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  1. 2026 Annual Planning and Timeline

    HBA Central has developed an annual planning timeline and guidance to make the process easier for all HBA leadership components to set up for success. Please see full training in the Leadership Learning Center. 2026 Dates and Deadlines: Pr...
  2. Advisor Onboarding

    Here is the 2024 HBA Global Ambassador Program Advisor Onboarding deck, which includes helpful notes and guidance on the HBA, the Global Ambassador Program, and the Advisor's role in its success. HBA Advisor Onboarding Final - May 2024.pptx ...
  3. Advisor Role Description

    HBA Global Ambassador Program (GAP) Advisors are HBA members who are experienced industry leaders in their careers, and HBA-trained volunteers, who are assigned to guide and support GAP cohorts. Each cohort is assigned  two  HBA Advisors, who mee...
  4. The First 45 Days

    This period is the most challenging for our Ambassadors, and where they need support from the HBA most, especially the Advisors. It is critical that Advisors show up in support of their cohorts and provide balanced coaching and guidance (without '...
  5. Request for Memorandum of Understanding

    A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is a formal agreement between two or more parties outlining the terms and details of a collaborative effort, relationship, or understanding. MOUs are often used when two organizations or entities wish to work to...
  6. HBA Organization in HBA Foundational Onboarding

  7. ALC Presenters and Coaches

    Eligibility criteria  to present Master Classes or provide Coaching sessions through the Ambassador Learning Center (ALC): Must be a current Advisor to at least one Ambassador Program, or hold another current Global Ambassador Committee voluntee...
  8. GAP Launch Leaders

    Eligibility :  to be eligible as a Launch Leader, an individual must: Own/operate their own consulting business, Have experience being an Advisor for the Ambassador Program, Be a current HBA member. Identification :  when the need for a ne...
  9. GAP Program Excellence Managers

    PEMs must be current HBA members, and approved/trained by the HBA. Assignments :  all attempts will be made to make equitable PEM assignments, based also on the number of programs each PEM would like to be assigned at any given time. All PEMs mus...
  10. GAP Advisors

    Advisors must be current HBA members, and approved/trained by the HBA. Assignments :  all attempts will be made to make equitable Advisor assignments, based also on the number of programs each advisor would like to be assigned at any given time....