[Board] Board training at FOSS4G?

[Seven (aka Arnulf)]

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Frank Warmerdam wrote:
> On 11-06-09 03:47 PM, Tyler Mitchell wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> In the past I've tried to organise a couple hour "training" course by an
>> executive management trainer to help encourage you Directors.  It can be
>> especially helpful for Directors who may be new to the Board - or new
>> to the
>> idea of being on a Board - and have questions.  I've learned a lot from
>> interacting with other Executive Directors, and thought you might be
>> interested in doing likewise by having a trainer come in for a couple
>> hours
>> during your face-to-face meeting in Denver in September.  From my
>> reading,
>> many boards have appreciated this kind of encouragement and they also
>> find
>> it helpful when they can help facilitate goal setting or planning
>> exercises
>> too.
>>
>> If you're interested, I can follow up for you, GITA has someone they
>> recommended to me and they are in the Denver area.
> 
> Tyler,
> 
> I am ambivalent about this, partly because not having done the training it
> is hard to imagine what it will do for me.  However, if the cost is modest
> I would be ok with doing this.
> 
> Best regards,

All,
I think this is a great opportunity to learn how we can improve
"running" our foundation and I would be happy to participate.

Best regards,
Arnulf.

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Exploring Space, Time and Mind
http://arnulf.us
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