New Director Academy/Training Day

[Happy Chef]

Has anyone taken the either of these? What did you think of them?

[bethcooks4u]

I attended the very first one they did and it was packed full of great information. I highly recommend it to all new directors!

I will be taking the Director Training when it comes to Raleigh, NC in October!

[ChefLisa]

I still have not taken New Director Training (just too far away), but I did take Director Training. I thought it was great!

Lisa

[ShanaSmith]

I went to Directors training when it was in Sacramento a couple of months ago. Well worth it. I would recommend to everyone.
Beth, I heard that New Directors Training was great, I have a PC friend that went too.

[aframe79]

I'm excited to be signed up for the one in Dallas this month!

[smspamperedchef]

I'm excited to be signed up for the one in Dallas this month!

I'll be there too!

[finley1991]

I went to the one at Home Office in April. It was great and really helpful.

[cmdtrgd]

NDA is totally worth it!!!

[chefkugler]

I want to attend one, but they have not had one lined up near me since I promoted in July. I wish there was one closer and soon. I have had NO director training at all. Just reading the handbook.

[cmdtrgd]

I didn't take NDA until about 8 months after I promoted. The 8 months I waited for it I took teleclasses and read through the Coaching and Training New Consultants and the Leadership Handbook. Set aside some time each week to go through all this info. The rest of the time should be working on your personal business and then working with your team.

[bethcooks4u]

Do your uplines offer any training for new directors? My director gave me very little but she knows I'm a self-learner (well, that's the excuse I'll give her). I read, took classes, and asked questions as I needed. Perhaps you could ask your director or upline director for more guidance.

It's crazy that a consultant would promote and then have to search for training. Their director and upline should be offering guidance as soon as the new director is getting close so they can take on their new position with confidence.

[chefkugler]

My upline was waiting for someone else to promote to do a group training. But now that isn't happening soon. So I wait and see if I get training. I'm mostly a sef learner too. But a little guidence would be nice.

[chefmeg]

Does anyone remember the dates that a new Director can get the travel voucher for promoting between?? I can't find it in the new CN or in my notes from Leadership...TIA!

[PamperedPosey]

Does anyone remember the dates that a new Director can get the travel voucher for promoting between?? I can't find it in the new CN or in my notes from Leadership...TIA!

Travel voucher? Do you mean the free New Director Academy? Anyone who promoted to Director on or after January 1st 2007 can go to New Director Academy free this year. I don't remember a travel voucher. They said they would provide transportation to and from the airport.

[DebbieJ]

Even if there is no travel voucher, New Director Academy is SO WORTH IT!!!!!!!! GO GO GOG GO GOGOGO if you are eligible!!!! I'm so bummed I can't go again.

[PamperedPosey]

I'm so going!! I can't wait!!

The dates this year are...

March 14-15
May 16-17
August 22-23
September 26-27
October 24-25

Myself and my upline, sideline and downline Directors are all going in May. We all promoted within the timeframe for the free NDA!!

[chefmeg]

hmmmm...I swear I remember them announcing the fact that all is free, youjust have to get to Chicago...that was followed by the announcement of if you promote between _____ & ________, the will give a $250 travel voucher as well!

[PamperedPosey]

That does sound vaguely familiar now that you say it that way! I guess I was so excited about getting to go for free I totally forgot about that part. I think it was Feb 1st-?? (maybe Nov 1st) I really don't remember, but I'm guessing that it wasn't January 1st because then my new Director would have gotten it and I would have remembered that.

[Lisa2Boys]

Wonder what time the everything gets started on day 1 and when we are finished on day 2? I am just trying to shop for flights and am not sure how many days I will need to stay. Any thoughts?

[DebbieJ]

There should be a sample schedule behind CC. I remember starting after lunch on the first day. Can't remember when we ended the 2nd day. It was early enough to make a 6 hour drive home and be in bed before midnight. :)

[pamperedbecky]

I think the $250 in travel expenses had something to do with maintaining the $1250 in personal sales, 5 active personally recruited consultants and $4000 in cluster sales for the three months after the training (or maybe before???), then they get the $250 gift card or something?? I forget too.

