Association

Welcome to EVelop's insightful exploration of associations—those small but indomitable bastions of passion and industry. In this vibrant narrative, we unravel the unique dynamics of associations with Stacey's expert guidance, leveraging her extensive background to illuminate pathways for empowerment and growth.

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Why Associations are a Unique Force

Associations occupy a special niche in the professional world—small teams bursting with enthusiasm and dedication, often tasked with monumental goals while grappling with limited resources. These microcosms of industrious passion thrive amidst a backdrop of constrained funding opportunities and minimal staff development investments. The lack of robust financial support and advanced technology tools often presents challenges, yet they equally offer hidden opportunities ripe for exploration.

Associations succeed through creative problem-solving and innovative thinking, making their streamlined operations worthy of admiration. Within this framework, Stacey emerges as a vital resource, ready to unlock tangible benefits through targeted strategies and operational enhancements.

Meet Stacey: Your Partner in Strategic Association Development

Stacey's career is a testament to her deep understanding of the association landscape. Her experience spans key roles in manufacturing trade associations, including board positions at the National Institute for Metalworking Skills and Women in Manufacturing Ohio. Additionally, her service as a board member for Youth Opportunities Unlimited underscores her commitment to empowering the next generation.

What sets Stacey apart is her ability to empathize with associations, having navigated the complexities of similar organizations herself. She excels in workforce development, cohort program design, and facilitating industry-specific forums. Her expertise includes consulting on workforce initiatives, launching professional development programs, and leading conversation-driven roundtables for organizations like the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) and the Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI).

Stacey’s ability to innovate within the constraints of an association's budget and goals is reflected in her impactful achievements:

  • At Precision Metalforming Association (PMA), Stacey transformed in-person functional roundtables into engaging virtual events, managing every detail, from sourcing speakers to moderating a 6-hour Zoom session. Her efforts achieved record-breaking, sold-out attendance with over 90% positive feedback. She also directed the METALFORM EDU online training program, featuring 500+ courses, and nearly doubled sales targets, reaching 200%. Additionally, she served as lead moderator for a 2.5-day immersive leadership program, delivering a workshop on talent attraction and engagement.
  • At Women in Manufacturing (WiM), she designed a 12-month virtual learning series for 10,000+ members, doubling the number of events in 2020 while reducing costs by 46%. Stacey also developed a groundbreaking virtual learning program combining live sessions, recorded content, peer accountability groups, and coaching. The first cohort's success led to participant promotions and the addition of a third cohort to meet growing demand.
  • As Director of Workforce Development for the National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA), Stacey developed and launched a national pre-apprenticeship program while securing national sponsorship for an apprenticeship program in precision machining, creating long-term opportunities for workforce growth.

These accomplishments showcase Stacey’s commitment to empowering associations with innovative solutions and driving measurable results. Her ability to design impactful programs and streamline operations ensures that organizations can maximize their resources and achieve their missions.

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Discover Low-Hanging Fruits within Your Association

Associations often overlook simple yet effective strategies that can significantly bolster their efficiency and success. Stacey's approach focuses on identifying such low-hanging fruit, offering solutions that leverage existing resources to maximum effect. Here are a few ways your association can optimize operations:

  • Efficient Talent Development: Implement scalable workforce advancement initiatives within current budgetary frameworks.
  • Targeted Program Creation: Design programs that specifically cater to your audience's needs while encouraging inclusivity and diversity.
  • Enhanced Collaboration Platforms: Utilize both traditional and digital communication tools to foster team collaboration without financial strain.

EVelop: Empowering Through Experienced Guidance

At EVelop, we understand that associations have distinct, multifaceted needs. Our aim is to partner with your team, delivering bespoke solutions that align with your operational capacity and objectives. With Stacey’s insights, we empower associations to transition from subsisting on limited resources to thriving with efficiency and impact.

Our commitment extends to providing ongoing consultation, ensuring that associations not only meet their immediate needs but are also equipped for future challenges. Together, let’s cultivate a resilient infrastructure that supports every member's potential, maximizing both individual and collective achievements.

Engage with Stacey and Elevate Your Association

For those captivated by the possibilities and eager to elevate their association, EVelop provides a platform to explore Stacey's full range of services. Our resources are tailored specifically for small yet dynamic teams, eager to grasp every opportunity. With practical wisdom and strategic expertise, the transformation from challenge to triumph lies just ahead.

Leadership Development

At EVelop, we are honored to offer two distinct styles of leadership development solutions, to meet you and your organization's needs. First, we offer a Plug-and-Play solution through exclusive membership with The Institute for Management Studies. Second, we offer a fully customized leadership development solution, with a structured and effective process.

Either approach is a great choice to deliver world-class training and wrap-around support to help leaders at all levels prepare to face the challenges that arise from managing diverse teams and meeting organizational goals.

Workforce Development Planning

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, workforce development planning is not just a managerial task—it's an art and a science combined. It's the craft of sculpting an organization's most crucial asset: its people. At EVelop, we are passionate about partnering with businesses to decode this art and implement strategic workforce development planning that aligns with your vision and goals.

Manufacturing Environments Done Right

At EVelop, we believe that every manufacturing environment, from bustling assembly lines to quiet back offices, holds the potential for greatness. This belief is at the heart of our mission to revolutionize how manufacturing is perceived. Our philosophy is simple: when you understand what factors make an environment that individuals can thrive in, you empower innovation, productivity, and satisfaction both in the workforce and beyond.

LMS Selection & Implementation

As technology advances at breakneck speed, businesses across various industries face the challenge of efficiently managing their training processes. Here, we delve into the nuances of selecting and implementing the right Learning Management System (LMS) for your organization, guided by the expertise of our seasoned consultant, Stacey.

Building Your Training Dream Team

Building a dream training team isn't merely a nice-to-have—it's an essential investment in your company's future. Modern business environments demand more than just an HR professional juggling multiple roles. To truly thrive, companies must develop comprehensive training teams capable of navigating complex learning landscapes.

Fully Customized Training, Specifically for Manufacturing

At EVelop, we pride ourselves on providing bespoke training solutions tailored specifically to the nuances and unique demands of the manufacturing sector. In today's fast-paced industrial landscape, where innovation and precision are paramount, our custom manufacturing training programs are designed to ensure that your team is equipped with the skills they need, precisely when they need them. This approach not only enhances productivity but also empowers your workforce to embrace the future with confidence.

Instructional Design

Instructional design is not just a buzzword; rather, it's the science and art of crafting educational experiences that lead to measurable learning outcomes. It's a meticulous process that begins with understanding the goal of the training and working backward to develop engaging, effective educational content. Our approach at EVelop is simple yet powerful—recognizing the need for practical and relevant training, especially for those in technical fields such as manufacturing, where Stacey began her career.

Sales & Marketing Strategies for Association - Built Training

Our focus is to empower associations through robust marketing training programs designed to bridge gaps and enhance member engagement. Led by Stacey, a seasoned professional with extensive expertise across various industries, we are committed to guiding associations in maximizing their potential and elevating their value proposition to members.

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EVelop. Develop. Envelop.

EVelop is a woman-owned and operated training and consulting firm, based in Cleveland, OH. We work with organizations to build customized workforce development solutions that are practical and action-oriented. Our mission, our passion and our driving purpose is to connect our clients with the right solutions to grow their business, upskill their team, and provide the right growth and development opportunities to attract, engage and retain top talent. People are a company’s most precious asset. Investing in them is critical for a company to remain competitive in today’s fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Our greatest joy is to help our clients succeed. And we’ll do what it takes to make that happen.