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Leadership Development Program October 4, 2007

American Society of Hand Therapists. Leadership Development Program October 4, 2007. Agenda. Introduction Past President Perspective Identifying your personal style ASHT overview Insiders Perspective Next steps & timeline Q&A. Introduction Stacey Doyon, OTR/L, CHT - President.

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Leadership Development Program October 4, 2007

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  1. American Society of Hand Therapists Leadership Development Program October 4, 2007

  2. Agenda • Introduction • Past President Perspective • Identifying your personal style • ASHT overview • Insiders Perspective • Next steps & timeline • Q&A

  3. IntroductionStacey Doyon, OTR/L, CHT - President • ASHT Board of Directors • ASHT Leadership Task Force

  4. What is “Governance?” “the process of decision-making and the process by which decisions are implemented (or not implemented)” --United Nations Economic & Social Commission

  5. What is GOOD “Governance?” • Participation • Rule of Law • Responsiveness • Consensus oriented • Equity and inclusiveness • Effectiveness and efficiency • Accountability --United Nations Economic & Social Commission

  6. Past President PerspectiveJames W. King, MA, OTR, CHT

  7. Personal StyleStacey Doyon, OTR/L, CHT - President & Julianne Bendel - Interim Director

  8. ASHT OverviewJulianne Bendel – Interim Director • ASHT Governing Documents • ASHT Board/Committee Structure

  9. Governing Documents • Bylaws • Policies/Procedures • Strategic Plan • Budget

  10. Governing Documents • Bylaws • Define the nature of interactions by those responsible for the well being of the organization. • “What We Do”

  11. Bylaws • Approved and amended by the membership • Provide the framework for an organization • Should put in limits/boundaries • Not prescribe process

  12. Governing Documents • Policies & Procedures • Provides a common understanding of behavioral expectations and to keep ASHT and its members safe from legal liability, or real or perceived conflict of interest. • “How We Do It”

  13. Policies & Procedures • Approved and amended by the board • Prescribe “how” (i.e. Nominating Committee) • Not for annual tasks

  14. Governing Documents • Strategic Plan • Examines the future and projects it back into the present. Prepares an organization to respond to future changes. • “Who will do it & when”

  15. Strategic Plan • Reviewed Annually • Input from Division Directors & Committee Chairs • Approved by Board of Directors • Drives Plan of Work • Budget

  16. Governing Documents • Budget • Funding for the year’s activities and ties directly to the Strategic Plan and Plan of Work.

  17. Budget • Developed Annually • Input from Division Directors & Committee Chairs • Approved by Board of Directors

  18. ASHT Volunteer Structure • Board of Directors • Division Directors • Committee Chairs & Members • Task Force Chairs & Members • Individual contributors

  19. Governing Board and Staff Roles • Governing Board • Where? • What? • Why? • When?

  20. Governing Board and Staff Roles • Management • How? • How much? • Who?

  21. Insiders PerspectiveStacey Doyon, OTR/L, CHT – PresidentPaige Kurtz, MS, OTR/L, CHT – President ElectChristine Muhleman, OTR/L, CHT – Past President • Why do people volunteer? • Self-Appraisal • ASHT culture – leadership model

  22. Why do people volunteer? • To support an organization they believe in • To be creative or learn a new skill • Develop and grow personally and professionally • To make new friends and have fun

  23. Self-Appraisal • Why do I want to be an elected leader? • Am I willing to sacrifice personal and work time to meet the obligations? • Will my health and spirit withstand the demands? • Can I identify with and work with the other volunteer leaders and ASHT Headquarters as a team member? • Can I take constructive criticism? • Can I communicate effectively, especially in a group setting? Can I deliver my message to others?

  24. Self-Appraisal • Can I act on behalf of the best interest of ASHT and not for my own personal gain and achievement? • Can I help create an environment that allows others to express new ideas, even if there is a chance of failure? • Am I able to not let personalities affect decisions I make about ASHT? • Am I able to keep my ears open and my mouth shut?!!! • Am I willing to be a mentor?

  25. Leadership Model • Guiding Principles • Trust • Focus on outcomes, not process • Accountability • Transparent communication • Cohesiveness of values and vision

  26. Leadership Model • Prerequisites • Groups make better decisions • People support what they help to create • Leaders will lead • Collaboration takes time

  27. Culture Strategic Focus Partnership Diversity, dissent, consensus Transparent communication Personal agendas Financial Stewardship Passion for mission Open to change Trust, honesty and ethics Outcomes, not process Leadership Model

  28. Next Steps • Evaluation • Monthly Conference Calls – beginning November • Communication via email • List Serv Established

  29. Topics • Strategic Planning • Culture • Conflict Resolution • History • Relationship Building • What do you need to succeed in ASHT?

  30. “The ultimate goal should be doing your best and enjoying it.” -- Peggy Fleming

  31. Recommended Readings on Leadership – from Presentation by Jim King, MA, OTR • Execution:  The Discipline of Getting Things Done by Larry Bossidy and Ram Charan • Leadership Secrets of Attila the Hun by Wess Roberts

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