Expert Journey Timeline and Job Description
Expert Journey Timeline
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Action Items |
Description |
Tentative Timeline |
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Registration for Expert Role |
Application submission via https://pol.eonetwork.org/ |
2025 Nov - Dec |
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Interview scheduling |
Led by Regional Growth MFDs |
2026 Jan - Feb |
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Ratification of Expert Role |
By POL team |
2026 Feb |
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Announcement of Expert Role |
By Region |
2026 Early March |
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GLC 2026 |
Introduction and Connection with EOA Chair, Fellow EOA Experts and EOA Working Group |
2026 Apr |
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Knowledge Transfer / Handover |
Led by outgoing FY25/26 Expert |
2026 May and June |
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Participating in Global Expert Call (current term) |
with Current FY25/26 Expert |
2026 May and June |
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Incoming Expert Onboarding Call |
Virtual onboarding Facilitated by an EOA trainer |
2026 May |
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Connection with all Incoming EOA Chair |
1:1 or group connections with all incoming EOA chairs in the region |
2026 Jun |
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Global Accelerator Expert Call - Q1 Theme |
Setting the Stage for Incoming Experts and Effective Governance |
2026 July- Sept |
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Global Accelerator Expert Call - Q2 Theme |
Chair Engagement Strategies and EO-EOA alignment |
2026 Oct- Dec |
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Global Accelerator Expert Call - Q3 Theme |
Mid-Year Review, Engagement and program stability |
2027 Jan- Mar |
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Global Accelerator Expert Call - Q4 Theme |
Renewals, Handover and Year end Reflection |
2027 Apr -Jun |
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Appreciation/ Thank you - Expert call |
Recognition and closure Call |
2026 Early Jun |
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Regional Monthly Chair Calls |
Hosted regionally with EOA expert facilitation and regional staff support |
July 2026- June 2027 |
Accelerator Expert Position Description
Mission
An integral part of the member leader community, Accelerator Experts serve as subject matter experts (SMEs) in various functional areas and in some instances, will also be responsible for the implementation of Accelerator related initiatives outlined in the regional action plan, as they support and drive the execution of strategy at all levels of the organization. The Expert will support their region’s products, programs, or initiatives in service of chapters’ Accelerator health and growth. Experts are selected and directed by their respective regional councils. The Expert is aligned with the EO Strategic Vision, their regional council, and EO’s mission to help leading entrepreneurs learn and grow within Accelerator.
Qualifications
- Has an unwavering passion for impacting their chapter, region, EO, and themselves.
- Is an Accelerator subject matter expert.
- Served as an Accelerator chair and attended GLC in that Chair role.
- Is aligned with EO’s purpose, ambition, and core values.
- Will actively contribute to the region’s and chapters’ successes.
- Facilitate monthly Regional Chair calls to break down silos for program and project information-sharing, and to maintain regional alignment and community building with Program Chairs.
- Attend EOA Global Chair calls as requested by the EOA Working Group for experience share.
- Lead breakouts as requested for these stated calls.
- Support the region in operationalizing their action plan in areas of your expertise.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate monthly Regional Chair calls to break down silos for program and project information-sharing, and to maintain regional alignment and community building with Program Chairs.
- Attend EOA Global Chair calls as requested by the EOA Working Group for experience share.
- Lead breakouts as requested for these stated calls.
- Support the region in operationalizing their action plan in areas of your expertise.