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  1. Graduation Planning

    The Executive Committee plays a large part in the cohort's graduation festivities. See  Graduation Guidance and resources  for full details. ...
  2. Ambassador Recruitment/Selection Timeline

    The usual Ambassador Recruitment and Selection process takes ~8 weeks to complete. The HBA recommends following the below format to guide your weekly activities during this process. If you find yourself with additional time to complete these activit...
  3. How do I complete my self-assessment?

    Conducting an honest self-assessment is not easy, but we will ask you to try. This is an important inflection point at the start of the program, and a true/solid assessment initial assessment will set you up for really measurable outcomes. Here is ...
  4. November 2024 - Elevating Your Influence

    Our November 2024 Ambassador Community of Practice featured an HBA Insider Segment about the HBA Mentoring Program and a mini-Master Class about Elevating Your Influence with SCARF - a brain-based model   presented by Stefanie Zechner, PhD of ...
  5. Celebrate each other with awards

    Please note: the HBA is revising its global Ambassador Awards strategy in 2025 to bring additional visibility and opportunities to program cohorts. initiatives, leaders, and participants. Further details to be announced,  Some cohorts elect to ...
  6. Graduation Letter

    The HBA encourages all graduating cohorts to notify the managers of the Ambassadors so they can appropriately celebrate and raise visibility for their accomplishments. Please feel free to use the below Draduation Letter template, signed by the HBA C...
  7. Executive Committee Meetings

    The executive committee is the cohort’s leadership team and meets monthly (or more frequently if deemed necessary) with the HBA Advisors to drive the cohort’s progress forward.  The group works together collaboratively to accomplish their areas of ...
  8. Executive Sponsor Role

    Executive Sponsor(s) are senior executive supporters of the program who:  Provide strategic guidance and framework for group initiative ideation Assist the program in identifying key stakeholders and open doors for budgetary needs, HR or legal ...
  9. Activation Toolkit

    To assist eligible HBA Corporate Partners in getting their program(s) set up for success, the HBA has created the GAP Activation toolkit to walk you step-by-step through how to find/complete the form and important planning considerations to dete...
  10. Metrics Reporting

    Champions can access real-time metrics reporting at any time during the program. This assessment data is helpful to ensure all Ambassadors are completing their assessments and inform your cohort's developmental priorities.  Accessible via the  Am...