Something else I keep forgetting (I should probably start another thread), but does a new consultant need to qualify in their first 30 days in order to get the free website subscription for 90 days?? Or do they just have to qualify in the first 90 days? I can't seem to remember where this info is. And is this forever???

[its_me_susan]

Travel voucher? Do you mean the free New Director Academy? Anyone who promoted to Director on or after January 1st 2007 can go to New Director Academy free this year. I don't remember a travel voucher. They said they would provide transportation to and from the airport.

Where is the information on this though, and the dates/locations please? I only see last year's dates, and have searched CC. I promoted May 1st and really hope to be able to get to this. I'm in CT, nothing close. :(

[its_me_susan]

My upline was waiting for someone else to promote to do a group training. But now that isn't happening soon. So I wait and see if I get training. I'm mostly a sef learner too. But a little guidence would be nice.

I would just be direct and tell her you'd like to be trained now - that is what you'd like to work on for 2008.

[its_me_susan]

I'm so going!! I can't wait!!

The dates this year are...

March 14-15
May 16-17
August 22-23
September 26-27
October 24-25

Myself and my upline, sideline and downline Directors are all going in May. We all promoted within the timeframe for the free NDA!!

Are these all in Chicago?

[its_me_susan]

Has anyone taken the either of these? What did you think of them?

Here's the full scoop, it's updated now on CC

2008 NEW DIRECTOR ACADEMY … AT HOME OFFICE!
New Director Academy has been enhanced for 2008. Now, registration is free and you’ll attend this valuable training session at the Home Office in the Chicago suburbs.

New Director Academy
Includes valuable training on topics such as setting business growth goals, coaching for results, understanding your reports, and increasing personal and Cluster recruiting.
Is led by members of the Home Office Sales team.
Features plenty of interaction and networking with fellow attendees.
Provides time to explore Heritage Hall and share meals with special Home Office guests.
2008 Registration is FREE!
Get yourself to Chicago, and we'll take care of the rest. FREE registration includes:
Two days of valuable training and networking.
Ground transportation to and from O'Hare or Midway airport.
Friday night hotel (double occupancy).
Three meals (dinner Friday night, breakfast and lunch on Saturday).
And … if you promote to Director Feb. 1 – Oct. 1, 2008, you can earn $250 toward your travel expenses! Click here to learn more.

Who can attend?
New Directors who have promoted (or re-promoted) on or after Jan. 1, 2007 and did not attend a New Director Academy in 2006 or 2007.
You must be a Director at the time of the program to attend.
If you're not yet a Director, you must promote by the first of the month in which the New Director Academy is held. If you plan to promote to Director and attend a program, contact our registration staff via e-mail at nda2008@<hidden> so we can watch for your promotion.
New Director Academy Dates
Registration will open approximately six weeks prior to each event. Registration will close two weeks prior to each event. Be sure to plan ahead and reserve your spot!
Mar. 14-15
May 16-17
Aug. 22-23
Sep. 26-27
Oct. 24-25
Travel Arrangements
By air: Arrive no later than 12:00 noon on Friday. One week before the event, you'll receive information about the complimentary shuttle to the Home Office.

Arrange a return flight that departs no earlier than 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Transportation will take you directly back to O'Hare or Midway airport.
What’s the schedule?
Friday
1:30 p.m. — Check-in at the Home Office
2 p.m. – 9 p.m. — Training
Dinner is included
Saturday
7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Training
Breakfast and lunch are included
Attire
Business casual, such as slacks and a sweater, is appropriate for New Director Academy.

Questions
Contact the Home Office via email at nda2008@<hidden>.

[PamperedPosey]

Are these all in Chicago?

Yes, they are all in Chicago from now on. They say that getting a tour of Home Office makes a big impact on consultants/Directors.

