2) Develop a comprehensive training curriculum for WORT Board of Directors
There has been a history of unfulfilled objectives and prolonged projects which could be completed more efficiently if the board of directors is effectively trained in its leadership responsibilities. The Board of Directors should understand that it acts as a management group and must be willing to assert its authority when appropriate and when specific goals must be reached. If the Board was better oriented and had a clearer understanding of its role and responsibilities the LRPC believes the station would be more effective in meeting its mission in the community.
In order to move all of this forward, certain basic things need to be done. More funds should be allocated for personnel development for Staff (and Board). Community resources should be sought for outside training (especially of Board). Also better peer evaluation tools need to be developed.
Comment from a participant at Wednesday’s Public Session:
“There really needs to be more training for staff, not just board and volunteer training! All who contribute energy to the station need to have this training.”
Comment from another participant at Wednesday’s Public Session:
“Governance is key (ACCOUNTABILITY) – people who are empowered to get things done plus are responsible for the results.”
Comment from third participant at Wednesday’s Public Session:
” Check with WI Federation of Cooperatives. They have an excellent director leadership training program.”
Comment from paper submission to WORT2020 mailbox:
“Staff reviews really need to be done.”
Yes, badly needed on an ongoing basis
From Glenn Mitroff, Staff Collective member:
This is a great idea. I also think that we need a year round Nominating Committee for Board elections and committees.