The board of an arts organization is a key component of both mission achievement and
sustainability. Expectations for the board vary, but there is a widening gap between the historical
role of boards and the demands they face today. This first day will look at how the role of a board
evolves, how it plays an important part in delivering on a successful strategy, and how each
participant's board faces particular challenges. The day will draw on the pre-seminar
survey information.
Session 1: The Role of the Board
Session 2: Case Study: Board Creation and Scope
Session 3: The Future of Your Board
Session 4: The Strategic Role of the Board
Day Two
Theoretical board practice is interesting, but has limited value for the board and staff leadership
in the face of real challenges. This day of the seminar will look at specific applications of the
theoretical ways in which boards achieve high performance, and focus on identifying the changes that need
to be made, and how to manage those changes and assess ongoing progress with a board.
Session 5: You Are Here: Assessing Board Performance
