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How to Chair a Great Meeting: 10 Things the Chair Must Do to be Successful WSHA Web Conference February 27, 2008 12 – 1 p.m. P.S.T. For audio, call: 1-888-850-5066 code 222177#. Presenter. Beverly Smith Owner & Principal Beverly Smith Consulting. Outline of Presentation. Govern/Learn
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How to Chair a Great Meeting: 10 Things the Chair Must Do to be SuccessfulWSHA Web ConferenceFebruary 27, 200812 – 1 p.m. P.S.T. For audio, call:1-888-850-5066 code 222177#
Presenter Beverly Smith Owner & Principal Beverly Smith Consulting
Outline of Presentation • Govern/Learn • Build Relationship • Define • Participate in Orientation • Prepare (with CEO)
Outline of Presentation Continued . . . • Preside • Make Friends with “Robert” • Mentor • Evaluate • Define Success
1. Govern / Learn • Bylaws & Statutes • Board Functions • Committee Functions
2. Build Relationship • With Board Members • With CEO/Administrator/Designated Staff • With Other Staff – Through the CEO
3. Define • Board Member Job Description • Types of Meetings • Meeting Norms – Buy in by Board Members • Support for Board Decisions
4. Participation in Orientation • New Board Members • Committee Chairs
5. Prepare (with CEO) • Agenda – Timely & Timed • Consent Agenda
6. Preside • Open Discussion • Encourage Participation • Function as a Team • Summarize • Put The Question or Refer • Provide for Community Input
7. Make Friends with “Robert” • Principles (3) • One subject at a time • Will of majority rules • Protect rights of minority • Small Boards • The “Magic” Words If there is no objection….
8. Mentor • Committee Chairs • Future Board Chairs • Community Members/Future Board Members
9. Evaluate • Verbal & Written Evaluation of the Meeting Process • Learning Opportunities