objective: understand from board members the strengths and the weaknesses of the twc board

November 26, 2004 Governance Committee 1

Objective:

Understand from Board Members the strengths and the weaknesses of the TWC Board.


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Top 5 Scoring Questions( 10= high, 1= low)

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Q1. I understand the mission of The Wellness Community. 9.56

Q2. The Wellness Community strategic objectives are appropriate.

9.52

Q10. The board works effectively with the Executive Director.

9.44

Q19. Open and honest communication is encouraged at board meetings.

9.22

Q20. Board members can “speak up” in board and committee meetings.

9.15


Board Survey Conclusions - Preliminary

What we do well and should leverage in the future:

• Board members understand and agree with the mission of TWC and our local strategic plan.

• Members feel comfortable expressing their opinions and that their thoughts are valued.

We need to work to strengthen the following:

• Need to increase visibility of TWC. (Marketing and Program Committee) People affected by cancer.

Organizations that provide service to those affected. • Board members want to know more about TWC programs and services.

(Program Committee) • Board members want to know more about their role as board members

and how they can most effectively contribute. (Governance Committee)


Bottom 5 Scoring Questions ( 10= high, 1= low)

Question Score

Q13. The Wellness Community is “visible” in the community.

6.15

Q3. I am knowledgeable about The Wellness Community programs and services.

7.41

Q4. The board stays in tune with local developments that could affect The Wellness Community.

7.52

Q16. Board roles and responsibilities are clearly articulated. 7.89

Q5. The board is effective in raising short term operating funds.

7.96


Q1: I Understand the Mission of The Wellness Community.

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Q2: TWC strategic objectives are appropriate.

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Q3: I am Knowledgeable about TWC Programs

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Q4: The Board Stays in Tune with Local Developments

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Q5: The Board is Effective in Raising Short Term

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Q6: The Board is Effective in Implementing Financial Initiatives to

Insure the Long Term Financial Security of TWC.

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Q7: Appropriate Board Time and Attention is Spent Understanding

the Current Financial Situation of TWC.

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Q8: Management Reports Give You a Clear Idea of the

Progress Toward Achieving the Organization’s Goals.

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Q9: The Board Takes Corrective Action, if Necessary, to Address

Areas of Concern Identified in Board Discussions.

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Q10: The Board Works Effectively

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Q11: Board Members are Encouraged to Recommend Individual for

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Q12: Board and Committee Time is Focused on Topics that are Important to Achieving the Mission

and Strategic Objectives of TWC.

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Q13: TWC is “Visible” in the Community.

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Q14: I take the Opportunity to Make TWC Known to Others.

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Q15: Serving on the Board is a Satisfying and Rewarding

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Q16: Board Roles and Responsibilities are Clearly Articulated.

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Q17: TWC is Moving Forward on Key Priorities.

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Q18: TWC Meets the Needs and Interest of its Participants.

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Q19: Open and Honest Communication is Encouraged

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Q20: Board Members can “Speak Up” in Board

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Quotes

• 5. The board is effective in raising short term operating funds.

– Not full board,; executive more effective

• 6. The board is effective in implementing financial initiatives to insure the long term financial security of TWC.

– Finance Committee is but not necessarily board as a group.

• 8. Management reports give you a clear idea of the progress toward achieving the organization’s goals

– Which ones? Some, not all


Quotes

• 13. TWC is “visible” in the community.– Certain segments more visible than others– Within our (board’s) own socio-economic circles, but not necessarily

the greater community.

• 17. TWC is moving forward on key priorities.– Not sure if I know the key priorities

• 19. Open and honest communication is encouraged at

board meetings.– Run a bit too tightly at times for good dialogue

objective: understand from board members the strengths and the weaknesses of the twc board

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