An analogy that comes to mind is a city's public transportation system. When things go well, they go very well and all is right with the world. When things do not go well, then it is inconvenient, can become messy, disrupt the rest of the day, and leave a bad taste in the mouth. When the board runs well, the congregation may hardly be aware of all the work and diplomacy that goes into the running. And/or in a well run group, one may often see the board members participating, as in welcoming words at services, ushering, collecting and counting the offering. Hopefully with caring and competent leadership that can guide skillfully without letting ego get in the way.
Thank you for this perspective and approach, Kimberly.
I am co-chair for UUSCM and this applies to our UU professional organizations too! As we enter a new year, and after having a very informative board retreat in November, I will gladly share this with the board that we may use some of these touchstones for our processes and approaches.
Right on. I'm sharing this with my current board and probably with the board of whatever congregation I serve next.
An analogy that comes to mind is a city's public transportation system. When things go well, they go very well and all is right with the world. When things do not go well, then it is inconvenient, can become messy, disrupt the rest of the day, and leave a bad taste in the mouth. When the board runs well, the congregation may hardly be aware of all the work and diplomacy that goes into the running. And/or in a well run group, one may often see the board members participating, as in welcoming words at services, ushering, collecting and counting the offering. Hopefully with caring and competent leadership that can guide skillfully without letting ego get in the way.
Thank you for this perspective and approach, Kimberly.
I am co-chair for UUSCM and this applies to our UU professional organizations too! As we enter a new year, and after having a very informative board retreat in November, I will gladly share this with the board that we may use some of these touchstones for our processes and approaches.
Blessed be