It is admirable that Directors are willing to step up to serve themselves and fellow members in unpaid and voluntary roles. However, a lack of experience with Robert’s Rules of Order and proper preparation from the outgoing President often leave the Association with sub-optimal leadership in the President and Board.
Proper leadership and corporate governance are being replaced by leaders that do what has always been done with little knowledge of why and little ability to adjust the rules of governance to each unique situation.
Robert’s Rules of Order and an Association’s particular bylaws provide a solid framework for making decisions and keep the Board focused on the specific mission of the organization.
As Association manager, we offer private one-on-one training for the new President to teach the art of leadership in a democratic corporate environment.
Additionally, when there are time constraints on the President’s and Board’s ability to read Robert’s Rules of Order and the Association’s bylaws, we step in as Parliamentarian and provide the foundation of proper decision-making protocol so directors can focus on the strategy and vision of the association.