1. Cassandra George Ramos Wind and Water Consulting Wind and Water Consulting Rochester, NY AFP of the Genesee Valley March 5, 2014

2.  CEO/Executive Director  Development Director  Board Member  Consultant  Other

3.  Building a team?  Improving the effectiveness of your current team?  Aspirations to advance your career?  Hiring a new staff person?  Recruiting a new board member?  Clarifying expectations?  Evaluating ED/CEO or DoD?

4. The Team  Head Coach  Quarterback  Offensive Line  Executive Director/CEO  Development Director  Board and volunteers

5.  Leadership  Figurehead/ Spokesperson  Budget/Finances  Strategic direction  The Keeper of the Playbook

6.  Leadership  Good relationship with the Head Coach  Implements the Playbook  Training/supervision/ mentoring  Spirit

7.  Expertise/Experience  Run a play/Make a hole  Lead and Follow  Role models

8. The Play

9.  Unselfishness – “I” to “WE”  A Core Covenant – “In” or “Out”  Trust – “I’ve got your back, and I’ll also kick your butt.”

10.  Is your Board onboard?  Is your CEO ready and able to take the organization to the next step?  Does the organization have a strategic direction?  Do you have adequate resources?

11.  Assess yourself.  Assess each other with the help of team leadership.  Choose your helpers, advisors and experts.  Be prepared to make an investment of both time and money.  Be patient.

12. Thank You and Good Luck!!!! Cassandra George Ramos Cassandra@windandwaterassociates.com585/820-8438