Knowing Your NSBE History
In being a leader of NSBE it is imparitive that you know and completely understand the focus of the organization. Our mission is to increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers. One way in doing this is by becoming an advocate for NSBE. This means that when reaching out to the community, your message to the public repersents NSBE. To help you become a NSBE advocate, there are tools throughout this website to test your knowledge of NSBE history. Visit the About Us section of the NSBE National website.

Do you really know the role of your position?
Knowing your role in NSBE is critical to fulfilling the NSBE mission and the National Directives. During the Regional Leadership Conference (RLC), every chapter leader is trained into their respective positions. To better understand your position outside of the conference, you can find helpful documents and presentations on your regional counterpart's webpage.

Connecting With Your Counterpart.
Just as you are a leader of NSBE to the chapter body you serve, there is a similar leader for you on the regional board, your regional counterpart. Your counterpart is your connection to the entire region. Communication between you and your counterpart may be done in meetings, conference calls, or even just email. Your regional counterpart is not only your NSBE leader, but he/she serves as a resource for you as well. Never hesitate to ask your counterpart for help in better understanding your duties as a NSBE leader. As an effective leader, you are to communicate with your regional counterparts frequently. It is thus imparitive that your counterpart be connected with you as soon as possible. Email your counterparts and submit your contact information and a little about yourself.

Knowing the National Directives
The NSBE National Directives are the strategies in which the leaders of NSBE have deemed necessary for fulfilling the mission. In being a NSBE leader, you are responsible for understanding the aim in all NSBE initiatives. This means that you must become familiar with the National Directives as they guide the organization through all programs and activities. To find out the NSBE National Directives for the 2007-2008 year, go to National Directives of the Region 3 Website.

Preparing a Strategic Plan.
The National Directives are the national strategic objectives established for the organization. In order to carry out these objectives, it is up to you to work throughout the year with customized strategies. These strategies are not just a guide toward fulfilling the National Directives and the NSBE mission. Strategic plans present specific and tangible goals for you, set metrics for measuring the success of goals, and provide a recorded log of progress to guide future leaders of NSBE. To prepare a strategic plan, use the tools on the Strategic Planning page for assistance.