[iteachurkid]

Anyone know if you have already been if you can go again? I went to Harrisburg PA in October, and would love to go again to Home Office. It was an awesome training. Maybe I should just send an e-mail to find out :)

[DebbieJ]

NO, if you went before you cannot go again. I was sitting behind Doreen Grass when this was announced at Leadership and confirmed with her this is for FIRST TIME attendees only.

[cmdtrgd]

That's what Director Training Day is for.

[legacypc46]

Quick post to say registration for New Director Academy is already open! (Also put this in the shout box; posting here in case it gets overlooked) :)

[wdpmap]

For Future Directors that promote to Director Feb 1-Oct 1, 2008 and in their first three months after promoting have at least $1250 in personal sales and have at least five active 1st line recruits and have at least $4000 in cluster sales. Then they will get a $250 travel voucher to New Director Academy.

It is on page 14 of the FEb. consultant news.

Michelle

[Chef Riley]

What I remember is - if you promote, go to academy and MEET the XYZ requirements, you would get a $250.00 reimbursement??? BUt - I am old...:sun: - so don't trust my memory. ALL I know is Imy play is to GO in May!!!

[DebbieJ]

Go Gina!!!!!

[tupachef]

Just FYI, ya'll... I know this post fizzled out a couple of months ago, but I went to the New Director's Academy in Chicago this month, and if you're still thinking of going, you HAVE to! It was absolutely amazing, and I'm so pumped about my business! I made so many friends/accountability buddies! If you have any questions, PLEASE feel free to ask me! :chef:

[smilesare]

I am signed up and going in MAY..If anyone else is PLEASE contact me prior. Would love to make arrangements to meet anyone from DS in person! :> I AM SO EXCITED!!!

[smile10308]

I am soooo excited!!!!!!!! Just promoted May 1st and I will be going to the conference, can't wait!!!!!!! Can't wait to meet the other fellow Chef Successors. :D

[pamperedbecky]

I am soooo excited!!!!!!!! Just promoted May 1st and I will be going to the conference, can't wait!!!!!!! Can't wait to meet the other fellow Chef Successors. :D

Congratulations!!! :D

[SusanBP0129]

I promoted May 1st, so am hoping to go to New Director Academy in August or September. Anyone else??

[smile10308]

Hey if anyone else is going to the academy in May, My email is smile10308@<hidden>, I would love to chat before we leave. I am flying in on Thursday because I live so far away, anyone else? My friend Teresa also just promoted, she will be there too. If anyone else is coming in early maybe we can all grab dinner or something, let me know. Take care!!!:D

[smile10308]

I promoted May 1st, so am hoping to go to New Director Academy in August or September. Anyone else??

I am in Wave 3 too.........CONGRATS!!!!! We will be walking on stage together, so fun!!!!!!!!!!

[smile10308]

Congratulations!!! :D

Thank you sooooo much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[chefmary]

I promoted May 1st, so am hoping to go to New Director Academy in August or September. Anyone else??


Susan: I promoted last July, but haven't attended a New Director Academy yet. I originally thought I would attend this month, but with HWC bookings doing well, I decided not to sacrifice a strong month in sales, so I will definitely be going in August. It took me a while to find a flight whose price didn't scare me off, but I finally booked last weekend on United out of White Plains. Let me know if you plan on attending this one.

Mary

PS Congratulations!

[chefkugler]

I promoted last July as well and I'm still trying to find the time and the right price for air to go. My goal is to go in August.

[SusanBP0129]

Susan: I promoted last July, but haven't attended a New Director Academy yet. I originally thought I would attend this month, but with HWC bookings doing well, I decided not to sacrifice a strong month in sales, so I will definitely be going in August. It took me a while to find a flight whose price didn't scare me off, but I finally booked last weekend on United out of White Plains. Let me know if you plan on attending this one.

Mary

PS Congratulations!

Great! I didn't realize you lived so close! I was looking at flights out of White Plains, Newburgh and Newark. Did you get a good deal?

