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The Dynamics of Success © Gary A. Hamilton 2005
presented to thepresented to the
Golf Association Golf Association of Philadelphiaof Philadelphia
President’s CouncilPresident’s Council
byby
Gary A. Hamilton, J.D.Gary A. Hamilton, J.D.Professor, Professor, The Collins SchoolThe Collins SchoolCalifornia StateCalifornia StatePolytechnic University,Polytechnic University,PomonaPomona
Managing Board and Committee Relations:The Dynamics of Success
The Dynamics of Success © Gary A. Hamilton 2005
Managing Your Club to SuccessManaging Your Club to Success
TransparencyTransparency is the concept of
openness in every area of business … transparency can be
leveraged to give organizations a
competitive competitive edge.- The Naked Corporation:
How the Age of TransparencyWill Revolutionize Business
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Transparency is a Code of ConductCode of Conduct, and reinforces a way
of doing business
at your club.
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Recent corporate failureshave acceleratedaccelerated the
need for credibilitycredibility
with members, Boards, Presidents, employees, and other stakeholders.
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This paradigm shift will require an essential
change in club cultureclub culture regarding the degree and degree and scope of participationscope of participation by all management, staff,
and members.
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The CMAA FLA Survey
Should a Board’s actions be transparenttransparent
to the membership?
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Managing Your Club to SuccessManaging Your Club to SuccessThe CMAA FLA Transparency Survey
0%
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20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
Str. Agree Agree Opinion Disagree Str. Disagree
Board Officer/Director General Manager/COO
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Managing Your Club to SuccessManaging Your Club to SuccessWhat’s in it for me and my club?What’s in it for me and my club?
1.Increased problem identification
2.Better decision making3.Increased credibility4.Increased confidence in
operations -
Barbara Pagano
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"In looking at people… you look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence, integrity, intelligence,
and energy.and energy. And if they don't have the first,first,
the other two will kill the other two will kill youyou."."
- Warren Buffet, CEO, Berkshire Hathaway
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What can you do What can you do to increase to increase
your “your “pool of pool of volunteersvolunteers?”?”
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Make it EASY
for volunteer members to do the job!
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Managing Your Club to Managing Your Club to SuccessSuccess
Who decides who runs?
Is it the “luck of the draw”
or Can you “influence” the
result?
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Managing Your Club to Managing Your Club to SuccessSuccess
Adaptability and Forseeabiltyare the keys…
because the Board and Committees change
every year!
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Board Duties and Responsibilities
• The Duty of Care / Due Diligence
• The Duty of Good Faith / Loyalty
• The Duty of Compliance
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Board Duties and Responsibilities
• Fiduciary duties identified
• Code of Ethics
• Consent Forms
• Confidentiality Agreement (for proprietary financials)
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Required Club Resources
• History of Board Actions
[Based on a 5 year timeframe] - Club impactClub impact- Date adopted- Date adopted- Policy- Policy- History- History
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Required Club Resources• Current By Laws
- Review cycle• New Legal Developments• Exposure Assessment/Counsel
• Legislative Updates • Social Trends• Industry Trends
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The Volunteer / Manager Relationship
The Nature of the Beast…“Sorry… but I don’t have the time…”
“ I’ll do it for the ‘Good’ of the Club! ”
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The Volunteer / Manager Relationship
“Hey! You’re the one being
paid…so …
you do it!”
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The Volunteer / Manager Relationship
The “Art of Persuasion”…or
“How do I get them to do what they should do, but
don’t want to do, because I said so!”
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Practical Decision Making
Know your boss…Know the history…Know the dirt…but…
Knowing tootoo much…!”
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Practical Decision Making
• Good information• Good timing• Good alternatives• Good luck!
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Practical Decision Making
What members really want is…
““Invisible Leadership”Invisible Leadership”
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Practical Decision Making
Structure of Office Appointment - How long is a term? - How are the elections
staggered? - How is continuity
(institutional memory) provided?
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Practical Decision Making
Structure of Office Appointment - How is the member chosen for this position? - Is this position advisory or does it set policy? - What are the parameters of this position? (Think job descriptions!)
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Practical Decision Making
If a position description is to be an effective
recruitment and selection tool, it should also contain
any prerequisites for a position.
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Cautions, Caveats and Conundrums
A trend that has developed is that many members are no longer willing to put in long-term consecutive service to
their club.
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Cautions, Caveats and Conundrums
Past Presidents“Regulars in the Men’s Grill”Political power brokers
Internal External
Stakeholders beyond the clubPower, status, and political savvy
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Practical Decision Making
What members need …
1. An Orientation2. Structure - A Strategic
Plan3. Financials, trends, and
summaries4. Club Policies5. History of Board
Actions6. Outside Expertise
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Practical Decision Making
• Management attitude surveys
• Membership / Board satisfaction surveys
• Employee satisfaction surveys
• Continuous development opportunities for all employees
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Practical Decision Making
Conduct Effective Meetings!
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Meeting Preparation
What members expect:
Issue expertise? Support? Opposition? Sabotage?
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Meeting Procedures
- Set norms/expectations first - Don’t over schedule- Provide background materials (summaries and forecasts)
- Separate action vs. discussion items
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Leadership in GovernanceRole of the
Board/Committee Chair
Meeting PreparationForwarding agendas / materialsProviding advance notice Providing documentation
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Leadership in Governance
Role of the Committee Chairperson
Identification of Goals:Providing an overview of tasks
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Leadership in Governance
Meeting Strategies:
Give everyone a job
Track assignmentsStart on timeEnd on time
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Leadership in Governance
Communication:
Difficult/important items first No “back to back” controversyEstablish rapport quickly
[from Training 101, edited by Petrini]
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Leadership in Governance
Be effective with “outlawsoutlaws”
Keep good records of tasks
Record timelines
Involve others in decision-making
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Leadership in Governance
Summarize Evaluate effectivenessMaintain the big “mo”Reinforce accomplishments
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Leadership in Governance Focusing discussion requires:
Dealing with club factionsDealing with
dysfunctionalbehaviorsManaging conflict
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Leadership in Governance Focusing requires:
Providing a sharp focus(Don’t revisit issues!)
Generating creativity
Sensitivity to verbal/nonverbal
communication
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Leadership in Governance
Making Decisions:Seeking consensus
a. straw votes - a final vote on the record - always
b. draft proposalsc. pilot projects
Summarize
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Leadership in Governance
- Follow up and follow through
- Share the credit- Allow “social time”
following the meeting
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Rules for Club Volunteers: (You too Mr./Madame President!)Don’t:
Coach or correct employeesGive performance evaluations to employees (other than the GM / COO)
Make hiring decisions
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Rules for Club Volunteers: (You too Mr./Madame President!)Don’t:
Fire or discipline employees
Schedule employees Reward or promise raises
to individual employees
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A Closing ThoughtIt’s Not Who You Fire ThatIt’s Not Who You Fire ThatMakes Your Life Miserable... Makes Your Life Miserable... It’s Who You It’s Who You
Don’tDon’t
Neutralize the problem before it
neutralizes you.
Emotional infections are more
corrosive to success than incompetence.
The Dynamics of Success © Gary A. Hamilton 2005
presented to thepresented to the
Golf Association Golf Association of Philadelphiaof Philadelphia
President’s President’s Council MeetingCouncil Meeting
byby
Gary A. Hamilton, J.D.Gary A. Hamilton, J.D.
Professor, Professor, The Collins SchoolThe Collins SchoolCalifornia StateCalifornia StatePolytechnic University,Polytechnic University,PomonaPomona
Managing Board and Committee Relations:The Dynamics of Success