Mark your calendar! Inspire your passion for leadership – plan to attend these powerful conversations.
Create a Winning Board Culture Without Losing to Politics
60-Minute Education Session
Saturday, April 2, 3:00pm-4:00pm PT
Room 28B
With neighbors shouting down neighbors in board discussions and elections turning into political battlefields, boardroom culture is coming front and center. What are the essential elements for developing a culture of good governance? What role does communication play in establishing and meeting community expectations? How do ethical considerations come into play in board interactions? Developing a tone of respectful communication both inside and outside the boardroom is increasingly difficult, yet increasingly essential. The board must define and convey standards for their own interactions and meet these expectations in order to model and create a culture of good governance in the community. We’ll explore practical tactics to help board members navigate current challenges and create positive change in their board rooms and beyond.
10 Minute Tip: Considerations for Livestreaming Your School Board Meetings
Presented by BoxCast, a Diligent Partner
Saturday, April 2, 3:30pm-3:40pm PT
Exhibition Hall: Diligent Community/BoardDocs booth #111
Technology has been critical to helping organizations adapt to shifting circumstances and has accelerated opportunities to provide a more inclusive experience for constituents. Experts in governance and livestream video solutions will discuss the importance of incorporating video to improve transparency, and considerations livestreaming meetings to increase engagement with community members.
10 Minute Tip: Good Governance – Leadership for Modern Communities
Presented by Diana Baker Freeman, Senior Manager of Modern Governance Initiatives & Advocacy
Sunday, April 3, 12:30pm-12:40pm PT
Exhibition Hall: Diligent Community/BoardDocs booth #111
What are the essential elements for developing a culture of good governance? What role do communication and ethics play in establishing and meeting community expectations? Explore these ideas and practical tactics to help board members encourage positive community engagement.
10 Minute Tip: Considerations for Livestreaming Your School Board Meetings
Presented by BoxCast, a Diligent Partner
Sunday, April 3, 1:30pm-1:40pm PT
Exhibition Hall: Diligent Community/BoardDocs booth #111
Technology has been critical to helping organizations adapt to shifting circumstances and has accelerated opportunities to provide a more inclusive experience for constituents. Experts in governance and livestream video solutions will discuss the importance of incorporating video to improve transparency, and considerations livestreaming meetings to increase engagement with community members.
Leading with Purpose: Re-Connecting with Your Why
30-Minute Study Break Session
Sunday, April 3, 2:00pm - 2:30pm PT
Hall 1
Purposeful leadership can be challenging even in the best of times. The pandemic as well as political and cultural conflicts have created new demands on systems and processes, putting governance under a microscope. Relief has been intermittent, and burnout is real. Yet communities seek guidance. When faced with unsettling or novel circumstances, people look toward those who lead with purpose, clearly aligning their values with words and actions. You may have already done some work in articulating your organization’s vision, you may need practical steps to realign your work and your personal purpose, or you may be new to these efforts. Wherever you are in the journey, your purpose, vision, and actions are needed. When you lead with purpose, it’s easier not only to achieve the goals you set for yourself and your community, but to bring others into your circle, to exponentially increase the power of your efforts and achieve more satisfying and impactful results. In this session, participants will receive a copy of the Leading with Purpose workbook. We’ll explore a few key activities you can do to understand and reconnect with your “why”, identify your challenges, and create a roadmap to guide yourself and others in the service of shaping public education and community transformation.
10 Minute Tip: Policy Best Practices to Support Equity & Inclusion
Presented by Angela De Los Santos, Senior Director, Policy Services
Sunday, April 3, 2:30pm-2:40pm PT
Exhibition Hall: Diligent Community/BoardDocs booth #111
Policies are the cornerstone of your district - both informing and communicating your commitment to equity and inclusion. Learn best practices you can implement to ensure your policies empower students, staff, and communities.
10 Minute Tip: Lead with Purpose – Reconnect with your Why
Presented by Diana Baker Freeman, Senior Manager of Modern Governance Initiatives & Advocacy
Sunday, April 3, 3:30pm-3:40pm PT
Exhibition Hall: Diligent Community/BoardDocs booth #111
Purposeful leadership exponentially increases the power of your efforts to create more impactful results. Join us as we explore activities to understand and reconnect with your “why”, identify your challenges, and create a roadmap toward positive community transformation.