust the guidelines of your RAFT based on your group needs.
*Your ISA RAFT Group Quick Start Guide
*Find your RAFT group members at ABR, C-Level Forums, Like-Size, and other programming. Need fellow ISA members contact info? Log-in to the Member Dashboard and search under Member Directory.
*Need more RAFT tips? Reach out to, Glain Roberts-McCade, ( groberts @goroundtable.com )Â your ISA Programming Chair, on ways to get your RAFT Group launched.
C-Level Virtual Welcome Wednesday May 17th – 6:30pm-7:30pm eastern
C-Level Virtual Forum Zoom Thursday May 18th – 11:00am-6:00pm eastern
Guided by a professional facilitator, small groups of ISA member strategic leaders will virtually come together to dig into critical issues. Each participant brings an issue to examine (prework required after registration). With the help of a facilitator, you will receive several perspectives on “your” issue. You will also reap the benefit of participating in the discussion of other colleagues’ issues. It is a confidential, industry specific, peer-to-peer exchange.
Past Events
ISA’s 2023 Annual Business Retreat
March 19–22, 2023, Scottsdale, Arizona
Click here for the ABR2023 Brochure.Â
DOWNLOAD YOUR NEW revised 3/15/23 – Schedule At A Glance
JW Marriott Camelback Inn Scottsdale Resort
Currently, the ISA room guarantee is full and the hotel is expecting to sell out during our event dates. As we try to balance accommodations, please coordinate with us to assist you and your fellow ISA members in maximizing on-property options. The cut-off date for guest room reservations at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn Scottdale is approaching soon. To receive the negotiated group rate of $416 plus tax per night, reservations must be made before February 21, 2023.
Please be aware that any rooms canceled after February 21 will become the financial responsibility of ISA directly so please confirm your true lodging needs before this date.
ISA is currently curating a “wait list” for on-property rooms that may or may not become available. All reservations must be accompanied by a first-night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. Wait list requests, revisions and cancellations must be in writing and received by the meeting planner (convene@comcast.net). Please include the following in your email: contact name, company name, direct email address, direct phone number, your confirmation number, actual room dates/nights still needed and/or changes.
ABR event registrations are still open and available.
To make online hotel reservations at the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn click here.
Thank you in advance. We look forward to celebrating our 45th Anniversary at the ABR2023.Â
More Details
Please use the online reservation link for the Marriott Camelback Inn – click here. ISA’s negotiated room rate is $416/night plus a daily resort fee of $10.00 per room per night.
The resort fee includes items such as: Daily In-Room Enhanced Wireless Internet Access, Use of 24 Hour Spa Fitness Center Access, Instructor Led Fitness Class, Overnight Self-Parking, Use of The Greens-Mini 18 Hole Putting Course, Daily Golf Bag Storage, Daily Golf Clinic, One Hour Hard Court & Racquet Rental and All Tennis Center Lawn Games.
ISA’s Financial Benchmarking Online Study (FOR MEMBERS ONLY)
ISA’s Financial Benchmarking Study provides the most complete comparative financial performance information available in our industry. When you participate, you’ll get access to a comprehensive report that allows you to compare your company’s financial performance with relevant ISA benchmarks and the composite performance of ISA peer companies.
Access the online form at www.ISAFinancialSurvey.com
Deadline Date:Â February 8, 2023
ISA’s Financial Benchmarking Q&A Session
Join Howard Farfel and Kevin Cope and other members in this recorded Q&A video on how to fill out your Financial Benchmarking Survey! Log in with your ISA password and go under Webinars and find video.
Financial Benchmark Study Survey Form
(Members Only)
ISA’s Financial Benchmarking Q&A Session
Are you reviewing your Financial Benchmarking Study questionnaire and need clarification? Join Howard Farfel and Kevin Cope, your fellow ISA members, for a Q&A study review to find answers to all your study questions. Reminder: final submission date for the study is February 8, 2023.
