Leadership Development & Election Process

Organization Awareness and Knowledge

• Aware of strategic goals, structure and culture inside the organization to identify potential organizational problems and opportunities
• Understands and uses organizational policies and culture to meet goals and solve problems of multiple constituencies
• Understands the impact of trends with the association and the community as a whole

Integrity/Responsibility/Accountability

• Requires fairness and honesty in all dealings and puts the interests of the organization ahead of personal interests
• Applies discretion and discernment by keeping private confidential discussions
• Preparedness, demonstrating readiness for meetings and conversations; demonstrates follow through on assigned responsibilities and duties
• Passionate support and commitment to the organizations’ mission and values

Team Orientation

• Works effectively with team or work groups to accomplish organizational goals
• Takes actions that respect the needs and contributions of others
• Contributing to and accepting the consensus; supports group decisions
• Seeks and values diversity of thought from others; especially those different from oneself

Decision Making/Problem Solving

• Commits to an action after considering pros/cons/alternative courses of action that are based on information and takes into consideration resources, constraints, and organization value.
• Employs knowledge-based decision making as well as organizational aspiration as a guide for decision making
• Aligns the interests of multiple diverse stakeholders in analyzing problems

Strategic Visioning and Direction Setting

• Can imagine a desired future state and is able to convey the vision to others
• Considers the social, environmental, governmental, and other social systems and is aware of how they shape future direction
• Uses influencing skills to collaborate across boundaries and build a vision with others
• Focuses on big picture (or long-term strategy) rather than short-term administrative issues

Communication

• Communicates with others openly, respectfully, and with care
• Demonstrated ability and desire to listen to all points of view with an open mind
• Capacity to deliver concise and clear messages

 

Leadership

• Negotiation – effectively exploring alternatives and positions to reach consensus; explores others’ needs, concerns and positions; able to make tough and unpopular decisions
• Using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to inspire and guide individuals toward goal achievement
• Considers resources (e.g., financial, capacity, etc) when making decisions (opportunity cost)
• Develops a culture of collaboration, cooperation, and cohesiveness across stakeholders

Strategic Visioning and Direction Setting

• Uses influencing skills to collaborate across boundaries and build a vision with others
• Focuses on big picture (or long-term strategy) rather than short term administrative issues
• Can imagine a desired future state and is able to convey the vision to others
• Considers the social, environmental, governmental, and other social systems and is aware of how they shape future direction

Decision Making/Problem Solving

• Commits to an action after considering various courses of action that are based on complete and relevant information
• Employs knowledge-based decision making as well as organizational aspiration as a guide for decision making
• Aligns the interests of multiple diverse stakeholders in analyzing problems

Organization Awareness and Knowledge (ASPHO)

• Aware of strategic goals, structure and culture inside the organization in order to effectively facilitate adaptive change and problem-solving
• Understands and uses organizational policies and culture to meet goals and solve problems
• Understands the impact of trends with the association and the community as a whole

Integrity/Responsibility/Accountability

• Requires fairness and honesty in all dealings and puts the interests of the organization ahead of personal interests
• Preparedness, demonstrating readiness for meetings and conversations; demonstrates follow through on assigned responsibilities and duties
• Applies discretion and discernment by keeping private confidential discussions

Commitment

• Guides and engages the organization in achieving the desired objectives defined by the strategic plan
• Passionate support and commitment to the organizations mission and values
• Accepts the specific duties of the officer positions, including time and travel

 

Through active engagement and participation at board and association events, board trustees work collaboratively among themselves and the association staff, volunteers and members to fulfill the mission, forward the strategic plan, set policy and secure the organization’s fiscal health. Review the complete job description.

The Vice President assists the President and Executive Director in a variety of roles, including agenda development, issue monitoring, performing the President’s duties in their absence, assisting with committee chair appointments, and conducting new member orientation. The Vice President also serves as a member of the Executive and Finance Committees.