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MODULE 8

MODULE 8. Board Leadership. Objectives. Recognize leadership as a responsibility of all Board members. Personalize the idea of leadership. Identify the leadership role of a Director. Identify connections to represent sectors and communities. Introductory Exercise. Take 10 Minutes….

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MODULE 8

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  1. MODULE 8 Board Leadership

  2. Objectives • Recognize leadership as a responsibility of all Board members. • Personalize the idea of leadership. • Identify the leadership role of a Director. • Identify connections to represent sectors and communities.

  3. Introductory Exercise • Take 10 Minutes…

  4. Leadership “ There are persons with ability to project a vision and the ability to compel others toward that dream; we call them leaders. These precious characteristics are in all of us to one degree or another; we call that quality leadership” – John Carver

  5. Exercise: “Leadership Qualities” • Take 10 Minutes…

  6. Leadership In many of your actions, you already practice leadership, not only in your role as a Director but also in your activities with others in your community, your work life and in your family

  7. Leadership Traits • Oral communication • Organizational ability • Persuasiveness • Sociability • Creativity • Diplomacy • Personal integrity • Cooperativeness • Ability to self – monitor • Trustworthiness • Foresight

  8. Leadership Traits • What things do you do well? • Do you know your strengths and weaknesses?

  9. Leading Your Community Futures • Discuss • Issues facing your Community Futures • Skills and resources of Board members • Organizations’ visions, values and traditions • Trust placed in the Board by Stakeholders • Stakeholders’ community strengths and weaknesses

  10. Leadership includes: • recognizing skills of other leaders • distributing power throughout the organization • empowering others to show initiative, take risks and move forward • having the courage to trust others

  11. Leadership Leaders are strong, effective communicators who: • listen • watch • absorb

  12. Hidden Agenda A hidden agenda is something a group member wants to influence to meet his or her own needs, rather than those of the group

  13. Types of Leaders • Transactional leaders interact with subordinates to ensure mutually - agree – upon goals are achieved • Transformational leaders are needed to go beyond the status quo; to lead the organization through change

  14. Leadership • You are a leader of a Community Futures • You are responsible to perform as a leader

  15. Exercise: “Styles of Leadership” • Take 10 Minutes…

  16. Exercise: “Leadership Questionnaire” Refer to Appendix One • Take 10 Minutes…

  17. Exercise: “Leadership Actions” • Take 10 Minutes…

  18. Vision and Leadership Develop a sound vision shared by all stakeholders of the organization This vision gives a sense of common purpose

  19. Board’s Role • Vision must be supported by action • You are the models for leadership

  20. Exercise: “Working Together” • Take 10 Minutes ….

  21. Working Together • A team approach balances talents and actions • Diversity is a large asset • Effective communication is key • Be inquisitive

  22. Exercise: “Leadership with Stakeholders” • Take 10 Minutes …

  23. Leadership with Stakeholders • Formal communication channels • Informal communication channels • Tracking issues

  24. Exercise: “Leadership In Board Context” • Take 10 Minutes …

  25. Leadership in the Board Context • Community • Democratic structure • Service to members

  26. Summary and Exercise • Take 10 Minutes…

  27. Module 8 Thanks for taking Board Leadership Reminder – evaluations, sign up sheet

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