HP 10

HP 10 = HIGH PERFORMANCE BOARD LEADERSHIP n Hire appropriate chief executive n Passion for the vision n Policy formation and review n Positioning in the marketplace n Planning (strategic long-range) n Public relations n Philanthropy n Preparation n Performance reviews n Partner in the Gospel n Prayer

HIRE (and work with) the appropriate Chief Executive n Board’s most important role n CEO operates organization, implements plans and reports to board n Represents board in day-to-day operations n Relationship with Board key to success

PASSION for the vision n Some day I see... Model “T” in every driveway Model “T” in every driveway Black child – white child on a teeter-totter Black child – white child on a teeter-totter n Vision provides the direction n Vision is: Fuel … organization runs on Fuel … organization runs on Fire … ignites action Fire … ignites action Energy … sustains Energy … sustains

POLICY Formation & Review n Setting in place how organization will operate n Making sure organization fulfills its mission n Reflects organization’s values n Plan of Action

POSITIONING in Marketplace n Define what sets the organization apart n Determine ideal position of organization F Based on mission and vision F Based on external environment F Based on desired market n Determine services that need to be supported or redefined to reach envisioned position

PLANNING strategic long-range n Key role for both CEO and Board n Board assists and advises CEO and other managers as they develop plans to operate the organization and fulfill the mission as set by Board n Focus on the future n Meet the puck n Board should require plans

RELATIONS PUBLIC RELATIONS n PR plan developed by CEO management n Board should process and understand PR plan n Be unified in message making n Board represents organization according to the PR plan n Feedback is critical - need to listen

PHILANTHROPY n Board gives at level appropriate for them n 100% commitment critical for other donors n Board generates philanthropy -- ask, introduce, participate, cultivate, connects to community, speaking, major gift n Up-front about philanthropic involvement

PREPARATION n Attend “official events” n “Experience” organization first-hand n Spend significant time reading reports, articles, and materials n Be on time -- stay to the end

PERFORMANCE REVIEWS n Evaluate the CEO F Quantitative F Qualitative n Board self-evaluation n Regular Board training and growth n Regularly check organization’s vital signs n Annual review of CEO - Board partnership

PARTNER in the Gospel n Ambassadors for Christ n Quest for Excellence n Church at Work n Reaching the lost n Nurturing the saved n In the Word n Supportive relationship with staff n Keeping the MAIN THING the MAIN THING

PRAYER n Bathe process in prayer n Hold up CEO and workers to the Lord n Foundation for Leadership

HP 10