NSCA, a not-for-profit association representing the commercial integration industry, will present the first-ever XBO (Excellence in Business Operations) Experience to address the industry’s ongoing workforce development challenges. 

Dubbed an “un-conference,” the two-day XBO Experience is billed as providing a pathway for future integration firm leaders who face opportunities ahead — but need the right training and skills to succeed. 

A collaboration between NSCA and Ignite, the XBO Experience will take place on Nov. 12-13 in Atlanta on the Georgia Tech campus. Here, rising industry stars can prepare for leadership positions, regardless of their job titles. 

Attendees can select from a range session topics, including: 

• What Emotional Intelligence Is and Why All Leaders Need It
• Understanding Communication Styles to Avoid Misinterpretation
• Having Tough Conversations: How to Navigate Workplace Conflicts
• Becoming a Globally Competent Leader to Boost Organizational Culture
• Trust in the Workplace: Authority Can Make or Break It
• Organizational Behaviors: Shaping a Foundation for Future Success
• The Domino Effect: One Small Change to Help Everything Fall into Place
• From Doing to Delegating: How to Lose Control Without Losing Control
• Find Your Why: The What and How of Leadership Development 

The sessions are derived from NSCA’s Next Generation Academy, a set of integration company leadership education topics developed by industry leaders aimed at giving up-and-coming industry leaders an advantage. In addition to training that puts them on the leadership track, attendees will also participate in interactive learning that lets them role play and experience industry challenges with real-world relevancy. 

The relationships they build through the XBO Experience will help them form new connections so they can continue to exchange ideas and sharpen their leadership skills long after the experience ends, according to the announcement. 

For integration firms with employees demonstrating leadership potential, the XBO Experience offers an opportunity to develop those skills further. It’s also beneficial for young professionals who have recently stepped into leadership roles with limited experience or training, providing them with the tools needed to grow in their positions. 

For more event and registration details, contact NSCA at (800) 446-6722 or visit nsca.org/events/xbo.