January 11, 2022, 12:30-1:30pm eastern
ISA LIKE SIZE SESSION
Get ready to join this virtual meeting to share and compare for success. We will be using breakout rooms in Zoom to assist meaningful and actionable discussions, with similar size ISA member firms. Facilitated by ISA members, these gatherings are the best defense against isolation.
December 2, 2022 | 12:00 PM—1:30 PM ET
VIRTUAL C-LEVEL FORUM
November 3, 2022 | 11:00 AM—6:00 PM ET
VIRTUAL C-LEVEL FORUM
August 25, 2022 | 11:00 AM—6:00 PM ET
VIRTUAL C-LEVEL FORUM
May 19, 2022 | 11:00 AM—6:00 PM ET
ISA’s 2022 Annual Business Retreat
March 27–30, 2022, Scottsdale, Arizona
Click here for the event brochure.  Click here for the Schedule at a Glance.
ISA’s onsite Covid policy can be viewed here.
More Details
To make reservations at the Marriott Camelback Inn click here. ISA’s negotiated room rate is $416/night plus a daily resort fee of $35.00 per room per night.
The resort fee includes items such as: Daily In-Room Enhanced Wireless Internet Access, Use of 24 Hour Spa Fitness Center Access, Instructor Led Fitness Class, Overnight Self-Parking, Use of The Greens-Mini 18 Hole Putting Course, Daily Golf Bag Storage, Daily Golf Clinic, One Hour Hard Court & Racquet Rental and All Tennis Center Lawn Games.
2022 FINANCIAL BENCHMARKING STUDY SESSION
March 21, 2022 | 1:00—3:00 PM ET
2022 FINANCIAL BENCHMARK STUDY Q&A
January 12, 2022 | 12:30—1:30 PM ET
ISA “Like Size” Zoom Meetings
Get ready to join this virtual meeting to share and compare for success. We will be using breakout rooms in Zoom to assist meaningful and actionable discussions, with similar size ISA member firms. Facilitated by ISA members, these gatherings are the best defense against isolation.
Friday, December 3, 2021 | 12:00–1:30 PM ET
Virtual C-Level Forum
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Forum Information
Forum Pre-Work/Prep: By separate email, you will receive pertinent details including instructions about how to prepare for the Forum no later than October 4th, so watch your email inbox. Preparation and submission of your “Issue Prep” form by the stated deadline is very important. All participant’s forms are compiled and packages are emailed one week prior to the session. This allows the facilitators time to review the issues and prepare to lead the discussions.
C-Level Forum Virtual “Happy Hour”: When we have our C-Levels “live”, the networking and connections begin the night before over dinner. While the dinner is optional, it has been a very popular and informative part of the C-Level Forum programs. Due to our current situation and health concerns, we will have a Zoom “Happy Hour” to provide an opportunity for networking on Wednesday, November 3, 6:30 pm ET. A Zoom invitation will be sent for you to participate!
Questions? Contact Nina Bull at nbull@isaconnection.org or 240-970-7098.
ISA’s 2021 “Virtual” Business Summit
October 12–13, 2021
Event General Info
Click here to view the schedule.
Click here to view the event flyer.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Nina Bull at (240) 970-7098 or by email to nbull@isaconnection.org.
Virtual C-Level Forum
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Forum Information
Forum Pre-Work/Prep: By separate email, you will receive pertinent details including instructions about how to prepare for the Forum no later than July 15th, so watch your email in-box. Preparation and submission of your “Issue Prep” form by the stated deadline is very important. All participants forms are compiled and packages are emailed one week prior to the session. This allows the facilitators time to review the issues and prepare to lead the discussions. Additionally, a separate Zoom invitation will be sent to access your C-Level Forum session on August 19.
C-Level Forum Virtual “Happy Hour”: When we have our C-Levels “live”, the networking and connections begin the night before over dinner. While the dinner is optional, it has been a very popular and informative part of the C-Level Forum programs. Due to our current situation and health concerns, we will have a Zoom “Happy Hour” to provide an opportunity for networking on Wednesday, August 18, 6:30 pm ET. A Zoom invitation will be sent for you to participate!
