Director Training – BL914

Courtyard Marriott Jackson 200 Campbell Oaks Drive, Jackson, TN, United States

Board Leadership 914 - Cooperative Communications and Public Opinion: The Directors Perspective Given the challenges of the evolving energy landscape, effective communications from the cooperative is an area of increasing importance. Whether it is communicating future rate increases or advertising our cooperative’s participation in renewable energy programs, strong communications programs can strengthen your identity with […]

Director Training – BL 971

TECA Conference Center 2964 Sidco Drive, Nashville, TN, United States

Board Leadership 971 – Governance Challenges of the Evolving Distribution Cooperative The distribution cooperative marketplace is changing faster today than at any time since our foundational period. Distribution cooperatives' relationship with their members are transforming due to changing member preferences, new business models, new technologies and third-party applications. This course focuses on how these changes […]

Director Training – BL 919

Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg 635 River Road, Gatlinburg, TN, United States

Board Leadership 919 – Cooperative Structure: A Strategic Advantage The cooperative business model provides unique advantages to electric co-ops in today's challenging and shifting energy environment. Electric cooperatives that live their purpose and operate in accordance with the cooperative business model empower their members to improve their quality of life. This course is designed to […]

Director Training – BL 930 – Ethics and Governance: Implementing the New Accountability

TBA

Board Leadership – Ethics and Governance:  Implementing the New Accountability In this era of corporate accountability, boards and management are expected—and in some cases required—to implement standards, programs, and procedures addressing such issues as ethical behavior, document retention, whistle-blower protection, fraud risk assessment, and financial transparency. This course explains the background of these issues and […]

Director Training – BL 937 – Applying Emotional Intelligence in the Boardroom

TECA Conference Center 2964 Sidco Drive, Nashville, TN, United States

Board Leadership – Applying Emotional Intelligence in the Boardroom Emotional intelligence is a skill. And like any other skill, individuals can get better at it with training and practice. This course focuses on the four core competencies of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness/empathy, and relationship management. Directors will learn how to develop and implement […]

Director Training – BL 943 – Conversation Skills Outside the Boardroom

SpringHill Suites Pigeon Forge 120 Christmas Tree Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN, United States

BL 943 – Conversation Skills Outside the Boardroom Many co-ops are getting member requests for information as the energy industry evolves toward a consumer-centric model. Co-ops are well positioned as their members' trusted energy advisor to provide education and information on the changing energy landscape. While directors are not the co-op's official spokespersons they are […]

Director Training – BL 974 – Rate Making Strategies and Policy Decisions for Electric Cooperative Boards

TECA Conference Center 2964 Sidco Drive, Nashville, TN, United States

BL 974.1 – Rate Making Strategies and Policy Decisions for Electric Cooperative Boards It is often said that the rate making process is part art and part science. The process includes many mathematical calculations, but wisdom and judgment are also critical aspects of the process. Today, the rate making process requires Boards of Directors, CEOs, […]

Director Training, BL 965

Middle Tennessee Electric Murfreesboro Office 555 New Salem Hwy, Murfreesboro, TN, United States

BL 965 – Electric Vehicles: Strategy & Policy Consideration ​Electric vehicles continue to receive increasing attention globally and within the United States through gradually increasing sales, an increase in the number of models available, and an abundance of media campaigns. EV’s are also receiving increased attention within the electric cooperative industry, as topics in strategic […]

Director Training – BL 927

Jackson Energy Authority Training Center 320 Highway 45 By-Pass, Jackson, TN, United States

BL 927 – Cybersecurity: The Board’s Oversight Role ​As a result of a rapidly changing cyber-threat landscape and the growth of digitization, electric cooperatives recognize the need to effectively manage cyber risks. Boards face a balancing act with cybersecurity and continued pursuit of digital innovation, transformation, and meeting consumer-member needs. Together with the CEO and […]

Director Training – BL 901

Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg 635 River Road, Gatlinburg, TN, United States

BL 901 – Rules and Procedures for Effective Board Meetings This course provides an overview of what directors need to know about parliamentary procedure to become more effective participants in board meetings. Participants will understand the purpose and use of proper procedure in business meetings and become familiar with the basic structure and content of […]