BL 913.1 – Cooperative Foundations: Co-op Legacy, Principles and Impact on Community Understanding the unique aspects of the cooperative business model better prepares directors to lead organizations with purpose, not […]
Board Leadership 921.1 – Risk Oversight: The Board’s Role in Risk Management Electric co-op boards are operating in what may be one of the most challenging business environments any generation […]
Board Leadership 921.1 – Co-op Bylaws: Guiding Principles & Current Issues The continuing evolution of the structure of the electric industry in the U.S. has brought about increased scrutiny by […]
Board Leadership 956.1 – Crucial Conversations in the Boardroom This highly interactive one-day course teaches electric cooperative directors skills for creating alignment and agreement in the boardroom by fostering open dialogue around high-stakes, emotional or risky topics—on the issues that face electric cooperatives today. Using real world co-op examples, directors will practice speaking for clarity […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