ISA “Like Size” Zoom Meetings
June 18, 2021 | 12:00–1:30 PM ET
Virtual C-Level Forum
May 12, 2021
Forum Information
Forum Pre-Work/Prep: By separate email, you will receive pertinent details including instructions about how to prepare for the Forum no later than April 21st, so watch your email in-box. Preparation and submission of your “Issue Prep” form by the stated deadline is very important. All participants forms are compiled and packages are emailed one week prior to the session. This allows the facilitators time to review the issues and prepare to lead the discussions. Additionally, a separate Zoom invitation will be sent to access your C-Level Forum session on May 20th.
C-Level Forum Virtual “Happy Hour”: When we have our C-Levels “live”, the networking and connections begin the night before over dinner. While the dinner is optional, it has been a very popular and informative part of the C-Level Forum programs. Due to our current situation and health concerns, we will have a Zoom “Happy Hour” to provide an opportunity for networking on Wednesday, May 19th, 6:30pm eastern. A Zoom invitation will be sent for you to participate
Questions? Contact Nina Bull at nbull@isaconnection.org or 240-970-7098.
2021 Virtual Leadership Summit
March 24–26, 2021
November-December “Like Size” Zoom Meetings
Creating ISA’s Future
November 10, 2020 | 1:00–3:00 PM ET
C-Level Forum
Welcome Zoom (Virtual “Happy Hour”): October 28, 2020 | 6:30–7:30 PM ET
Virtual Sessions: October 29, 2020 |11:00 AM–6:00 PM ET
ISA Webinar – “We did it! We Went Digital and Here’s What We Learned!”
Presenters: Panel of ISA Members
October 9, 2020 | 1:00 PM ET
September “Like Size” Zoom Meetings
Select your applicable group from the following to register:
9/16/2020 | 12:00–1:30 PM ET – Up to $2.5M
9/17/2020 | 1:00–2:30 PM ET – $5-$11M
9/18/2020 | 12:00–1:30 PM ET – $11-$25M
9/18/2020 | 1:00–2:00 PM ET—$26-$100M+
9/25/2020 | 12:00–1:30 PM ET— $2.5-$4.9M
ISA Webinar–Learning & Development in the COVID Era
Presenters: Josh Bersin
August 27, 2020 | 1:00 PM ET
ISA Webinar—Personality Tune-up: Maintenance & Upgrades for The Road Ahead
Presenters: Nate Regier
August 20, 2020 | 1:30 PM ET
ISA Webinar—The Art of Online Facilitation for Virtual Presenters
Presenters: Cindy Huggett, PowerSpeaking
June 19, 2020 | 1:00 PM ET
ISA Webinar–Distance Learning Innovation
April 23, 2020
ISA Connects—Let’s Talk Managing Business thru COVID-19
March 19, 2020
ISA’s Webinar Series: Being a Published Thought Leader
January 24, 2020 | 1:00 PM ET
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Webinar Details: At a time when people are inundated by digital media, book publishing and authorship are more meaningful than ever. Professionals who want to express their unique market position publish books to make their mark on the world. Speakers, consultants, and subject-matter experts report getting higher-paid and more engaging work when they publish books that align with the work they do. But what does it take to publish professionally and successfully? How can thought leaders publish books that reach a wide audience and do justice to their mandate and message? In this webinar, book publishing experts Trena White and Jesse Finkelstein will offer valuable insight about today’s publishing landscape and shed light on the best options for writing and launching great books.
Why attend the webinar?
You will learn:
- Best practices for developing your book concept, drafting an outline, and writing your manuscript;
- How to find a publisher that’s a good fit for you;
- The costs and timelines involved;
- Book marketing techniques that really work.
