ESAE Leadership Circle
The ESAE Leadership Circle is a service exclusively designed for top Association Executives (Director Generals, Secretary Generals, CEOs). It provides a platform for these leaders to discuss management and strategic issues in the face of growing challenges and opportunities for Associations in Europe. Members of the ESAE Leadership Circle benefit from specialised events like workshops, seminars, and gain valuable insights from their peers through our online platform.
Leadership Circle Co-Chairs
The ESAE Leadership Circle is led by Association leaders who possess a deep understanding of the needs of their peers and have extensive expertise in strategic leadership within Associations.
Leadership Circle Initiatives
The Association Leadership Survey Report
Discover the insights and trends shaping Association leadership in the Association Leadership Survey 2023. Developed in partnership with Mavence, this report provides a comprehensive overview of diversity, compensation, leadership skills, and career advancement patterns within Associations.
The Association Leader's Toolkit
Designed to support new, as well as seasoned, Association leaders, the Association Leader Toolkit is a comprehensive guide that addresses the essential aspects of leading an Association.
This booklet covers key areas such as strategy development, legal frameworks, governance best practices, human resources management, and tax and accounting essentials
Upcoming Leadership Circle Events
Exclusive events by Association Leaders for Association Leaders
10 October 2024
Join us for this session where we will unveil a comprehensive toolkit tailored for newly appointed Association leaders.
This concise booklet covers crucial aspects of Association leadership, including strategy, legal, governance, human resources, taxes, and accounting, providing you with the essential knowledge to navigate your new role effectively.
Past Leadership Circle Events
Rising Stars: Boost your Association Management Career
24 October 2023
This webinar aimed at connecting emerging and seasoned leaders in Association management to exchange the necessary skills for success and elevate their careers.
Embracing Diversity: Lessons From the For-Profit
7 September 2023
During this high-level session, our members engaged in open discussions on the challenges they face in implementing diversity and inclusion and forged strategies to make their governance structure more diverse and future-proof.
In Conversation with Leaders
December 2022
During this exclusive Leadership Circle event, we had an interactive conversation about the inside and outside dimensions of leadership. Our invited speakers provided insights from different perspectives including Associations, NGOs, and the private sector.
The Price of a Leader
29 March 2022
This ESAE Leadership Circle exclusive cocktail reception covered the profile of a leader and the responsibilities of a high position, while also offering advice and tips on confident and successful leadership and everything about remuneration and skills.
Women in Leadership: Pride or Prejudice?
17 May 2021
What are negotiations all about, competition, compromise or collaboration? During this interactive workshop, Association Leaders, with the contribution of a negotiation skills expert, gathered to discuss challenges and experiences around negotiations and women in leadership in European Associations. In the end, it is not so much about gender but rather about other factors such as personality, approach, industry and cultural differences. The event was organised by ESAE's Leadership Circle.
Mapping the skills of great Association Leaders and how to use them
8 December 2020
Our Leadership Circle networking event had to take place virtually this year, but it gave a great opportunity to Association Executives to discuss with peers and learn from an HR specialist, the skills required to run an Association at a time of crisis.