Association of Washington Public Hospital Districts How to Chair a Great Meeting: 10 Things the...

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Association ofAssociation ofWashingtonWashingtonPublic Hospital Public Hospital DistrictsDistricts

How to Chair a Great Meeting: How to Chair a Great Meeting: 10 Things the Chair Must 10 Things the Chair Must

Do to be SuccessfulDo to be Successful

WSHA Web ConferenceWSHA Web ConferenceFebruary 27, 2008February 27, 200812 – 1 p.m. P.S.T.12 – 1 p.m. P.S.T.

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Washington State Hospital AssociationAssociation ofAssociation ofWashingtonWashingtonPublic Hospital Public Hospital DistrictsDistricts

Beverly SmithOwner & Principal

Beverly Smith Consulting

Presenter

Outline of Presentation

1. Govern/Learn

2. Build Relationship

3. Define

4. Participate in Orientation

5. Prepare (with CEO)

Outline of Presentation Continued . . .

6. Preside

7. Make Friends with “Robert”

8. Mentor

9. Evaluate

10. Define Success

1. Govern / Learn

• Bylaws & Statutes

• Board Functions

• Committee Functions

2. Build Relationship

• With Board Members

• With CEO/Administrator/Designated Staff

• With Other Staff – Through the CEO

3. Define

• Board Member Job Description

• Types of Meetings

• Meeting Norms – Buy in by Board Members

• Support for Board Decisions

4. Participation in Orientation

• New Board Members

• Committee Chairs

5. Prepare (with CEO)

• Agenda – Timely & Timed

• Consent Agenda

6. Preside

• Open Discussion

• Encourage Participation

• Function as a Team

• Summarize

• Put The Question or Refer

• Provide for Community Input

7. Make Friends with “Robert”

• Principles (3) One subject at a time Will of majority rules Protect rights of minority

• Small Boards

• The “Magic” WordsIf there is no objection….

8. Mentor

• Committee Chairs

• Future Board Chairs

• Community Members/Future Board Members

9. Evaluate

• Verbal & Written Evaluation of the Meeting Process

• Learning Opportunities

10. Define Success

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