[chefmary]

I got an OK deal...I think it was $259 RT. I paid $138 last year for conference, so nothing this year will even come close to that. I ended up taking a flight on Delta ($239) out of LGA to go to conference. I live in PA, just over the Orange County, NY border, so Newburgh would be the best, but I couldn't find a set of flights that fit the time requirements.

It will be great meeting you in August!

Mary

[SusanBP0129]

That IS good! I paid $138 last year, too. That was AWESOME.

[amy07]

anyone planning on going in Sept?

[Chef Kearns]

I'm going in August. I am thinking of switching to October. I don't know anyone going in August. Once I bought my ticket and registered I learned my boys' Meet the Teacher day is the Friday I would leave. I got a booth (my mom would work if for me) for Friday. On Saturday my boys have 2 basketball games and the offical weigh-in for football. I hate to switch it to October because I really want to make the most out of the fall and my August is already shot as far as shows go.

Is anyone from here going in October?

[pamperedlinda]

I'm going in August. I am thinking of switching to October. I don't know anyone going in August. Once I bought my ticket and registered I learned my boys' Meet the Teacher day is the Friday I would leave. I got a booth (my mom would work if for me) for Friday. On Saturday my boys have 2 basketball games and the offical weigh-in for football. I hate to switch it to October because I really want to make the most out of the fall and my August is already shot as far as shows go.

Is anyone from here going in October?

I'm going! So is Kris (legacypc46).

[Chef Kearns]

OH good! I am really leaning to rescheduling it to October though. Now that I've pondered and hemmed and hawed for 3 days. Have you completed the homework yet?

[pamperedlinda]

Nope. I've been 'thinking' about it though :)

[legacypc46]

I've been thinking about the homework too. :)

Still try to join us. If your fall gets rockin', you'll be too tempted to book shows instead. (Well, that was my logic for going in August.)

[Chef Kearns]

That was my logic for August, too. This weekend has just gotten so crazy with family stuff. I don't want to pass up the booth opportunity because I am coming up dry as Arizona when it comes to bookings. I am hoping it will help me get the 6 shows I still need for Sept and that will keep me okay for this fall. If I don't have at least 8 shows next month I'm sunk!

[chefruthie]

I'm going in October too! I really wanted to go in August and the Hospitality Cluster I meet with planned the Fall Kick-off for Aug 23. I have September booked up so I am going in October. Virginia Stein called last week and said I have the travel award earned, I just have to attend now and I'll get my $250. Not bad since I live about 90 miles from HO :). I'll make $ and learn lots of great stuff!!! I love PC!
Can't wait to meet you all and see you again Linda!

[natural]

All NDA attendees, don't forget the conference call at 10 am CST TODAY Nov. 11th

Sandra

[SusanBP0129]

Will try for that one... that's 11am, eastern, right?
Do you have the #, by any chance?

[natural]

Greetings New Director Academy Graduates!



We hope that you’ve taken time to review what you learned and are taking action on the "one thing" you identified for each area of your business. To help keep moving forward toward your goals, we invite you to join us for a follow-up call:



Tuesday, November 11, 2008

10 a.m. CST OR 8 p.m. CST

(866) 814-1919



It's easy! Just dial in at the time that's best for you. This will be a great way to reconnect with your fellow graduates, ask questions, share ideas and receive coaching on the topics most important to you.



We also recommend that you take the following tele-classes. You can dial in live or listen to a recorded version from the Table Talk Tele-class page on Consultants Corner.



Maximize Company Promotions, 11/4 @<hidden> 2PM
Steps to a Successful Meeting, 11/5 @<hidden> 11AM
Motivate with Recognition, 11/12 @<hidden> 12PM
Remember to mark your calendars for November 11th! We look forward to reconnecting with you on the call.



Best Wishes,

[Chef Kearns]

This hold music is giving me a high level of anxiety! It is not soothing.

[SusanBP0129]

...didn't make it on the morning call. :(
My kids are home from school today and it is not a condusive environment! Happy they are having it tonight as well!! :D

[natural]

sue next one is on the 25th of Nov at the same time, hope you can make it, I was reminded to do the Cluster Calendar!!