MODULE 8

MODULE 8 Board Leadership

Objectives • Recognize leadership as a responsibility of all Board members. • Personalize the idea of leadership. • Identify the leadership role of a Director. • Identify connections to represent sectors and communities.

Introductory Exercise • Take 10 Minutes…

Leadership “ There are persons with ability to project a vision and the ability to compel others toward that dream; we call them leaders. These precious characteristics are in all of us to one degree or another; we call that quality leadership” – John Carver

Exercise: “Leadership Qualities” • Take 10 Minutes…

Leadership In many of your actions, you already practice leadership, not only in your role as a Director but also in your activities with others in your community, your work life and in your family

Leadership Traits • Oral communication • Organizational ability • Persuasiveness • Sociability • Creativity • Diplomacy • Personal integrity • Cooperativeness • Ability to self – monitor • Trustworthiness • Foresight

Leadership Traits • What things do you do well? • Do you know your strengths and weaknesses?

Leading Your Community Futures • Discuss • Issues facing your Community Futures • Skills and resources of Board members • Organizations’ visions, values and traditions • Trust placed in the Board by Stakeholders • Stakeholders’ community strengths and weaknesses

Leadership includes: • recognizing skills of other leaders • distributing power throughout the organization • empowering others to show initiative, take risks and move forward • having the courage to trust others

Leadership Leaders are strong, effective communicators who: • listen • watch • absorb

Hidden Agenda A hidden agenda is something a group member wants to influence to meet his or her own needs, rather than those of the group

Types of Leaders • Transactional leaders interact with subordinates to ensure mutually - agree – upon goals are achieved • Transformational leaders are needed to go beyond the status quo; to lead the organization through change

Leadership • You are a leader of a Community Futures • You are responsible to perform as a leader

Exercise: “Styles of Leadership” • Take 10 Minutes…

Exercise: “Leadership Questionnaire” Refer to Appendix One • Take 10 Minutes…

Exercise: “Leadership Actions” • Take 10 Minutes…

Vision and Leadership Develop a sound vision shared by all stakeholders of the organization This vision gives a sense of common purpose

Board’s Role • Vision must be supported by action • You are the models for leadership

Exercise: “Working Together” • Take 10 Minutes ….

Working Together • A team approach balances talents and actions • Diversity is a large asset • Effective communication is key • Be inquisitive

Exercise: “Leadership with Stakeholders” • Take 10 Minutes …

Leadership with Stakeholders • Formal communication channels • Informal communication channels • Tracking issues

Exercise: “Leadership In Board Context” • Take 10 Minutes …

Leadership in the Board Context • Community • Democratic structure • Service to members

Summary and Exercise • Take 10 Minutes…

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