KEY TOPICS
The differences between a board meeting for a broadband entity and an electric cooperative.
The characteristics of a realistic broadband implementation timeline.
Board oversight responsibilities versus operational responsibilities of management.
Basic principles of risk oversight as they apply to a broadband entity.
Enterprise risk oversight practices in the broadband context.
Director Competencies Covered in This Course
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Protocol and Practices
Engages in activities that support the board in determining its own priorities and information needs and assists the board in focusing on strategy (and associated risks).
Board Accountability
Monitors board performance and takes responsibility for results.
Analytical Thinking and Decision Making
Thinks systematically, conceptually, and analytically to determine effective solutions.
Risk Management and Oversight
Forecasts and evaluates a variety risk and identifies strategies to avoid or mitigate their impact.
Cooperative Principles and Practices
Demonstrates an appreciation of the cooperative business model and a commitment to cooperative values.
Member Focus
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Certificate Program
CREDITS
NRECA – 1 credit
CEU – 0.6 credits
[well]Attention NRECA Broadband Members: This course (BLC 986.1) is available to all electric cooperative directors, but will be offered free-of-charge to those that meet each of the following two criteria:
1. The directors’ co-op is a paid participant in the NRECA Broadband program (either as Operational, or Non-Operational w/Cons) at the time of registration for the course.
and
2. The director is attending an NRECA-sponsored online or in-person course which includes Pre-PowerXchange Education, Pre-Regional Meeting Education, Pre-Directors Conference Education, Summer School for Directors, and Winter School for Directors.[/well]
