BUILDING AND USING BOARDS EFFECTIVELY

1. BUILDING AND USING BOARDS EFFECTIVELY Asia Regional Conference - Hong KongApril 21, 2012 Helena M. A. Hannonen, Ph.D.

2. AGENDA Current state Two kinds of Boards How to build effectively How to use boards effectively

3. WHO IS THERE TOHELPYOU?

4. TWO TYPES OF BOARDS • Advisory Board • The Advisory Board provides general oversight • 3-6 people • Executive Committee • The Executive Committee of the Board serves as the operating arm of the Chapter • 5-10 people

5. ADVISORY BOARD Provide a chapter with leadership, credibility, guidance, and contacts. Recruit and train Chapter leadership Promote events in community and attend events when available Secure resources, such as speakers and funding Lend their good names Assist as they choose in setting goals and overcoming challenges

6. BENEFIT FROM ADVISORY BOARD Use them as speakers Leverage their network and connection Give credit in programs, newsletter, etc. Recognize in events Show appreciation

7. DRAW PICTURES…ADD A NAME

8. ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS __________________ _________________ __________________ _________________ __________________ _________________ __________________ _________________ __________________ _________________

9. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The core leadership of a Management Society chapter consists of a president, a president-elect, a past president, and an executive committee. This structure provides continuity—a link to past activities and a way to fill vacancies that may occur in the future.

10. LENGTH OF SERVICE • President • Two years as the president • Six years as the Executive Committee member • Committee Members • Two years

11. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Attend monthly Executive Committee meetings Take functional responsibility for an area of work to accomplish the purposes of the Chapter Attend an annual dinner with the Dean of the Marriott School Assist in other ways as they choose

12. Example Positions: Dallas Chapter Lisa Earl (President), Texas Boys Choir Kim Austin (Marketing), Cox School of Business, SMU Brett Bell (Internships), Bank of America Perry Christensen (Networking), HealthPointPharmaceutical Julie Poole (Liaison, LDS ERS), LDS Employment Resource Services Mark Romney * (Speakers Bureau) Peter Ure (Treasurer), PricewaterhouseCoopers Sterling White (Membership Reps), Northwestern Mutual

13. President_______________________________ President Elect __________________________ Past President ___________________________ Treasurer ______________________________ Secretary _______________________________ Memberships ____________________________ Publicity _______________________________ Programs ______________________________ Employment/Networking ___________________ Webmaster______________________________

14. How to Build Executive Board Use the Leader’s Guide Build personal relationships Be professional in all meetings Use members in special tasks Add more women to boards Give people something to do Add value to members Include young professionals

15. Effectiveness Methods in Working with Executive Board Use BYU MS website Hold regular planning meetings and events Make it easy for people to participate Build new leadership Give small assignments Show deep gratitude Network, network, network

16. Questions How do I ask for help when people are so busy? Where do I get money to run the events?