How to Make Your Governing Boards More Effective

This event qualifies for .5 CEUs

This event qualifies for 5 CPEs

This event qualifies for TBD ICMA

Objectives

»» Become knowledgeable about a conceptual model for evaluating and diagnosing governing board effectiveness

»» Discuss case studies of highly functional and effective and highly dysfunctional governing boards

»» Gain familiarity with tools for improving and sustaining the effectiveness of governing boards

Description

This workshop uses original research, case studies, and group discussion to focus on the behavior of governing boards and what we know about it. What behaviors are dysfunctional and which are beneficial? Participants will explore and learn strategies for developing and sustaining better partnerships between executive staff and board officials.

Speaker and Presenter Information

Gerald Gabris, PhD, is a Professor at NIU in the Division of Public Administration. Jerry completed a five-year term (2004-2009) as Director of NIU�s nationally-ranked Public Administration Program and holds the title of Distinguished Teaching Professor at NIU. He is a specialist in organizational development, personnel management, leadership, and governing board dynamics. A nationally recognized expert in organizational behavior, Jerry has published over 60 articles and book chapters in human resources management and organizational behavior, and he is the past managing editor of Public Administration Review, his field�s leading academic journal. Jerry earned an AB, an MA, and a PhD in 1977 from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Relevant Government Agencies

Air Force, Army, Navy & Marine Corps, Intelligence Agencies, DOD & Military, Office of the President (includes OMB), Dept of Agriculture, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Education, Dept of Energy, Dept of Health & Human Services, Dept of Homeland Security, Dept of Housing & Urban Development, Dept of the Interior, Dept of Justice, Dept of Labor, Dept of State, Dept of Transportation, Dept of Treasury, Dept of Veterans Affairs, EPA, GSA, USPS, SSA, NASA, Other Federal Agencies, Legislative Agencies (GAO, GPO, LOC, etc.), Judicial Branch Agencies, State Government, County Government, City Government, Municipal Government, CIA, FEMA, Office of Personnel Management, Coast Guard, National Institutes of Health, FAA, Census Bureau, USAID, National Guard Association