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Presentation by Jeff Nish to the Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies

Staffing Issues for a Board. Presentation by Jeff Nish to the Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies 2006 Convention & Annual Meeting. Staffing Issues for a Board. Introduction Board and Staff - Differences Who Does What The Importance of Role Clarity Board/Staff Relationship

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Presentation by Jeff Nish to the Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies

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  1. Staffing Issues for a Board Presentation by Jeff Nish to the Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies 2006 Convention & Annual Meeting Jeff Nish Enterprises February 11, 2006

  2. Staffing Issues for a Board • Introduction • Board and Staff - Differences • Who Does What • The Importance of Role Clarity • Board/Staff Relationship • Board Self Assessment • In Conclusion Jeff Nish Enterprises February 11, 2006

  3. Staffing Issues for a Board • Introduction • Role clarity is a challenge and an opportunity • Benefits • The right people doing the right things for the right reasons • Better Board/staff relations • Increased stakeholder confidence in your organization Jeff Nish Enterprises February 11, 2006

  4. Staffing Issues for a Board • Board and Staff - Differences Jeff Nish Enterprises February 11, 2006

  5. Staffing Issues for a Board • Who Does What Jeff Nish Enterprises February 11, 2006

  6. Staffing Issues for a Board • Who Does What Jeff Nish Enterprises February 11, 2006

  7. Staffing Issues for a Board • The Importance of Role Clarity • Avoids role creep • Improves organizational efficiency • Reduces individual stress/burnout Jeff Nish Enterprises February 11, 2006

  8. Staffing Issues for a Board • Board/Staff Relationship • Hiring • Managing • Evaluating • Developing • Replacing Jeff Nish Enterprises February 11, 2006

  9. Staffing Issues for a Board • Board/Staff Relationship • The Executive Director reports to the Board • No individual Board member directs the Executive Director • In an Operating Board with no Executive Director, the Executive Committee manages staff Jeff Nish Enterprises February 11, 2006

  10. Staffing Issues for a Board • Board/Staff Relationship: What your Executive Director is thinking* • 36% are considering leaving in the next 2 years, 82% within the next 5 years • “Making a difference” is one of the major things Executive Directors like about their job • There are significant gaps between Board expectations, Executive Director expectations and reality * Calgary Centre for Non-Profit Management and Peter T. Boland & Associates Inc., “Addressing the Leadership Challenge” June 2005 Jeff Nish Enterprises February 11, 2006

  11. Staffing Issues for a Board • Board Self Assessment • Are job descriptions in place? • Board Members • Executive Director • Does the ED have measurable goals? • Short term (2-3 months) • Mid term (3-12 months) • Is the staff clear on what they are accountable for? Jeff Nish Enterprises February 11, 2006

  12. Staffing Issues for a Board • Board Self Assessment • Does the ED have a personal development plan? • Is there a succession plan for the ED position? • Does the Board know the greatest stressors for the ED? • Are sufficient resources in place? • Are there policies that outline Board Staff interactions? • Performance review (frequency, criteria, process) • Lines of authority Jeff Nish Enterprises February 11, 2006

  13. Staffing Issues for a Board • In Conclusion • The Board Governs, the Executive Director or Executive Committee Manages and staff/volunteers Implement • Strong Board/Staff relations are essential to the success of your organization Jeff Nish Enterprises February 11, 2006

  14. Resources • Board Development Program • Website • www.cd.gov.ab.ca/building_communities/volunteer_community/programs/bdp/index.asp • Phone • (780) 427-2001 • Email • bdp@gov.ab.ca Jeff Nish Enterprises February 11, 2006

  15. Resources • Resource Centre for Voluntary Organizations • Website • www.rcvo.org • Phone • (780) 497-5616 • (877) 897-5616 toll free in Alberta • Email • rcvo@macewan.ca Jeff Nish Enterprises February 11, 2006

  16. Resources • Calgary Centre for Non-Profit Management • Website • www.thecentre.ab.ca • Phone • (403) 517-8600 • Email • centre@thecentre.ab.ca Jeff Nish Enterprises February 11, 2006

  17. Resources • Betty Thompson • Website • www.porterhetu.com/bthompson.htm • Phone • (403) 283-1088 • Email • calgary@porterhetu.com Jeff Nish Enterprises February 11, 2006

  18. Resources • Jeff Nish • Phone • (403) 680-0218 • Email • jnish@shaw.ca Jeff Nish Enterprises February 11, 2006

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