The document describes the Latin American MBA Alumni Network (LAMBA), which connects Latin American MBA graduates. It outlines LAMBA's growth from 2 volunteers in 2010 to over 75 volunteers currently. LAMBA operates using a volunteer methodology that involves planning activities and defining goals, recruiting volunteers, and executing projects while monitoring progress. The methodology emphasizes defining a strategic vision, setting clear expectations for volunteers, and maintaining an entrepreneurial and empowering approach that renews volunteers' energy.

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1. The Making of LAMBA
2. LAMBA’s Volunteer Methodology
3. What makes the model work?

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Vision: To be the leading organization that connects Latin American MBA graduates with one another
and with Corporations in Canada
LAMBA
Awareness
Team:
15
Projects:
20
2011
Mar
Nov
LAMBA
1st
Anniversary
Team:
10
Projects:
30
Consolida@on
of
LAMBA
Team:
25
Projects:
30
2012
May
Nov
2010
Jan
Nov
LAMBA
Launch
Team:
10
Projects:
5
LAMBA
Concept
Team:
2
Projects:
2
LAMBA
2nd
anniversary
Team:
30
Projects:
25
2013
May
Team:
35
Projects:
45
Volunteers
so
far:
75
Remaining
since
Launch:
4

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Major
Activities
KeyDeliverablesPhase
Plan
 Vision, Mission and goals
 Activity Plan (Tasks, budget, team)
 Gap Analysis (Today vs Tomorrow)
 Define goals for the year
 Identify initiatives per goal
 Define priorities
 Identify resources (budget, people)
 Create plan and schedule
Recruit
 Job postings
 Recruitment process
 Induction to LAMBA for candidates
(rules of engagement)
 Induction to function and role
 Job postings (LinkedIn, LAMBA)
 Recruitment according to skillset
 Induction to LAMBA, role
 Communicate plan, identify needs
 Project assignment according to plan
 Periodic touch points (weekly)
 Provide feedback on progress
 Assign projects
 Monitor progress
 Quarterly communication meeting
(potential volunteers are invited)
Execute and Control

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• Strategy and Goal definition
• Setting of expectations and rules of engagement
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Empowerment and accountability
• Sharing success
• Renew the energy!

6. Thank you | Gracias | Obrigado