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CALLING ALL LIBRARY BOARDS....Register today!

"EFFECTIVE BOARD GOVERNANCE SERIES -  Evaluating the Chief Executive
Officer"
with Ken Haycock
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The Board has three primary functions: to set strategic directions and
objectives, to engage a CEO to implement the plan, and to assess
theresults. How does one evaluate the CEO? Based on interaction with the
Board?

But that is only one-third of the job. Based on leadership of the
Library? Based on community interactions and partnerships? Is the
process fair, objective and transparent. or based on gossip and
innuendo? Let's do it right - this is a serious matter for Board
effectiveness and legal compliance.


Ken Haycock has provided training in effective governance for several
provincial and state associations, for directors and for individual
boards across the country. His presentation is informed by a recent
research study conducted on high priority training needs and the roles
of the director, chair, municipality and provincial association in
addressing those needs.


When
Wednesday, Oct. 18th
1 hour Audio Conference
6 PM Eastern Time (3 PM PT Pacific Time)
PLEASE NOTE:  If you are in a different time zone from Eastern or
Pacific PLEASE check the time of your call to make sure you do not miss
this.

One registration covers your entire board's participation.
Registration is by location, not by individual.

Fees
Member: $54.00 + GST (per Audio Conference)
Non-Member: $74.00 + GST (per Audio Conference)

REGISTER AT www.thepartnership.ca.  Scroll to Education Institute and
click on this course!
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE EFFECTIVE BOARD GOVERNANCE SERIES

Series Description
Board governance is becoming increasingly complex. Effective boards
understand how they have impact and how they can continually improve. Is
your Board really the best it can be? How do you know? What are the
criteria for effective boards?

This series offers insights, observations and powerful suggestions for
high impact on community development.

Structure Of Audio Conferences

- Evaluating the CEO - October 18/06
- Evaluating the Board - November 8/06
- Succession Planning...Isn't - December 6/06
- Annual Reports - January 17/07

A unique perspective on library board governance
What constitutes effective governance? What does the research say about
high performing boards? What are the specific criteria by which you
judge how well you are doing as a board? What are the implications for
you as a trustee, for your chair and for your CEO/director?

Ken Haycock has provided training in effective governance for several
provincial and state associations, for directors and for individual
boards across the country. His presentation is informed by a recent
research study conducted on high priority training needs and the roles
of the director, chair, municipality and provincial association in
addressing those needs.

The Benefits
Participants will understand the key criteria for board effectiveness
and be able to analyze their own board functions from this perspective.
The result will be a more effective board with a clearly defined focus
on community development, higher level library planning and allocation
of resources and regular evaluation of programs and services. The board
will also have a higher profile in the community and recruit new members
based on identified needs.

Who Should Participate?
This series will appeal to trustees, directors, chief executive
officers and others concerned with effective governance. Those serving
on other public boards will also find the program of value.

Key Topics You Will Explore
The research-based criteria for effective boards will be introduced and
explored:

    * Develop a clear statement of mission and purpose;
    * Select and evaluate the CEO;
    * Articulate roles and relationships;
    * Plan strategically;
    * Allocate resources to reflect board goals;
    * Monitor and evaluate accountability;
    * Maintain legal and ethical integrity;
    * Ensure public standing and credibility;
    * Recruit new members aggressively;
    * assess Board performance.

Ken Haycock is Senior Partner with Ken Haycock & Associates Inc.,
building capacity for collaboration, leadership and advocacy through
effective board governance and library leadership. He is a past
president of the Canadian Library Association and was an elected member
of the Executive Board of the 68,000 member American Library
Association. He is currently president of the Association for Library
and Information Science Education.

Dr. Haycock holds master's degrees in Business Administration, in
Education and in Library and Information Studies and is a Certified
Human Resources Professional. An award-winning researcher and writer,
Ken is currently director of the School of Library and Information
Science at San Jose State University, the largest MLIS program in the
world. He has been a public library trustee in two provinces, an elected
school board trustee and chair, and an elected municipal councillor. Dr.
Haycock has been honoured by the British Columbia, Canadian and American
Library Associations, and the Governor-General, among many others.

Ken is a popular speaker at provincial, national and international
conferences and has worked with many libraries on executive searches,
program reviews, effective governance and community development. He also
works with school districts and universities on collaborative program
planning and teaching for information literacy and improved student
learning.

Developed for the Education Institute by Ken Haycock & Associates,
Inc.

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