| Contributing Author Recognition Program | 
|  The International Institute of Directors and Managers (IIDM) welcomes the participation of external contributing authors in the development of its professional development resources, and acknowledges their contribution through the  Contributing Author Recognition Program  .
 Particpation in the  Contributing Author Recognition Program  can: 
Enhance your reputation as a  thought leader  in your area of expertiseGive you / your organisation  increased credibility  in the eyes of your existing and potential clientsProvide you with new ways to  add value to your clients  , offering them a free  Premium Membership   (conditions apply) Increase your profile  on the IIDM website as a featured author on the   Meet Some Of Our Contributors   page and the Expert Talk section home page Allow you to  connect to IIDM's social media audience  through LinkedIn, Facebook and TwitterProvide a reason for you to  contact existing and potential clients  , advising them of your new status  | 
| About the Contributing Author Recognition Program (CARP) | 
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   |  Bronze Status The criteria for acheiving  Bronze Status  , is as follows: 
A minimum of  5 articles published  on the IIDM website Having achieved the   Bronze Status  level, IIDM will recognise the author's contributions in the following ways: 
 IIDM will activate the link at the end of each of the author's Expert Talk articles  - On all existing articles, and new articles, to make it as easy as possible for IIDM's audience to contact you IIDM will connect to you on LinkedIn and write a "recommendation" on your profile  - Adding to your credibility on the LinkedIn business networking site    
 IIDM will "Follow" and "Like" the Author on Facebook and Twitter  - This means that each time you submit a post, comment, etc., it will be distributed to CEO Online's ever growing social media audience As a  Bronze Status  author, you will be required to: 
 Include the Bronze Status seal on your website  - With an activated hyperlink to the IIDM website Reciprocate the "Follow" and "Like"  - On IIDM's Facebook and Twitter accounts | 
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   |  Silver Status The criteria for acheiving  Silver Status  , is as follows: 
At least   7 articles published  on the IIDM website Submission of at least ONE of the Premium professional development resources  published on the IIDM website, which includes: 
 
 
Professional Development Webinar Facilitator Learning Module AuthorAudio Seminar PresenterBusiness Book Extract AuthorVideo Seminar Presenter Having achieved the  Silver Status  level, IIDM will recognise the author's contributions in the following ways: 
 All of the benefits included in the Bronze Status level stated above, PLUS - 
 A unique "Author Profile" page will be created  - Including a professional photo, author bio, contact details and links to social media pages. A listing of all the author's articles published on the IIDM website (including links to the published articles). 
 This page will be featured on the Expert Talk section home page (at IIDM's discretion)
 
 View an example of the "Author Profile" page
 
 You will be eligible to offer your clients a free Membership to the IIDM website   - Providing you with new ways to add value to your clients. An unlimited number of memberships can be registered. 
 View an example of the unique sign-up page
 
 As part of your clients' membership, they will be sent our  regular e-Newsletter, co-branded with your logo  and including a  unique message  , reinforcing your brand each time.
 
 View an example of the co-branded e-Newsletter
 As a  Silver Status  author, you will be required to: 
 Include the Silver Status seal on your website's home page -  With an activated hyperlink to the IIDM website. This link can be directed to the IIDM home page or your "Author Profile" page. | 
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   |  Gold Status The IIDM   Gold Status  is the premier level in the   Contributing Author Recognition Program  . The criteria for acheiving  Gold Status  , is as follows: 
 10 or more articles published  on the IIDM website Submission of at least TWO of the Premium professional development resources  published on the IIDM website, which includes: 
 
 
Professional Development Webinar Facilitator Learning Module AuthorAudio Seminar PresenterBusiness Book Extract AuthorVideo Seminar Presenter Having achieved the  Gold Status  level, IIDM will recognise the author's contributions in the following ways: 
 All of the benefits included in the Silver Status level stated above, PLUS - 
 The Gold Status author will be able to upgrade their clients to a "Premium Membership"  - Providing you with even better ways to add value to your clients. An unlimited number of Premium memberships can be registered. 
 View an example of the "Premium Membership" unique sign-up page
 
 As part of your clients' membership, they will be sent our  regular e-Newsletter, co-branded with your logo  and including a  unique message  , reinforcing your brand each time.
 
 View an example of the co-branded e-Newsletter
 As a  Gold Status  author, you will be required to: 
 Include the Gold Status seal on your website's home page,   - With an activated hyperlink to the IIDM website. This link can be directed to the IIDM home page or your "Author Profile" page, and Include the Gold Status seal in each edition of your regular newsletter  - With an activated hyperlink to the IIDM website. We will provide you with some suggested text, promoting the free Premium Membership offer. | 
|  How to join the Contributing Author Recognition Program (CARP)  | 
| Should you wish to participate in the  Contributing Author Recognition Program (CARP)  , please complete and return the   CARP Application   form, or   contact us   advising of your interest. Upon verification of the publication status of the articles / resources listed in the  CARP Application  form, IIDM will send you the applicable  Status Seal  for inclusion on your website. Once IIDM receives notification of the URL where the seal and link to the IIDM website is published, we will activate the recognition activities associated with the applicable level and advise you of same. | 
|   Information about making author contributions  | 
|  Expert Talk - Contributor Requirements And Guidelines   Becoming A Learning Modules Contributor   Professional Development Webinar Host - Information   Business Book Extracts - Author Submissions  Video Seminar - Presenter Requirements And Guidelines  Note:  At this point in time, there is no availability to become an Audio Seminar Presenter. However, if you have been an Audio Seminar Presenter in the past, you may credit your participation towards the level you are applying for. | 
|  Questions? Contact us  | 
| The International Institute of Directors and Managers Pty Limited Phone: +61 3 9571 6902
 Fax: +61 3 9885 5786
 Email:   online@ceo.com.au
 Address: 1632-1638 High Street, Glen Iris, Victoria 3146
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