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Pearson - www.weali.org 1 World Evangelical Alliance Leadership InstituteStrengthening National Alliances Developing Effective Leaders Session 3 – Lesson 3.1 Association Leadership Essentials 401 One of four online courses to fulfill the requirements of the Certificate in Association Leadership Course Instructor: John Pearson World Evangelical Alliance Leadership InstituteStrengthening National Alliances Developing Effective Leaders : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 2 World Evangelical Alliance Leadership InstituteStrengthening National Alliances Developing Effective Leaders Association Leadership Essentials 401 The Leadership and Management Core Competencies for Building and Sustaining a Membership-based Christian Organization Using the Most Effective Association Model ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 3 ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 Course Purpose: Introduce the essentials and basic building blocks of effective association leadership and management Measure your association against the best practices of assns Develop a philosophy of association leadership Explore core competencies required of association leaders, staff members, board members and key volunteers Understand the five basic association operating models—and discern the best one for your assn. Take-away practical assn tools and templates Have fun! ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 4 ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 BOARD GOVERNANCE Session 3: Creating a Governance and Leadership Structure That Ensures Accountability, Integrity, Results and Sustainability Lesson 3.1 - Introduction to Board Governance: The Continuum From “Hands-on” to Policy Governance Boards Lesson 3.2 - The Unique Function and Make-up of Association Boards Lesson 3.3 - Best Practices in Board Governance & Recruitment: Cultivation, Recruitment, Orientation and Engagement ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 5 ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 Session 3: Creating a Governance and Leadership Structure That Ensures Accountability, Integrity, Results and Sustainability Lesson 3.1 - Introduction to Board Governance: The Continuum From “Hands-on” to Policy Governance Boards ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 6 ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 Session 3: Creating a Governance and Leadership Structure That Ensures Accountability, Integrity, Results and Sustainability Why have a governing board anyway? And what do effective boards actually do? Government/Legal/Cultural Requirements Organizational Requirements Leadership Requirements Spiritual Requirements The 20 Management Buckets : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 7 The 20 Management Buckets CAUSE 1. The Results Bucket 2. The Customer Bucket 3. The Strategy Bucket 4. The Drucker Bucket 5. The Book Bucket The Program Bucket COMMUNITY 7. The People Bucket 8. The Culture Bucket 9. The Team Bucket 10. The Hoopla! Bucket 11. The Donor Bucket 12. The Volunteer Bucket 13. The Crisis Bucket CORPORATION 14. The Board Bucket 15. The Budget Bucket 16. The Delegation Bucket 17. The Operations Bucket 18. The Systems Bucket 19. The Printing Bucket 20. The Meetings Bucket The Board BucketCore Competency : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 8 The Board BucketCore Competency We believe that board members must sense God’s call to serve on the board of directors. We invest time in cultivating, recruiting, orienting and engaging board members in their strategic role as stewards of our organization. The first step in organizational sustainability is to inspire board members to be highly committed and generous partners in ministry. ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 9 ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 What level are you currently at with this Board Governance core competency? Level 1. I don’t know what I don’t know. Level 2. I know what I don’t know. Level 3. I have an action plan to address what I know I don’t know. Level 4. I am knowledgeable and effective in this core competency—and can mentor others. ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 10 ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 Lesson 3.1 - Introduction to Board Governance The Continuum from: “Hands-on”…………to…..Policy Governance Boards ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 11 ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 The Board Member’s Job Description: 1. Establish and Protect the Foundation Mission (The 5 Drucker Questions) Vision Core Values Strategic Vision (B.H.A.G.) *Strategy (Goals & Objectives: G.N.O.M.E. Chart) ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 12 ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 The Board Member’s Job Description: *“There is nothing more important for a CEO than having the right strategy and the right choice of goals, and for the board, the right strategy is second only to having the right CEO.” Ram Charan Owning Up: The 14 Questions Every Board Member Needs to Ask ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 13 ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 The Board Member’s Job Description 2. Act With God-honoring Integrity Demonstrate competence with resources (money, physical assets and time) Model Godly character Enrich and improve people relationships ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 14 ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 The Board Member’s Job Description 3. Hire and Inspire the CEO* Select (based on criteria) Establish annual performance standards and reporting systems (S.M.A.R.T. Goals) Encourage and affirm strengths Support and review *What title do you use for your Chief Executive Officer? General Secretary, Managing Director, Executive Director, President, Chief Staff Officer or…________________? ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 15 ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 The Board Member’s Job Description 4. Set Policy Board Policies Manual (BPM) 10-15 page document Frequent updates Conflict of Interest Policy CEO Compensation, etc. ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 16 ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 The Board Member’s Job Description 5. Protect the Future Serve on behalf of your members Leave a legacy 6. Build Bridges, Not Silos! Leverage your influence and relationships Partner, collaborate and cooperate for Kingdom purposes (No Silos!) 7. Monitor Your Heart and Your Effectiveness Conduct an Annual Board Member Self-Assessment Survey ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 17 ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 The Board Member’s Job Description “The best boards keep their noses in the business and their fingers out!” “The only way a board can responsibly do its job without meddling is by monitoring very well.” ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 18 ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 The Board Member’s Job Description The 7 Disciplines of Governance Excellence DIRECT…Organizational Performance PROTECT…Organizational Performance RESPECT…Owner Expectations REFLECT…on Organizational Results SELECT…your Prominent Leadership EXPECT…great Board-Management Interaction CONNECT…for healthy Board Relations www.strive.com/blog ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 19 ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 Lesson 3.1 - Introduction to Board Governance: The Continuum from: “Hands-on”…….to…….Policy Governance Boards ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 20 ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 What is your governing board’s operating style and your CEO’s operating style? Read John Pearson’s article, “The Camp Board: Hands On Implementers or Careful Policymakers?” : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 21 Read John Pearson’s article, “The Camp Board: Hands On Implementers or Careful Policymakers?” Self-Assessment #1 of 2: Circle the number that best describes your board’s operating style today. Circle the number that best describes your CEO’s operating style today. Read John Pearson’s article, “The Camp Board: Hands On Implementers or Careful Policymakers?” : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 22 Read John Pearson’s article, “The Camp Board: Hands On Implementers or Careful Policymakers?” Self-assessment #2 of 2: Circle the number that best describes where you want your board’s operating style to be in 18 months. Circle the number that best describes where you want your CEO’s operating style to be in 18 months. Caution! Clash of cultures! : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 23 Caution! Clash of cultures! Worst Case Scenario “A” Board is high policy-making (10) CEO is hands-on manager (1) Caution! Clash of cultures! : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 24 Caution! Clash of cultures! Worst Case Scenario “B” Board is Very Hands-on (1) CEO is an extreme leader (10) ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 25 ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 Why is operating style so important? “The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant and a debtor.” --Max DePree, former Chairman of the Board, Fuller Seminary, and Chairman/CEO of Herman Miller, Inc., and author of numerous books including, Leadership Is an Art. ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 26 ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 Why is operating style so important? YOU MUST: Define reality. Create alignment between board/CEO/staff. Communicate your board’s culture and operating styles to NEW board members, staff and volunteers. Guard your values (operating style) so well-meaning board members and staff do not wander off the agreed upon path. ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 27 ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 BOARD GOVERNANCE Session 3: Creating a Governance and Leadership Structure That Ensures Accountability, Integrity, Results and Sustainability Lesson 3.1 - Introduction to Board Governance: The Continuum From “Hands-on” to Policy Governance Boards NEXT: Lesson 3.2 - The Unique Function and Make-up of Association Boards Lesson 3.3 - Best Practices in Board Governance & Recruitment: Cultivation, Recruitment, Orientation and Engagement ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 28 ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 Stop listening and… Start learning! Lesson 3.1 - Reading Assignment Lesson 3.2 - Worksheet Lesson 3.3 - Forum ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Pray. Study. Learn! : Copyright 2010 - John W. 