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10 Unconventional Ways to Get More Value from Your Association’s LMS

WBT Systems

Once they’re taken the orientation “course,” they’ll continue to have access to the course content as well as other resources like the employee handbook, and security and other IT policies. You could do this by recording interviews with board or committee members or doing a live newscast with a “reporter” on the scene.

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Onboarding the Board—Your Opportunity to Promote Peak Performance

.orgSource

These are a few of the documents that can be included in online welcome handbooks: Bylaws. Committee descriptions and rosters. The chances that people are reading and absorbing this material are slim. You can, and should, also provide written guidance. Financial statements. Minutes of recent meetings. An organizational chart.

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Why Creating Space for Creative Time in the Nonprofit Workplace Improves Productivity

Beth Kanter

Random fun from the IFYC “giddy committee.”. Amber and Julie shared a story about the importance of leadership making self-care an cultural norm. How does your organization’s leadership model and support it? A steady supply of cupcakes, cookies, and other treats – sweet tooths do well here. Have story?

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Association Brain Food: 9.23.22

Reid All About it

When developing a new educational program, WBT Systems suggests using a learning strategy canvas because it helps staff, volunteer SMEs, committee members, and others stay aligned during planning discussions and reminds everyone involved where you’re going and how you will get there. Return-to-office leadership/staff disconnect.

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Last in the Series: The Interim AE Job Description : Off Stage

Off Stage

Ensures that the association’s current policy handbook covers all necessary topics such as sexual harassment, conflict of interest, and whistleblower policies. Coordinates and serves as ex-officio member of the board of directors and of association committees. Leadership Thoughts: Crafting the Job Description. Lawsuit. •

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The Pitfalls of a Startup Association/ Nonprofit

Leading Associations

Ultimately, an organization’s board of directors must take ownership of the organization’s future, which includes assuring the organization has the right leadership. For more information on Founding Boards and other invaluable governance guidance, download a free copy of The rEvolutionary Governance® Handbook.

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Six Stages of Board Evolution

Leading Associations

The board is engaged almost exclusively in building a future-focused organization and leaving operational execution entirely to staff and committees. There are no policies and procedures, no formal committees, no job descriptions, and financial reports may be a checkbook and “how much is in the bank.” Stage 1 Founding.