KEY TOPICS
Succession planning and development.
The board’s fiduciary responsibility for assuring a qualified and capable workforce.
Competencies expected in today’s executive leadership positions.
Changes in CEO leadership.
WHERE TO TAKE THIS COURSE
NRECA offers the opportunity to take this course several times each year at the following events:
NOTE: Please check each event's schedule to see what courses are being offered.
ON-SITE TRAINING
Additionally, these courses can be delivered on-site at your co-op, statewide or G&T.
Learn more about our on-site training opportunities.
DIRECTOR COMPETENCIES COVERED IN THIS COURSE
Protocol and Practices
- Engages in activities that support the board in determining its own priorities and information needs.
Policy Development
- Establishes policies that provides guidance and sets expectations for performance.
Board Accountability
- Monitors board operations and takes responsibility for board actions and results.
Board/Manager Relationship
- Builds a civil, constructive, mutually respectful relationship with the CEO.
Strategic Planning
- Engages in strategic planning that contributes to the direction, core values and goals of the cooperative.
Risk Management and Oversight
- Forecasts and evaluates a variety of risks and identifies strategies to avoid or mitigate their impact.
Cooperative Principles and Practices
- Demonstrates an appreciation of the cooperative buisness model and a commitment to cooperative values.
Member Focus
- Focuses on the needs of members.
Flexibility
- Remains open to new ideas, information, and approaches.
Builds Relationships and Influences Others
- Creates and fosters constructive working relationships; Persuades others towards an outcome consistent with the organization’s goals.
Diversity and Inclusion
- Leverages the talents of each person and promotes cultural awareness among board members.
CREDITS
NRECA – 1 credit
CEU – 0.6 credits
