Board Orientation
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Course Overview
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the characteristics of a high performance board
- Fully grasp your role as a member of a volunteer board of directors
- Gain a working knowledge of your legal responsibilities
- Explain the fundamental principles of good governance
- Be able to recognize signs of dysfunction and deal with them
- Be an effective team player and contribute to your board's success
Certificate Included

xPresso Ed and Vista Cova!
Reflective Discussions
Leadership
What is our leadership strength and potential?
Culture and Values
How do we create and reinforce our desired culture and values?
Listening
How do we have critical conversations?
Inclusivity
How do we create a welcoming and inclusive environment?
Meet the Instructor
Shelly Alcorn
Shelly is the Principal Futurist at Michelle Alcorn and Associates and specializes in non-profit trade associations and professional societies. Shelly stands at the intersection of technology, the education-to-employment system, and the association of the future. She conducts strategic, leadership and staff retreats, and speaks on critical issues faced by the association community and society.
Patrick Jones - Course author