Welcome to the “Committees and Bylaws” lesson, the seventh of eight in the “Expert Insights: Healthy Board Meetings with Susan Leahy” course, which offers board members the means to run fair, productive meetings using the fundamentals of parliamentary procedure. In this lesson, Susan addresses the role of standing and appointed committees, and how bylaws govern board member responsibilities. After viewing, learners will understand the advisory nature of committees and how they can use the bylaws to ensure their organization’s success.
Overview
COURSE DIFFICULTY
COURSE DURATION
8m
Skills Learned
After completing this online training course, students will be able to:
Identify Best Practices for Committee Structure
Understand the Importance of Bylaws in Governance
Implement Effective Meeting Protocols
Enhance Communication and Collaboration Among Board Members
Evaluate the Effectiveness of Committees
Board members, Committee chairs, Nonprofit executives, Governance professionals
None
01. Overview of Board Governance
02. Role and Function of Committees
03. Developing and Revising Bylaws
04. Meeting Preparation and Facilitation
05. Assessing Committee Performance
SKILLS LEARNED
Skills Learned
After completing this online training course, students will be able to:
Identify Best Practices for Committee Structure
Understand the Importance of Bylaws in Governance
Implement Effective Meeting Protocols
Enhance Communication and Collaboration Among Board Members
Evaluate the Effectiveness of Committees
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Board members, Committee chairs, Nonprofit executives, Governance professionals
PREREQUISITES
None
COURSE OUTLINE
01. Overview of Board Governance
02. Role and Function of Committees
03. Developing and Revising Bylaws
04. Meeting Preparation and Facilitation
05. Assessing Committee Performance
