Participants will learn about the role and responsibility of the board chair in strengthening and improving the leadership work of the board as a whole. This session will provide participants with the information they need to understand their role as board chair, run effective meetings and manage conflict and group process.

This is a workshop we have offered twice per year for several years, always with rave reviews.

Trainer: Amanda Madorno

Amanda Madorno, owner of Roam Consulting LLC, specializes in developing leadership competencies in individuals and teams.  With more than 20 years experience, Amanda serves as an executive coach, leadership consultant and planning facilitator.  She guest lectures at Leadership Institutes around the country and also serves as faculty for Professional and Continuing Education at the University of Washington.  Amanda is an Approved Instructor in Equine Experiential Learning.  Her specialized programs put leaders, work teams and horses together to make breakthroughs in their leadership skills and competencies.  She currently serves on the Advisory Board for Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Program.  In a former life, Amanda sang professionally.

This is part of our board partnership series, a forum for executive directors and board chairs or key board members to network with colleagues, learn about specific governance topics and discuss issues facing their organizations. We encourage two or more from your board to attend together.

Cost: $40 per person
We encourage two or more from your board to attend together.

For questions, call 206.461.3727 or email us at workshops@uwkc.org.

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