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Join us in discussing Board behavior observations, identifying effectiveness factors, sharing improvement ideas, and planning future steps for enhanced governance. Share your insights at leadingresources.com
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SEIU Local 1000 June 2010 Board Meeting Part II Eric Douglas Leading Resources Inc. www.leadingresources.com
Today’s Objectives: • Discuss your observations of Board behavior. • Talk about when the Board is effective and when it is not. • Discuss your ideas about how to improve. • Talk about next steps. www.leadingresources.com
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Board Member Hats Board members wear different hats: • Governance hat – I’m part of a decision-making body with specific responsibilities, e.g. the budget, the strategic plan, other important matters. 2. Local hat – I’ve got local needs and concerns, and I want our organization to address them. www.leadingresources.com
Questions: Thinking about the past two days: 1. When did you observe the Board performing effectively? 2. What made it effective? www.leadingresources.com
Questions: 1. When did you observe the Board being ineffective? 2. What caused this to happen? 3. What suggestions do you have for improving how the Board operates? www.leadingresources.com
Questions: • What would you want to focus on at our next Board training in September? www.leadingresources.com
Next Steps: • Keep observing your Board in action. • Think about ways to make it as effective as possible. • Please send your thoughts to me: Eric Douglas edouglas@leadingresources.com 4. I will use your thoughts to help plan the next Board training workshop. www.leadingresources.com