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3 1 ALE 401 PowerPoint with audio rbryn Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINTLite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 29 Category: Entertainment License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: March 27, 2010 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript World Evangelical Alliance Leadership InstituteStrengthening National Alliances Developing Effective Leaders : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 1 World Evangelical Alliance Leadership InstituteStrengthening National Alliances Developing Effective Leaders Session 3 – Lesson 3.1 Association Leadership Essentials 401 One of four online courses to fulfill the requirements of the Certificate in Association Leadership Course Instructor: John Pearson World Evangelical Alliance Leadership InstituteStrengthening National Alliances Developing Effective Leaders : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 2 World Evangelical Alliance Leadership InstituteStrengthening National Alliances Developing Effective Leaders Association Leadership Essentials 401 The Leadership and Management Core Competencies for Building and Sustaining a Membership-based Christian Organization Using the Most Effective Association Model ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 3 ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 Course Purpose: Introduce the essentials and basic building blocks of effective association leadership and management Measure your association against the best practices of assns Develop a philosophy of association leadership Explore core competencies required of association leaders, staff members, board members and key volunteers Understand the five basic association operating models—and discern the best one for your assn. Take-away practical assn tools and templates Have fun! ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 4 ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 BOARD GOVERNANCE Session 3: Creating a Governance and Leadership Structure That Ensures Accountability, Integrity, Results and Sustainability Lesson 3.1 - Introduction to Board Governance: The Continuum From “Hands-on” to Policy Governance Boards Lesson 3.2 - The Unique Function and Make-up of Association Boards Lesson 3.3 - Best Practices in Board Governance & Recruitment: Cultivation, Recruitment, Orientation and Engagement ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 5 ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 Session 3: Creating a Governance and Leadership Structure That Ensures Accountability, Integrity, Results and Sustainability Lesson 3.1 - Introduction to Board Governance: The Continuum From “Hands-on” to Policy Governance Boards ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 6 ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 Session 3: Creating a Governance and Leadership Structure That Ensures Accountability, Integrity, Results and Sustainability Why have a governing board anyway? And what do effective boards actually do? Government/Legal/Cultural Requirements Organizational Requirements Leadership Requirements Spiritual Requirements The 20 Management Buckets : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 7 The 20 Management Buckets CAUSE 1. The Results Bucket 2. The Customer Bucket 3. The Strategy Bucket 4. The Drucker Bucket 5. The Book Bucket The Program Bucket COMMUNITY 7. The People Bucket 8. The Culture Bucket 9. The Team Bucket 10. The Hoopla! Bucket 11. The Donor Bucket 12. The Volunteer Bucket 13. The Crisis Bucket CORPORATION 14. The Board Bucket 15. The Budget Bucket 16. The Delegation Bucket 17. The Operations Bucket 18. The Systems Bucket 19. The Printing Bucket 20. The Meetings Bucket The Board BucketCore Competency : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 8 The Board BucketCore Competency We believe that board members must sense God’s call to serve on the board of directors. We invest time in cultivating, recruiting, orienting and engaging board members in their strategic role as stewards of our organization. The first step in organizational sustainability is to inspire board members to be highly committed and generous partners in ministry. ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 9 ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 What level are you currently at with this Board Governance core competency? Level 1. I don’t know what I don’t know. Level 2. I know what I don’t know. Level 3. I have an action plan to address what I know I don’t know. Level 4. I am knowledgeable and effective in this core competency—and can mentor others. ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 10 ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 Lesson 3.1 - Introduction to Board Governance The Continuum from: “Hands-on”…………to…..Policy Governance Boards ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 11 ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 The Board Member’s Job Description: 1. Establish and Protect the Foundation Mission (The 5 Drucker Questions) Vision Core Values Strategic Vision (B.H.A.G.) *Strategy (Goals & Objectives: G.N.O.M.E. Chart) ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 12 ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 The Board Member’s Job Description: *“There is nothing more important for a CEO than having the right strategy and the right choice of goals, and for the board, the right strategy is second only to having the right CEO.” Ram Charan Owning Up: The 14 Questions Every Board Member Needs to Ask ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 13 ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 The Board Member’s Job Description 2. Act With God-honoring Integrity Demonstrate competence with resources (money, physical assets and time) Model Godly character Enrich and improve people relationships ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 14 ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 The Board Member’s Job Description 3. Hire and Inspire the CEO* Select (based on criteria) Establish annual performance standards and reporting systems (S.M.A.R.T. Goals) Encourage and affirm strengths Support and review *What title do you use for your Chief Executive Officer? General Secretary, Managing Director, Executive Director, President, Chief Staff Officer or…________________? ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 15 ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 The Board Member’s Job Description 4. Set Policy Board Policies Manual (BPM) 10-15 page document Frequent updates Conflict of Interest Policy CEO Compensation, etc. ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 16 ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 The Board Member’s Job Description 5. Protect the Future Serve on behalf of your members Leave a legacy 6. Build Bridges, Not Silos! Leverage your influence and relationships Partner, collaborate and cooperate for Kingdom purposes (No Silos!) 7. Monitor Your Heart and Your Effectiveness Conduct an Annual Board Member Self-Assessment Survey ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 17 ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 The Board Member’s Job Description “The best boards keep their noses in the business and their fingers out!” “The only way a board can responsibly do its job without meddling is by monitoring very well.” ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 18 ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 The Board Member’s Job Description The 7 Disciplines of Governance Excellence DIRECT…Organizational Performance PROTECT…Organizational Performance RESPECT…Owner Expectations REFLECT…on Organizational Results SELECT…your Prominent Leadership EXPECT…great Board-Management Interaction CONNECT…for healthy Board Relations www.strive.com/blog ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 19 ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 Lesson 3.1 - Introduction to Board Governance: The Continuum from: “Hands-on”…….to…….Policy Governance Boards ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 20 ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 What is your governing board’s operating style and your CEO’s operating style? Read John Pearson’s article, “The Camp Board: Hands On Implementers or Careful Policymakers?” : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 21 Read John Pearson’s article, “The Camp Board: Hands On Implementers or Careful Policymakers?” Self-Assessment #1 of 2: Circle the number that best describes your board’s operating style today. Circle the number that best describes your CEO’s operating style today. Read John Pearson’s article, “The Camp Board: Hands On Implementers or Careful Policymakers?” : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 22 Read John Pearson’s article, “The Camp Board: Hands On Implementers or Careful Policymakers?” Self-assessment #2 of 2: Circle the number that best describes where you want your board’s operating style to be in 18 months. Circle the number that best describes where you want your CEO’s operating style to be in 18 months. Caution! Clash of cultures! : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 23 Caution! Clash of cultures! Worst Case Scenario “A” Board is high policy-making (10) CEO is hands-on manager (1) Caution! Clash of cultures! : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 24 Caution! Clash of cultures! Worst Case Scenario “B” Board is Very Hands-on (1) CEO is an extreme leader (10) ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 25 ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 Why is operating style so important? “The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant and a debtor.” --Max DePree, former Chairman of the Board, Fuller Seminary, and Chairman/CEO of Herman Miller, Inc., and author of numerous books including, Leadership Is an Art. ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 26 ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 Why is operating style so important? YOU MUST: Define reality. Create alignment between board/CEO/staff. Communicate your board’s culture and operating styles to NEW board members, staff and volunteers. Guard your values (operating style) so well-meaning board members and staff do not wander off the agreed upon path. ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 27 ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 BOARD GOVERNANCE Session 3: Creating a Governance and Leadership Structure That Ensures Accountability, Integrity, Results and Sustainability Lesson 3.1 - Introduction to Board Governance: The Continuum From “Hands-on” to Policy Governance Boards NEXT: Lesson 3.2 - The Unique Function and Make-up of Association Boards Lesson 3.3 - Best Practices in Board Governance & Recruitment: Cultivation, Recruitment, Orientation and Engagement ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 28 ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Session 3, Lesson 3.1 Stop listening and… Start learning! Lesson 3.1 - Reading Assignment Lesson 3.2 - Worksheet Lesson 3.3 - Forum ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Pray. Study. Learn! : Copyright 2010 - John W. Pearson - www.weali.org 29 ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS 401WEA Leadership Institute Pray. Study. Learn! Need help? Use the Forum Or…contact: John Pearson John@JohnPearsonAssociates.com