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 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 […]

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 of directors has ever known. The array of risks ranges from financial, regulatory, cyber and economic to technology and changing member demographics. This course is […]

Board Leadership 903.1 – The Role of the Board Chair in Conducting Effective Meetings The board chair has the responsibility for organizing the meeting, creating a productive atmosphere, allowing for the free exchange of opinion, presenting the issues to be resolved, bringing the decisions to resolution, and moving the cooperative forward. This course focuses on […]

Understanding the unique aspects of the cooperative business model better prepares directors to lead organizations with purpose not profit at their core. This is especially important in this the International Year of Cooperatives. Course participants will do a deep dive into the cooperative principles and define how they provide a competitive advantage for today's co-op […]