Governance, Leadership & Management Bulletin

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Wednesday September 5, 2012

Governance, Leadership & Management Bulletin

There has been a lot of resource submissions over the summer so the following are some of the most recent additions to the AASCF Resource Library

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Meg Wheatley

AASCF & ECVO Present
Already Here: Now What Do We Do? with Meg Wheatley
October 3, 2012 9:30 – 4:00 Lister Centre, University of Alberta Cost $75 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Registration available on the the AASCF and ECVO websites September 8, 2012.
Be introduced to the Emerging Leadership Development Framework and Assessment Tool. Meg will describe very simple processes and means for restoring learning to our organizations. In a combination of teaching and small group work, participants will have the opportunity to think together; reflect on what they've learned from their personal experiences as leaders; and determine specific actions in their organization to reinstitute learning, starting immediately. For more information about Meg Wheatley go to http://www.margaretwheatley.com/

Dr. Bob Lonne

Dr. Bob Lonne will be returning to Alberta this fall!
OBSD is really a significant shift in how Child Welfare is practiced in Alberta. A second site in Region 6 has recently begun and there will be more out soon in other regions. As part of our work with the Ministry we are pleased to announce that Dr. Bob Lonne co- author of Reforming Child Protection from Australia will be returning to Alberta this fall. Stay tuned to updates on his visit.

AASCF Conference

AASCF Annual Conference
Edmonton January 24-25, 2013
Request For Speaker Form
Registration (words) & Registration (pdf)
AASCF Trade Show  2013
View Details and Registration (words)  or Registration (pdf)

Boards Meeting Boards January 23, 2012 - Registration Coming Soon!
Mark your calendar and let your Board members know we will once again be holding our networking event for Board members. It will be on January 23, 2013 at the Fantasyland Hotel. We will be having a learning session, and a networking event along with dinner on that evening. We are also planning a few sessions at the conference for board members. So we hope to see everyone out. Registration Available Soon.

Leadership Bursary

AASCF Leadership Bursary Apply Now!
AASCF Leadership Bursary for Accredited Programs
Deadline September 30, 2012

Governance

BoardSource
How many nonprofits compensate their board members?

Drache Aptowitzer LLP
Who Signs the Organization's Cheques? By Arthur Drache 2012

Hardy Smith E-Update
Is That Board Member Difficult or Different? July 2012

Wrestling with Board Dilemmas
The 45 case studies in this book offer glimpses of real-life situations that nonprofit boards face. Each case study is followed by a worksheet to encourage readers to come up with their own solutions. After filling in their answers, they can turn to the back of the book to compare their answers with responses written by other nonprofit leaders. Great for groups or individuals!
Print: Board Source Members: $32 / Non-members: $48

Canada.FindLegalForms.com
Download Lawyer-Prepared Board Of Directors Forms

Change & Collaboration

Mind Tools
The Change Curve - Accelerating Change, and Increasing Its Likelihood of Success
Use this tool to understand people's natural reactions to change, so that you can adapt to it more quickly

Change Management Learning Center
Online instructional guide for institutionalizing change management and building organizational capabilities and competencies available for purchase for $479 (Price includes one Change Management Maturity Model Audit)

Keystone
Developing a Theory of Change
This is a highly practical step-by-step guide on how to develop your own theory of change for your projects and programmes as a framework for inclusive dialogue, learning and accountability for social impact. It also provides guidelines for the time and resources required for a two-day workshop.

Harvard Business Review
Video Collaboration by Difference
Cathy Davidson, Duke University professor and HASTAC cofounder, shares new ways to collaborate, share, and learn, which make teams more productive.

Great Leadership
Behaviors of Collaborative Leaders By Ron Ricci and Carl Wiese June 21, 2012

Evaluations & Outcomes

The Bridgespan Group
Measuring Advocacy - Yes We Can! By Matthew Forti August 8, 2012

Community Solutions Planning & Evaluation (Online)
Webinars – Evaluation & Assessment Topics
Adventures in Evaluation Podcast
Tune in every two weeks or so to hear James Coyle and Kylie Hutchinson chat about topics, trends, and tips in the field of program evaluation.

inProgress
Monitoring & Evaluation
Integrated Monitoring: a Practical Manual for Organisations That Want to Achieve Results Writing Terms of Reference for an Evaluation: A How-to Guide

Pivotal Research Inc. (Edmonton)
Sample size calculator to determine how many survey respondents are required to represent a population at a specified level of confidence

Association Resource Centre
Do You Need A Survey to Tell You What Your Members Think? August 8, 2012

Leadership

About.com
Will a Master's Degree Help Your Nonprofit Career? By Joanne Fritz, July 9, 2012

INSEAD: The Business School for the World
Video - Leadership begins at home with Professor of Leadership Development and Organisational Change Manfred Kets de Vries (approx. 15 minutes)

Mind Tools
Team-Building Exercises Planning Activities That Actually Work

Leadership Learning Community
On Demand Webinar: Innovations and Effectiveness of Participatory Leadership Evaluation Methodologies

Next Level Nonprofits
11 Part Audio Series: Critical Mistakes first time EDs make when working with their boards (and how to avoid them).
Self-assessment: How are you doing as an ED?

Dalhousie University Continuing Education Succession Policy Samples
Executive Director Evaluation Policy

The Bridgespan Group
Three Steps to Understanding Your Nonprofit's Future Leadership Needs 2012

Great Leadership
Succession Planning Basics: the Template August 6, 2012

Dalhousie University Continuing Education Succession Policy Samples
Emergency Executive Director Succession

Hiring & Supervision

Compensation Force
Remedying Pay Angst: Clarity, Process and Structure by Ann Bares June 2012

CFO
Does B.Y.O.D mean “Bring Your Own Danger”? July 2, 2012
Many businesses are adopting the “Bring Your Own Device” (B.Y.O.D) scheme which allows their employee to use their personal cell phones for working purposes.

Pick The Brain
Why the 9 to 5 Office Worker Will Become a Thing of the Past August 2012

Human Resources and Skill Development Canada
National Occupational Classification 2011

Research Journal

AASCF Research Journal - Now Accepting Submissions!
We are in need of articles. Please visit the AASCF Research Journal Section to view submission information and past Journal issues. We encourage anyone who is working on new and innovative programs to submit an article. If you have any questions please contact Rhonda Barraclough rbarraclough@aascf.com and she will be happy to discuss your ideas with you.