RIOM Program

Established under the guidance of the Center for International Private Enterprise- Regional Office, the Regional Institute for Organization Management (RIOM)  is a program which provides practical training and expertise to executives and volunteers of business associations, chambers of commerce, employers' associations and other types of membership-based organizations from Eastern Europe and Caucasus.

Mission

RIOM is to equip association leaders with the necessary knowledge and tools to help them advance the interests of their members.

The program of the Institute provides a comprehensive view on all the major functions and activities of a membership-based organization, as well as their intertwining. The training program uses international best practices in association management, connected to the local realities of each country it takes place in. The ultimate goal of the Institute is not only the development of membership- based organizations that take part in this program, but also the strengthening of this sector as a key player in building democracy and market-oriented economy.

Program Structure

The RIOM training is designed to balance the theoretical approach (enriched with case studies) with practical exercises.

RIOM means:

• Intensive training program
• Courses based on training modules developed by CIPE for its international programs dedicated to business association development
• Sessions dedicated to theoretical aspects of business associations and chambers of commerce activity and cases studies on each topic
• Sessions for participants to work together and apply the concepts learned to their own organizations
• A maximum of 25 participants per group
• Graduation certificate

• Investment in the future of the association
• Professional, well-trained, and loyal staff
• Guaranteed effectiveness of a training program based on international best practices in association management
• Improvements in the operations of the chamber or association
• Relationships with other organizations represented in the RIOM courses
• Creation of a communications and cooperation network
• Formalization of the association industry and official recognition of the association/ chamber executive profession

• Intensive training in management of chambers of commerce, business associations, and employers associations
• Access to international best practices in association management
• Interactive training and critical thinking to identify areas for improvement and potential solutions
• Knowledge and skills necessary to better understand all the operations of an association
• Integration into a community of association professionals
• Materials that provide additional information about each topic covered
• Graduation certificate

"The RIOM training offered an excellent best practices model in which organization management really works and members know what are their rights and responsibilities. Participating in these courses proved to be advantageous for me. The training materials are comprehensive, including all the major issues encountered in business associations' activity. Another strong point of RIOM is the fact that we have learned more about other similar organizations, which builds the premises for future partnerships and a continuous information exchange."
Adriana Barothi, Head of the Marketing/ Communication/ Membership Department - Constanta Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Agriculture and Navigation (Romania)

"RIOM is an unique experience: interactive courses, outstanding trainers, professional coordination, topics that are interesting and useful both for the beginners and the ones more experienced in this sector. I warmly recommend this training."
Simona Predoiu, Executive Director of the Romanian Association of Paint Industry

"What I enjoyed most about RIOM training was the mix between education and fun. All the case studies and exercises merged the teamwork with the experience exchanges among colleagues. I have now a better understanding of some business association management issues, but I have also learned new things. I hope that all that I have accumulated here will help me introduce change in my organization."
Manuela Stanescu, President's Assistant- National Association of Evaluators in Romania

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