presented by dr. catherine frank, olli @ duke lucy woodhouse, olli @ furman
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Presented by Dr. Catherine Frank, OLLI @ DukeLucy Woodhouse, OLLI @ Furman
What is leadership? “the process of social influence in which one
person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task”
“Creating a way for people to contribute to making something extraordinary happen”
Good leaders have . . . Vision Knowledge of the mission and structure of
the organization Professional and personal skills suited to
further the goals of the organization Problem-solving skills Good social judgment
Unique Challenges and Opportunities for OLLI Leadership Understanding the role of the LLI within
the university Finding a balance between the
leadership styles and strengths of the staff director and the board leadership
Understanding the work of the board Tapping into the strength and wisdom of
the membership
HostStaffBoardMembers
In-kind support on all levels Inclusion across departments Intergenerational projects Elevator speech is consistent Benefits outweigh perceived negatives Publicity through university channels
How to get the best from your host… and how NOT to…
Get invited to meetings Eat lunch with faculty Suggest class ideas Hand deliver brochures
to President’s office Write a thank you a day Cookies Know key admin’s pet
projects Bring members’
resources to campus Spread kudos to Dean
Assume they owe you Become an us/them Leave conflicts
unresolved Stay in your office Go over budget Allow members direct
access to admin Forget you are a guest
The Host The Members
Staff
Clear job descriptions Clear goals updated annually Board support Host offers a mentor and advocate Volunteer office support Acknowledgement at member and host
functions Fill their bucket
The Best from the Board
Expertise to share Understanding of the position of the LLI within the
university Respect for the strength, commitment, and vision
of the staff Commitment to the mission and membership of the
organization
Some ways to cultivate the best in the board Board development committee Board manual Annual board recruitment drives Make nominations and appointments part of
a process Open meetings and discussions Accountability
Some challenges for OLLI board leaders Misunderstanding the relationship of the LLI to the
university Misunderstanding the unique nature of the OLLI
board Loss of focus Failure to embrace new members and seek new
directions Not having fun
The Best from the Members--Followership is as important as leadership
Feeling responsible for the success of the organization
Enjoying the university and the role of the LLI within it
Bringing a network Participating
Bringing leaders and followers together Print and interactive media The coffee pot, the picnic, the convocation Nametags—it’s the little things Everyone is a marketer Contribute what you can--every contribution
makes a positive difference
Board Host
StaffMembers
The best quotations about leadership “Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do
something you want done because he or she wants to do it.” Dwight Eisenhower
“The leadership instinct you are born with is the backbone. You develop the funny bone and the wishbone that go with it.” Elaine Agather
“A leader is best when people barely know he exists, not so good when people obey and acclaim him, worse when they despise him. But of a good leader who talks little when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: ‘We did it ourselves.’” Lao-Tzu