Events for January 14, 2025 - March 20

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]