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Board Engagement Across Generations Paula J. MacLean Books order: learningforleaders.ca Get 3 FREE online training videos for your non-profit board:
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Traditionalists Baby Boomers Generation X Generation Y Millennials
Generation Z Next Gen Before 1946 1946 – 1965 1981 – 2000 2001 – present 74 + years 54 to 73 years 39 to 53 years 19 to 38 years 0 to 18 years © Learning for Leaders 2019
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There is no value in stereotyping any generation.
Key Points: There is no value in stereotyping any generation. There is a difference in behaviors and priorities across all generations. Behaviors differ as much WITHIN a generation as they do across generations. Research shows that VALUES don’t differ as much across generations as we think they do. © Learning for Leaders 2019
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What generations will lead our sector for the next 30 to 50 years?
A question … What generations will lead our sector for the next 30 to 50 years? “Each generation imagines itself to be more intelligent than the one that went before it and more wise than the one that comes after it.” George Orwell © Learning for Leaders 2019
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Who will help them learn to lead?
And another question … Who will help them learn to lead? © Learning for Leaders 2019
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What should our non- profit boards look like generationally
Final question (for now!) … What should our non- profit boards look like generationally for the next 10+ years? © Learning for Leaders 2019
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Key Point … Regardless of age – We each have a role to play in ensuring the future success of our organizations and sector. For the record, I am an optimist about our sector’s future and about the next generations who will lead us. © Learning for Leaders 2019
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“There are phenomenally capable emerging leaders and
young people who are ready to step into leadership. But very few of them are straight, white males or straight, white females of middle class backgrounds, born in Canada with English as a first language … I think we have to start changing the face of who is leading.” Patricia Bradshaw, York University, Toronto © Learning for Leaders 2019
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“Lean into the discomfort.” Dr. Brene Brown
A Case for Diverse & Balanced Boards Board composition should mirror the communities each organization serves. Diversity based on age is just one of many forms of diversity. What are examples of diversity from your communities? “Lean into the discomfort.” Dr. Brene Brown © Learning for Leaders 2019
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Reading the stuff you are sent!
Let’s shift to talk about ENGAGEMENT. What does engagement look like? #1 Showing up – on time Being prepared Reading the stuff you are sent! © Learning for Leaders 2019
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#2 Finding your voice Saying what you think
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#3 Using your expertise & experience Offering ideas & solutions
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#4 Asking good questions that go beyond the obvious
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#5 Offering to help Being of service
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#6 Using your network & connections Moving the needle
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#7 Stepping up to lead Not waiting to be asked
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#1 The ED/CEO has it ALL Under Control!
Things that decrease board engagement? #1 The ED/CEO has it ALL Under Control! © Learning for Leaders 2019
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#2 One or two board members who have it ALL Under Control!
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#3 No one asks members to contribute or help out
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“Passive” is the board’s culture
#4 Tolerating silence or lack of participation “Passive” is the board’s culture © Learning for Leaders 2019
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#5 Recruiting people who don’t have enough time to give
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#6 We don’t understand what board members are supposed to do
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#7 Meetings are our only contact All business – no FUN!
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Clarify engagement expectations, roles and time expectations
What can we (board and employees) do that will create better engagement? #1 During recruitment … Clarify engagement expectations, roles and time expectations © Learning for Leaders 2019
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#2 Set annual goals specifically for the board
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#3 Use task groups or ad hoc committees to get things done
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#4 Know your members skills and experience Match these with the work to be done
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#5 Ask for help “We have a project that would fit your skills …”
“I’m wondering if you can come to a meeting …” “Would you be willing to sit on ABC committee …” “I would like your advice/opinions/ideas about …” © Learning for Leaders 2019
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“Run the table” to get input at meetings
What can we (board and employees) do that will create better engagement? #6 “Run the table” to get input at meetings © Learning for Leaders 2019
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What can we (board and employees) do that will create better engagement?
#7 Follow-up by the chairperson with everyone who is not attending or contributing © Learning for Leaders 2019
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Generation Y – Millennials
Traditionalists Connectors Doers Heart connection to causes Forever volunteers Diligent – reliable Conservative Think before deciding or acting Realists living in the moment Baby Boomers Huge work ethic Action oriented - drive things forward Organizers Results driven Innovators – early adaptors - adopters Value efficiency – time focused Reflect and evaluate Future planners The Board of Directors Generation X Value work-life balance Causes that align with personal values Family and friends first Relationship driven Connectors Donors Slower adaptors – adopters Thinkers before deciding or doing Generation Y – Millennials Peer and family relationships first Early adaptors – adopters Communicators Not time focused Value action over planning Contribute time rather than money Spontaneous Self-directed © Learning for Leaders 2019
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How could you engage: Traditionalists. Baby Boomers. Generation X
How could you engage: Traditionalists? Baby Boomers? Generation X? Generation Y? © Learning for Leaders 2019
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it’s that place in between that we fear …
“It’s not so much that we’re afraid of change or so in love with the old way, it’s that place in between that we fear … It’s like being between trapezes. It’s Linus when his blanket is in the dryer. There’s nothing to hold on to.” Marilyn Ferguson The Aquarian Conspiracy © Learning for Leaders 2019
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This course was designed for the use of board members, supervisors and managers in the non-profit sector. The author is not responsible for how learners apply the strategies contained in the video course, nor for any mistakes or consequences that may result from the use or misuse of the information provided. Proper and responsible use of the tools and strategies is solely the duty of the learner. This course material is protected under Copyright and may not be copied, shared or otherwise distributed without the written consent of Paula J. MacLean prior to use. Contact: “Learning for Leaders” is a Division of MMCS Ltd. © Learning for Leaders 2019
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