Management Strategies: Recent Comments

Comment on The future

2009-11-04T15:14:58Z

Kim,

I'm not sure why the link isn't working because that's whats on the monograph but there is another way to get there. It takes a few more steps but you go to www.aecf.org
and then click on MAJOR INITIATIVES and then from the center column click on Leadership Development and then Resources, you find NEXT SHIFT as well as several other publications on leadership transitions

Comment on The future

2009-11-04T14:43:28Z

I cannot ge tto the link, Pat. However, I will add that I agree that today's managers want a personal life, shared duties, and shared reward. That can be beneficial to the organization and the people becasue maybe egos won't be as important. Thanks.

Comment on Maverick Board Members

2008-10-29T16:47:46Z

Being a "maverick" (yes, the word is overused) sounds a little too negative in your blog. Being the President of a non-profit board, my experience is that the mavericks sometimes bring a fresh perspective to an issue and even fresh issues that should be considered. in any event they can be thoroughly entertaining.

Comment on LEADERSHIP - Lessons from Lincoln

2008-04-26T01:33:49Z

James,

There were not any handouts, but I believe most of her comments were taken from her book about Lincoln.

Comment on LEADERSHIP - Lessons from Lincoln

2008-04-25T20:44:01Z

Were there any participant materials distributed for this presentation. I would love to preview them before a presentation Doris is doing in December

Comment on The Board Building Cycle - Retaining and Renewing Board Members

2008-04-14T15:59:57Z

Era Lee,

My first response was "not much". Most of my experience with "friends of" has been with libraries and the friends' groups are normally interested individuals who raise funds for the library, and may provide other volunteer services, but do not sit on the board or have any governance responsibilities.

In terms of foundations, I am aware that some foundations set a certain level of annual giving that can range from $25 to $5000 or more and anyone who contributes at that level is considered a friend of the foundation, and their names appear in the newsletter, or they receive special mailings, etc.

In terms of how a "friends group" get sestablished, I would assume the board would make a determination of what the annual giving level needs to be and any other criteria in order to qualify for friends status.

If you could tell me a little bit more about what you are thinking, I might be able to provide more detailed information.

Keep up that volunteer work.

Pat

Comment on The Board Building Cycle - Retaining and Renewing Board Members

2008-04-14T11:33:57Z

I currently sit on two boards in the Bay Area Houston Area. What can you tell me about establishing a "Friends of the Foundation?"

Comment on LEADERSHIP - Lessons from Lincoln

2008-03-23T01:48:14Z

Pat,
I really enjoyed this article. At some point, I am going to look for the book and read it. I have always admired Lincoln but I was not aware of his astute practices until I read your blog. Thank you for wetting my apetite enough to encourage me to read more.
Sally

Comment on FLORIDA'S GULF COAST AND WESTERN NEW YORK - a world of difference

2008-03-19T01:34:09Z

Great comments!!! Fun to read. Del

Comment on Maverick Board Members

2008-03-07T18:55:16Z

Hey I am really enjoying this. I love reading that "volunteer service is the rent you pay to your community."
I think that is great!