Events for August 25, 2016 - January 22, 2016
Director Training
Director Training: BL 912.05 – The Power of Cooperatives
For electric cooperatives to sustain their success, we need to rediscover our purpose. The Power of Cooperatives Course is designed for both new and long-term employees to gain a deep understanding of the cooperative difference and be able to communicate it effectively. By learning about the cooperative principles, values and the economic impact of electric […]
Director Training: CCD 2630 – Strategic Planning
Boards have ultimate responsibility for ensuring and evaluating the long-term health of the organization. They help fulfill this duty through strategic thinking, identifying goals through strategic planning and authorizing the appropriate allocation of resources through the adoption of financial policies, budget review and approval and monitoring management’s progress toward strategic goals. This course teaches directors […]
Director Training: 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 Robert’s Rules of Order. Key topics: How parliamentary procedure help […]
Director Training: BL925 – Co-op Bylaws: Guiding Principles and Current Issues
The continuing evolution of the structure of the electric industry in the U.S. has brought about increased scrutiny by consumers and regulators. As a result, many electric cooperatives are being challenged to make sure their bylaws adequately address new situations including changing membership, “large load” exceptions to some state territorial laws, diversified services, distributed generation, […]
Director Training: BL 963 – Strategic Technologies and Their Impact on the Cooperative
This course focuses on the importance of technology planning by examining today’s emerging technologies using four questions: What will the technology do for the membership? What will it do for the business of the cooperative? Is it cost effective? How well will it integrate with existing systems? This course explores a wide variety of technologies; […]
Director Training: BL 974 – Rate Strategies for 21st Century Challenges
The jointly developed (NRECA and CFC) publication titled, Rate Strategies for 21st Century Challenges, A Guide to Rate Innovation for Cooperatives, is featured in this course. Directors discuss the complex issues that they must balance when they consider business plans, financial policies, alternative rate philosophies and strategies. This course discusses how current rates methodologies affect […]
