Unlock Insights and Drive Growth with GBA Peer Groups – Now Forming for 2025
GBA believes in the power of peer connections to drive personal, professional, and company growth. The GBA Peer Group program connects individuals from different companies with similar roles, providing an invaluable platform for knowledge sharing, problem solving, and collaboration.
Current active Peer Groups include those for:
• CEOs (small/medium and medium/large firms)
• Executive Geoprofessional Women
• COOs
• CFOs
• HR Leads
• Recently Retired Executives
• Geotechnical Practice Leaders
GBA Peer Groups offer tailored opportunities to elevate your professional journey and gain fresh, diverse perspectives from others in similar roles across the industry.
New Peer Groups for 2025
This is your chance to join others in a role like yours, expand your network, and access support and advice that can help you solve your toughest challenges and grow your career. GBA is exploring the formation of groups around the vital functions and roles of:
• Safety
• Marketing
• Technology
• Environmental Practice Leaders
• Project Managers
• CoMET Practice Leaders
• Chief Training Officers
Why Join a GBA Peer Group?
1. Networking: New collaborations, partnerships, and access to valuable resources.
2. Knowledge Sharing: Insights into emerging industry trends, technology, and innovative approaches.
3. Leadership Development: New skills and improved professional capabilities.
4. Emotional Support: Support for shared challenges, successes, and concerns with people who can relate.
5. Career Advancement: Enhanced professional reputation and increased visibility, opening doors to career opportunities and advancement.
6. Collaboration and Partnerships: Collaboration that may lead to joint projects, partnerships, and business opportunities.
7. Professional Inspiration and Motivation: Higher goals and continuous improvement through interaction with ambitious and motivated professionals.
Generally, groups meet (virtually) four to eight times a year to discuss common concerns, collaborate on challenges, and identify opportunities for personal and professional growth, as well as company improvement. GBA provides group facilitators to help identify topics and organize the sessions so value is derived by each participant.
Become a Facilitator
We are also seeking facilitators to lead these dynamic groups. If you have a passion for helping others grow and enjoy fostering productive discussions, this is a unique opportunity to shape the success of the Peer Groups while expanding your network and gaining fresh perspectives.
Next Steps
If you’re ready to take your professional development to the next level and contribute to your long-term success and that of your firm – don’t miss out! Peer Groups form quickly, and spaces fill fast. Whether you’re interested in joining as a participant or a facilitator, please send your name, title, and contact information to Sara Menase, GBA’s Membership Services Manager.
Unlock new opportunities, expand your network, and grow with GBA. Join a Peer Group today!