ISA’s Webinar Series: Creating Podcasts
November 15, 2019 | 1:00 PM ET
More Details
When: November 15, 2019, 1PM-2:00PM Eastern
Webinar Details: Have you ever been curious about podcasting, and whether it can help grow your business and thought leadership? Edison Research’s “Infinite Dial Study” found that 73 million people in the United States listened to podcasts monthly in 2018, and 48 million listened weekly. That’s more than watch NFL Sunday Night Football! Podcasting is a platform which training organizations can use to support learning transfer and utilize to create a learning community. Podcasting also bolsters our thought leadership and reputation. For some it can even be a revenue generator. So, how do you get started?
Why Attend the Webinar: Join Amy Glass, Vice President and Senior Facilitator at BRODY Pro, and Carrie Hartman, communications professional specializing in radio and podcasting production, in a lively conversation about what you need to know to plan, execute, distribute and market your podcast.
Who should attend this webinar?
If you want to get started in the podcast world, you will find this webinar both interesting and helpful.
For more information:
Contact:Â Lois Donovan
Phone:Â 703-730-2838
Email:Â Â ldonovan@isaconnection.org
ISA October 2019 C-Level Forum
October 30, 2019 | 8:00 AM ET
More Details
ISA’s 2019 Fall C-Level Forum will be held on October 30, 2019, in Tysons Corner, VA at the Hyatt Regency Tysons. For a description of the C-Level Forum and details about the event read more.
ISA’s Webinar Series: Generationally Savvy Selling
August 23, 2019 | 1:00 PM ET
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Webinar Details:
The first rule of selling — “Know your customer” — is as true today as it ever was. Unfortunately, following that rule is harder than ever before. Why?
The market you’re selling to is no longer a homogenous mass. One sales approach or message won’t work for all. Instead, your market is divided up among the generations — and each generation has its own wants and demands.
With FIVE DISTINCT GENERATIONS playing active roles as buyers, knowing how to sell now can be difficult. What engages one generation may repel others.
You needn’t be all things to all people. However, you have to recognize the underlying Generational CODES™ that pave the way to “YES!”
Why attend the webinar?
In this webinar presentation, generational expert Anna Liotta shows you how to get agreement and close the sale, even when you’re pitching to more than one generation! Among other things, Anna will teach you how to:
- Uncover biases in your selling system that unintentionally turn your prospects off;
- Frame your offers so they get past the generational attention filters;
- Choose the digital channels that each generation favors most;
- Hit the triggers that deepen respect for you and your offerings; and
- Discover the way your prospects like to be sold to.
ISA July 2019 C-Level Forum
July 18, 2019 | 8:00 AM ET
More Details
ISA’s 2019 Summer C-Level Forum will be held on July 18, 2019, in Nashville, TN. ISA member Integrity Solutions will host the C-Level at their office which is located at 1801 West End Avenue, Suite 530, Nashville, TN 37203.
Optional Networking Dinner:Â Join us on July 17th at 6:30pm where the networking begins over dinner at the Hutton Hotel. Separate dinner invitations will be emailed to registrants after June 15th.
ISA’s Webinar Series: The Good Fight
June 7, 2019 | 1:00 PM ET
More Details
Webinar Details: Business today is more competitive than ever. Getting ahead and staying ahead requires you to make tough calls, face hard choices, and to work through conflict. But no matter how much you invest in difficult conversation training, productive conflict is still rare. Why? Because productive conflict is about more than the right skill set. It requires the right mindset and the right processes, neither of which come naturally. In this webinar, Liane will walk through a process for creating productive conflict on teams—the kind of conflict that will improve results and enhance engagement.
Why attend the webinar?
You will walk away from the session being able to do the following:
- Identify the costs (in lost productivity, reduced engagement, and heightened stress) of avoiding the difficult issues.
- Reframe people’s perception about conflict so that their natural conflict aversion doesn’t turn into conflict avoidance or worse, passive-aggressiveness.
- Use a simple exercise to systematize and normalize the tensions in your business.