One of my goals for the last couple years is completing the CMAA's (Club Managers Association of America) Manager in Development Program (MID). After two years, I've finally finished the many webinar presentations and endless reading. The final step is a list of objectives I need to meet by working in other Club departments for several days to gain exposure of the overall challenges of Club Management. My goal for the summer is to knock this portion out. The MID program pairs a candidate with a General Manager (Greg Crawford, in my case) to serve as a mentor to help one through the program. The history of the program is as follows; this information was taken from the CMAA website:
First introduced in 2000, the Manager in Development (MID) program was designed as a mentor/mentee program to educate mid-level managers through exposure to diverse departments within a club operation. The program began as the brainchild of William A. Schulz, MCM, CCE, as he developed the concept for his successful MCM monograph, Club Management Opportunities Assistant Manager Development Program.
Previously, the MID program was available to the club industry as a hands-on training manual. Today, the MID program is presented on CMAA University in 12 modules that can be completed in their entirety in three years, by specialization in a year or by individual topic in three months while working under the professional guidance of a mentor. Each module includes a textbook, portfolio builders and a PowerPoint presentation to supplement the education from the mentor.
Each of the 12 modules in CMAA’s MID program presents information about a specific topic of critical importance for successful club management, addressing CMAA’s 10 Competency areas. Five Club Management Institute (CMI) Credits will be awarded for the successful completion of each module. A manager who completes all 12 modules will earn 60 CMI credits and a diploma. In addition, one Association Activity credit will be awarded to the mentor for each session that he or she helps to deliver.
The Manager in Development Program by Modules and Specializations
Club Management Essentials Specialization
1. Careers in Club Management Module
2. Communication and Interpersonal Skills Module
3. Financial Management Module
4. Governance - Club and Organization Module
Club Operations Specialization
5. Beverage Operations Management Module
6. Club Training Module
7. Facilities Management Module
8. Food Operations Management Module
Club Leadership Specialization
9. Golf, Sports and Recreation Management Module
10. Human Resources Module
11. Leadership Principles Module
12. Marketing Module
Previously, the MID program was available to the club industry as a hands-on training manual. Today, the MID program is presented on CMAA University in 12 modules that can be completed in their entirety in three years, by specialization in a year or by individual topic in three months while working under the professional guidance of a mentor. Each module includes a textbook, portfolio builders and a PowerPoint presentation to supplement the education from the mentor.
Each of the 12 modules in CMAA’s MID program presents information about a specific topic of critical importance for successful club management, addressing CMAA’s 10 Competency areas. Five Club Management Institute (CMI) Credits will be awarded for the successful completion of each module. A manager who completes all 12 modules will earn 60 CMI credits and a diploma. In addition, one Association Activity credit will be awarded to the mentor for each session that he or she helps to deliver.
The Manager in Development Program by Modules and Specializations
Club Management Essentials Specialization
1. Careers in Club Management Module
2. Communication and Interpersonal Skills Module
3. Financial Management Module
4. Governance - Club and Organization Module
Club Operations Specialization
5. Beverage Operations Management Module
6. Club Training Module
7. Facilities Management Module
8. Food Operations Management Module
Club Leadership Specialization
9. Golf, Sports and Recreation Management Module
10. Human Resources Module
11. Leadership Principles Module
12. Marketing Module