Board Leadership 921.1 – Risk Oversight: The Board’s Role in Risk Management Electric co-op boards are operating in what may be one of the most challenging business environments any generation of directors has ever known. The array of risks ranges from financial, regulatory, cyber and economic to technology and changing member demographics. This course is […]
Board Leadership 921.1 – Co-op Bylaws: Guiding Principles & Current Issues The continuing evolution of the structure of the electric industry in the U.S. has brought about increased scrutiny by consumers and regulators. As a result, many electric cooperatives are being challenged to make sure their bylaws adequately address new situations including changing membership, "large […]
Board Leadership 956.1 – Crucial Conversations in the Boardroom This highly interactive one-day course teaches electric cooperative directors skills for creating alignment and agreement in the boardroom by fostering open dialogue around high-stakes, emotional or risky topics—on the issues that face electric cooperatives today. Using real world co-op examples, directors will practice speaking for clarity […]
Board Leadership 914 - Cooperative Communications and Public Opinion: The Directors Perspective Given the challenges of the evolving energy landscape, effective communications from the cooperative is an area of increasing importance. Whether it is communicating future rate increases or advertising our cooperative’s participation in renewable energy programs, strong communications programs can strengthen your identity with […]
Board Leadership 971 – Governance Challenges of the Evolving Distribution Cooperative The distribution cooperative marketplace is changing faster today than at any time since our foundational period. Distribution cooperatives' relationship with their members are transforming due to changing member preferences, new business models, new technologies and third-party applications. This course focuses on how these changes […]
Board Leadership 919 – Cooperative Structure: A Strategic Advantage The cooperative business model provides unique advantages to electric co-ops in today's challenging and shifting energy environment. Electric cooperatives that live their purpose and operate in accordance with the cooperative business model empower their members to improve their quality of life. This course is designed to […]
Board Leadership – Ethics and Governance: Implementing the New Accountability In this era of corporate accountability, boards and management are expected—and in some cases required—to implement standards, programs, and procedures addressing such issues as ethical behavior, document retention, whistle-blower protection, fraud risk assessment, and financial transparency. This course explains the background of these issues and […]
Board Leadership – Applying Emotional Intelligence in the Boardroom Emotional intelligence is a skill. And like any other skill, individuals can get better at it with training and practice. This course focuses on the four core competencies of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness/empathy, and relationship management. Directors will learn how to develop and implement […]
BL 943 – Conversation Skills Outside the Boardroom Many co-ops are getting member requests for information as the energy industry evolves toward a consumer-centric model. Co-ops are well positioned as their members' trusted energy advisor to provide education and information on the changing energy landscape. While directors are not the co-op's official spokespersons they are […]
BL 974.1 – Rate Making Strategies and Policy Decisions for Electric Cooperative Boards It is often said that the rate making process is part art and part science. The process includes many mathematical calculations, but wisdom and judgment are also critical aspects of the process. Today, the rate making process requires Boards of Directors, CEOs, […]
