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Jeff Nish Enterprises February 11, 2006
Presentation by Jeff Nish
to the Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies
2006 Convention & Annual Meeting
Staffing Issues for a Board
Jeff Nish Enterprises February 11, 2006
Staffing Issues for a Board
IntroductionBoard and Staff - DifferencesWho Does WhatThe Importance of Role ClarityBoard/Staff RelationshipBoard Self AssessmentIn Conclusion
Jeff Nish Enterprises February 11, 2006
Staffing Issues for a Board
Introduction Role clarity is a challenge and an opportunity Benefits
• The right people doing the right things for the right reasons
• Better Board/staff relations
• Increased stakeholder confidence in your organization
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Staffing Issues for a Board
Board and Staff - DifferencesBoard Executive Director
Acts as a group Acts individually within policy
Continuous entity Temporary
Ultimate authority Assigned authority by the Board
Laypersons Professional
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Staffing Issues for a Board
Who Does WhatBoard ED Staff/Volunteers
Governs Manages Implement
Sets policies Assists with policy development
•Provide programs & services•Identify policy gaps
Sets budget Prepares budget Identify needs
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Staffing Issues for a Board
Who Does WhatBoard ED Staff/Volunteers
Hires/Supervises ED
Hires/Supervises staff & volunteers
Work as members of team
Plans long term Plans mid-short term
Provide input to planning
Monitors & evaluates
Reports on results Provide feedback
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Staffing Issues for a Board
The Importance of Role Clarity Avoids role creep Improves organizational efficiency Reduces individual stress/burnout
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Staffing Issues for a Board
Board/Staff Relationship Hiring Managing Evaluating Developing Replacing
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Staffing Issues for a Board
Board/Staff Relationship The Executive Director reports to the Board No individual Board member directs the
Executive Director In an Operating Board with no Executive
Director, the Executive Committee manages staff
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Staffing Issues for a Board Board/Staff Relationship: What your Executive
Director is thinking* 36% are considering leaving in the next 2 years, 82%
within the next 5 years “Making a difference” is one of the major things
Executive Directors like about their job There are significant gaps between Board
expectations, Executive Director expectations and reality
* Calgary Centre for Non-Profit Management and Peter T. Boland & Associates Inc., “Addressing the Leadership Challenge” June 2005
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Staffing Issues for a Board
Board Self Assessment Are job descriptions in place?
• Board Members• Executive Director
Does the ED have measurable goals?• Short term (2-3 months)• Mid term (3-12 months)
Is the staff clear on what they are accountable for?
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Staffing Issues for a BoardBoard Self Assessment
Does the ED have a personal development plan? Is there a succession plan for the ED position? Does the Board know the greatest stressors for the
ED?• Are sufficient resources in place?
Are there policies that outline Board Staff interactions?• Performance review (frequency, criteria, process)• Lines of authority
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Staffing Issues for a Board
In Conclusion The Board Governs, the Executive Director or
Executive Committee Manages and staff/volunteers Implement
Strong Board/Staff relations are essential to the success of your organization
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Resources
Board Development Program Website
• www.cd.gov.ab.ca/building_communities/volunteer_community/programs/bdp/index.asp
Phone• (780) 427-2001
Email• [email protected]
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Resources
Resource Centre for Voluntary Organizations Website
• www.rcvo.org Phone
• (780) 497-5616• (877) 897-5616 toll free in Alberta
Email• [email protected]
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Resources
Calgary Centre for Non-Profit Management Website
• www.thecentre.ab.ca Phone
• (403) 517-8600 Email
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Resources
Betty Thompson Website
• www.porterhetu.com/bthompson.htm Phone
• (403) 283-1088 Email
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Resources
Jeff Nish Phone
• (403) 680-0218 Email