cwam presentation 2010
TRANSCRIPT
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Mission-Driven Boards
Creating the Perfect Team
Colorado-Wyoming Association of Museums
Laramie, WyomingMay 14, 2010
Debra Beck, EdD
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Boards: The Bottom Line They GOVERN
Define, protect, advance vision & mission Hold ultimate organizational responsibility
Resources Credibility
Act as boundary-spanners Need chance to grow in effectiveness
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Board Practice Community
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Focus
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Focus-Vision Vision: future you want to create
For whom? For what? Why? NEVER about your organization ALWAYS about your community
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Focus-Vision A hypothetical example:
“The vision of XYZ Agency is a community where everyone has a safe place to live”
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Focus-Mission
Mission: Fulfilling the vision Grounded in vision Your niche Clearly defined, articulated, visible Infused in governance work Rallying point
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Focus-Mission
Continuing our hypothetical example:
“The vision of XYZ Agency is a community where everyone has a safe place to live. To bring that vision into reality, we provide emergency housing for families and individuals.”
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Focus-Values
Values: tools to accomplish vision, through mission Drive all actions, decisions. e.g.:
Bottom line in hiring Limits re: donations accepted How interact with others How define, monitor accountability
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Focus-Values
Completing our example:
“To accomplish our vision, the following values need to be present in our community and in our organization: Compassion Collaborative spirit Trust A holistic approach to problem-solving Integrity Transparency…”
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People
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People Committed to vision, mission
values See fit w/personal missions, interests See a role in advancing organization
Committed to governance work Takes time, focus, leadership
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People Intellectual curiosity
Able to step outside comfort zone Willing to explore Willing to research
Clarity about why they are there Skills, perspectives, connections, etc.
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People Willingness to be boundary-
spanners, ambassadors Breadth, depth of connections, credibility Board members willing to share museum
story, needs, etc. Bring back stakeholder feedback
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Practice
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Practice Agenda
Mission-driven Governance (not management) focused Efficient handling of routine tasks, reports
Leadership Expect it, value situational/expertise
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Practice Information
What they need, when they need it Delivered in ways they prefer Expect them to come prepared
No opening packet at meeting!
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Practice Learning
Infused in board work (many forms) Peer learning recognized as powerful
source Accessible resources Periodic ‘special’ opportunities
Training Experiential learning experiences
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Practice Questions
Should be catalytic Should be encouraged Should be built into work Don’t rush!
Collegial environment Respect, trust, shared responsibility
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Practice ED/board relationship
Acknowledge the partnership Value it Build from it
Talk about it Identify roles, individual strengths, etc.
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Impact - Act Now
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Impact - Focus
Vision, mission values –everywhere! Feature ‘mission moment’ in meeting
Expand real-world understanding
Hold accountable for stewardship of vision, mission in & out of boardroom
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Impact - People
Recruitment processes that are vision- and mission-driven …and lead to board members who
support them
Identify needs before you seek Use them to drive recruitment
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Impact - Practice
Focus agendas on governance Find accessible ways to provide info, in
timely way, for good decisions Create time for group reflection Value learning as integral to
governance
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Questions?
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