KEN HAYCOCK, Senior Partner, Ken Haycock
and Associates, Vancouver.
What constitutes effective governance? What does the research say about high
performing boards?
What are the criteria, how do you identify them, what are the implications?
Examples of best practice are provided for trustees, boards, chairs and
CEOs.
WHEN
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
3:00 - 4:00 pm Eastern time
TELECONFERENCE
REGISTER ON-LINE TODAY at www.thepartnership.ca. Scroll down to March
30th and click on ‘register’.
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 ATTEND
This program will appeal to trustees, directors, chief executive officers
and others concerned with effective governance. Librarians and other staff
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.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION
Audio teleconference session supported by a handout.
FEES
Member: $48.00 + GST
Non-Member: $68.00 + GST
No limit on listeners per location. Includes all bridging and long
distance costs.
A Ken Haycock and Associates program for the Education Institute.
Presenter:
Ken Haycock holds graduate degrees in Education, Leadership and Library,
Information Studies and Business Administration. At the
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The Education Institute
The learning programs of the APLA-BCLA-LAA-NSLA-OLA-SLA Partnership
http://www.thepartnership.ca
If you have questions please contact the appropriate Association
or Meredith Gilbert at Ontario Library Association at
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