BOLD: Building Our Leaders in Design
PROGRAM INFORMATION:
The IIDA Indiana chapter is excited to present our new professional development program, Building Our Leaders in Design (BOLD) designed by principals and firm leaders from across Indiana. Designers with at least two (2) years of experience and a maximum of five (5) years of experience in the design industry who want to pursue future leadership roles within in the design community are encouraged to apply for this ten (10)-month program.
The program is no cost for designers, including non-IIDA members, so designers from firms, dealerships, and facility departments are encouraged to participate. In exchange for this curated and invaluable training, employers agree to pay for the participating designer’s IIDA membership for the following year. This allows designers who have graduated from BOLD to act as mentors to the incoming class of BOLD designers and serve on IIDA IN committees where their leadership skills will be further developed. Interested designers can apply through the application link below. Space is limited to twenty (20) participants for this unique opportunity.
Program Dates
Please note all sessions will be held in Indianapolis, IN. Designers from the entire state of Indiana are welcome to participate.
SESSION
DESCRIPTION
DATE
BOLD Beginnings
Assessment to find out who you are as a leader and how that impacts with whom you interact.
Saturday, February 19, 2022
BOLD Ambassador
Communication, Delegation, Conflict Resolution, Critiques
Saturday, March 5, 2022
BOLD Plans
Writing Proposals / contracts / time management / strategy
Saturday, April 23, 2022
BOLD Speaker
Presentation Skills /Improv Exercises
Saturday, May 14, 2022
BOLD Alliances
Design Partners
Saturday, June 25, 2022
BOLD Leader
Managing Projects and People
Saturday, July 23, 2022
BOLD Solutions
Refining Design and Problem Solving
Saturday, August 13, 2022
BOLD Presence
Marketing / Networking / Social Media / Branding
Saturday, September 10, 2022
BOLD Future
Growth Potential, Leadership Path, Career Exploration, Business, Certifications, Business Structures + GRADUATION from the BOLD Program
Saturday, October 1, 2022
Application
The IIDA Indiana Building Our Leaders in Design (BOLD) program is for interior designers with two (2) – five (5) years of experience working as an interior designer at, but not limited to, a firm, furniture dealer, or as part of a facilities team.
This program’s success is directly related to the attendance by the participants and therefore attendance is mandatory. Each member will be allowed one excused absence. If two or more sessions are missed, the applicant may be released from the program. Supervisor approval and full support is required for applicants in this program. A committee member will confirm such with your supervisor as part of the selection process.
Key Dates:
- Applications open: November 8, 2021
- Applications close: January 7, 2022
- Notification: January 14, 2022
- Program begins: February 19, 2022
BOLD Planning Committee
For more information, please contact:
Kim Dutkosky
Past President & BOLD Facilitator