Leading in the Leading in the CommunityCommunity

POWER of IMPOSSIBLE THINKINGPOWER of IMPOSSIBLE THINKING

Dr. Sharianne Walker

Agenda for Today’s SessionAgenda for Today’s Session

1. Apply Impossible Thinking Models to Community Leadership(One Act Simulation)

2. Identify Responsibilities of Community/Board Leadership

3. Complete Individual Board Profile

4. Explore Realities of Board Leadership (Interactive Panel Discussion)

5. Identify Strategies that Encourage High Involvement of Board Members

PremisePremise

The efficacy of the community organization is largely based on the

efforts of volunteers and board involvement.

The quality of one’s life is directly decided by one’s own involvement in

community.

Two PerspectivesTwo Perspectives

• Working with a board– Government, community, professional association,

business

• Serving on a board– Community, government, non-profit, professional

association, business

“Board Silly”Play Doh Foundation

A case study in community leadership designed to encourage discussion of board effectiveness and to

examine attributes and responsibilities of board members.

One Act SimulationOne Act Simulation

What are the Learning/Leadership Styles of each Board member? (Ferris)

Was this Board meeting effective? What could have been better?

(Problem-solving model introduced by Hess and Pelosi/Impossible Thinking model of Pelosi and Kappenman.)

How do your observations align with your list of criteria for effective board members?

Questions for ConsiderationQuestions for Consideration

1. Committed to organizational mission and purpose2. Informed (Policy vs. Working Board)3. Understand and exercise fiduciary responsibility –

you are a trustee.4. Contribute

– Time– Money– Expertise– Standing

Board Member ResponsibilitiesBoard Member Responsibilities

• To motivate and inspire• To include others, encourage

participation• To lead by example – set expectations• To communicate• To be knowledgeable and informed• To honor process

Community Board LeadershipCommunity Board Leadership

Board Member Profile Grid

Self Evaluation of Board Candidacy

Board Member Contribution and CandidacyBoard Member Contribution and Candidacy

An interactive panel discussion with community leaders

Allan BlairRob Ostberg

Greg Malynoski

Realities of Board MembershipRealities of Board Membership

Challenges/Solutions (Corbett, 2005)

– Time/Overload (Spot Jobs)– Burn-out (Social Activities, Productive

Necessary Meetings)– Knowledge Void (Training Sessions, Site

Visits, Emphasize Communication)– Vulnerability/Liability (Smart Questions,

Bonded, Board Insurance) – Meaningful Community Service (Selective)

High Involvement Board MembersHigh Involvement Board Members

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throughout the course of Leadership 2006for

PowerPoint Presentations and notesBibliographies

Online Articles and Resources

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Lead Your Community…Lead Your Community…

Thank You!