Boards Aren’t Just for Organizations – It’s Time You Built Your Own

Organizations rely on boards to provide accountability, guidance, and strategic direction. Why should you be any different? In this session, you’ll learn how creating a “personal board of directors” can help you stay focused, make better decisions, and accelerate your growth. After all, you are the organization, and thriving alone is nearly impossible. The session is for created today's leader at all career stages who wants understands the importance of accountability and constructive advice. Participants will map out their potential board members and draft a plan to engage them.

Committee Group: Group V: Access and Equity

First Learning Outcome: Identify key roles and individuals for a personal board of directors. 

Second Learning Outcome: Design accountability structures to support goal achievement.

Third Learning Outcome: Leverage a personal board for honest feedback and resilience-building.

Core Competency: Leadership and Management

Proficiency: Enrollment Management Proficiencies

Presenter(s): 

Jackie Carter Washington University in St. Louis