Cooperatives and the next generation of Leaders Situation: “The Next Generation of Leaders:” Have not learned Cooperatives from Founders Knee Have not experienced original challenges Have the same Spirit for Cooperatives If ‘They are Educated’ Have Need for Leadership & Development Will have New and Unique Challenges

Cooperatives and the next generation of Leaders Situation: “The Next Generation of Leaders:” Have not learned Cooperatives from Founders Knee What are Founders Lessons? Why was Co-op Founded? Do Needs Still Exist? What have been Co-op Guiding Principles?

Cooperatives and the next generation of Leaders Situation: “The Next Generation of Leaders:” Have the same Spirit for Cooperatives If ‘They are Educated’ Do members know why their Ownership is Important? Do members Feel In Control? Are the Governance Principles Adequate? Passion for Co-op Principles & Values Member Benefits Must Go Beyond $$ & Service

Cooperatives and the next generation of Leaders Situation: “The Next Generation of Leaders:” Have Need for Leadership & Development Co-op Needs New Leaders Co-op Leadership is ‘Servant Leadership,’ all effort for good of whole Co-op Leadership ‘Cares about the Process’ Co-op Leadership ‘Is Principle and Values Based’ Other Co-op Leadership Keys: _____________________

Cooperatives and the next generation of Leaders Situation: “The Next Generation of Leaders:” Will Face New and Unique Challenges CEO Compensation: How will Incentives be derived Economic Solutions don’t always look Cooperative New Cooperative ‘Community of Service’ will be different Let’s hear from others