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Why co-operatives succeed Co-operatives succeed because of their members’ input and their strong understanding of co-operative principles and values, and when the product or service offered meets the needs of their market
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It is my distinct honor to present to you wide variety of educational opportunities awaiting you. The selection I am able to offer you has been long in the making. New manuals have been added, updated, and reworked to keep it exciting, dynamic, and pertinent with new things and new ways to do things.
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Many of the questions you may have been answered for you to see and share.
Coop Journal
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Information Sharing
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Networking
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Bob Harris
Failure is Not an Option
Serving on a board of directors or committee is a rewarding experience. The greatness of America is enhanced by the volunteers who govern the more than 1.5 million nonprofit organizations.
Board service and trusteeship require significant responsibility and
accountability. The membership, stakeholders, media, and the government scrutinize actions. The board works as a team in collaboration with the professional staff. Directors should be innovative and strategic. Seldom does an organization need directors who micromanage
Regarding this photo, Failure is Not an Option is my frequent advice. It
was 50 years ago, in 1970, that Apollo 13 was set to deliver three men to
the moon. Of course, Mission Control wanted to be 100 percent successful.
During the flight, they heard the famous words, “Houston we have a problem.” The mission did not make it to the moon but returned to Earth safely.
During your leadership experience, remember that failure is not an
option. Approach your task prepared and committed to advancing the
organization’s mission
Free Suport and Information
CHALLENGES WITH BOARDS
and Solutions for Improvement
RUMP SESSIONS
A rump session is described as a meeting before or after the larger meeting.
THE HUMBLE BOARD MEMBER
Humility is the trait that best positions a director for sustainable effectiveness on a board.
DIRECTORS WEAR MANY HATS
It is understandable that volunteers experience role confusion. They are new to governance processes and bylaws can be difficult to understand.
Another example involves speaking for the association. A director might think that as a member of the board, they can speak on their behalf.
They may be asked a question by a newspaper reporter or government official about an association advocacy position. They can decline to answer and redirect the question to the association’s designated spokesperson. Or, they can make a mistake by answering, “Here’s how my association feels about it.”
Social media platforms can be another problem. Someone might ask about the reputation of a supplier. The board member responds on Facebook, “I’ve used the supplier and found him to be costly and difficult to work with.”
Which hat was the director wearing? It appears he was a board member negatively characterizing a supplier. He might have been expressing a personal viewpoint, but it sounded like he was wearing his board hat. Liability may arise because volunteer leaders speak without authority.
