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Last February, Dr. Chad Bledsoe, president of Montgomery Community College, was recognized as a Community Champion for his mission-driven excellence. Now, he wants to help leaders like you do the same. In our insightful Q&A session, we chatted with Chad about fostering better governance – specifically how boards can gain the clarity and trust they need to make more informed decisions for their constituents. His advice? Embrace change. As an advocate for lifelong learning, Chad believes leaders who readily adopt new technologies and practices will be better equipped to navigate the challenges ahead. Read the full conversation to discover more of his tips for elevating your oversight. ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3Wdpg9q #CommunityChampions #MissionDriven #BoardMembers

Ready to make your new council members become confident contributors? Purposeful onboarding is your answer. From understanding local issues to navigating complex governance processes, onboarding done well sets the tone for new members. It demonstrates to council members and the community that your staff is committed to supporting them in governance work. Read our blog for practical strategies when onboarding new council members.👇 https://bit.ly/3xxHvgl #CouncilMembers #EffectiveGovernance #Onboarding

What does strong communication within local government look like to you? We’ve assembled our top eight signs of effective communication — and how to achieve it with the help of board management software. Curious about how it can improve local government communication? Swipe right to find out. ⏩ #BoardManagement #Communication #LocalGovernment

Say goodbye to chaotic board meetings with our ultimate checklist! Ever struggled to keep track of every essential detail during a school board meeting? From tracking attendance to accurately recording decisions, it can be overwhelming. Our tailored checklist takes the stress out of your responsibilities, ensuring each meeting's minutes are concise and compliant. Transform your role from daunting to done with ease! Download now to streamline your meeting minutes and lead your educational institution with transparency and efficiency. 💡 https://bit.ly/3XOoWiu #SchoolBoardSecretaries #PublicEducation

This June, we want to shine a spotlight on the outstanding work of Catherine Hill, our latest Community Champion! For more than two decades, Catherine has served the Vigo County School Corporation (VCSC) as the Executive Secretary to the Superintendent. When she isn’t managing agendas, she’s training new board members and colleagues on how to upload information securely to the Diligent Community portal. Under Catherine’s leadership, her organization has been able to streamline its practices and bring more transparency to its community. Congratulations, Catherine! Your passion and dedication to fostering better governance is unmatched! Read her full story 👉 https://bit.ly/3zty95B #DiligentCommunity #CommunityChampion #MissionDriven

The backbone of efficient board operations? Your board secretaries. While they seamlessly manage countless tasks behind the scenes, the increasing complexity of their roles – from navigating new meeting platforms to distributing documents digitally – can lead to burnout. It’s time to rethink how to support your essential team members. By investing in technology and training that simplifies their workflow, you can reduce their stress and improve overall board efficiency. Learn more in our blog.👇 https://bit.ly/4boDgRY #BoardSecretaries #TechSolutions

Time is limited, and if we don’t spend it wisely, our missions quickly take a backseat to less crucial topics. ⚠️ This World Productivity Day, we want to help school board secretaries do more with less, starting with their meeting minute management process. This seemingly straightforward task carries a lot of weight. Today, administrators need to write edit and distribute minutes faster than ever before while juggling a growing list of responsibilities. Our latest checklist can help. We overview what steps you can take before, during and after your meeting to streamline your minute-taking protocols. Download the guide today to learn how you can make the most of your time and help push your organization forward. 🔽 https://bit.ly/4cpHbyO #MeetingManagement #BoardSecretary #MeetingMinutes #WorldProductivityDa

Tired of tedious board prep? Visalia Unified School District has the answer for you. When the California school district faced transparency and efficiency challenges as complex as the education landscape itself, they turned to Diligent Community to help them: ✏️ Reduce printing costs and time spent on document revisions ✏️ Streamline their creation process for agendas and board packs ✏️ Increase transparency among community stakeholders and their board Explore Visalia’s path to streamline board management below. ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3z9HBuS #DiligentCommunity #BoardEfficiency

Have a governance hero? Tell us why they inspire you! Nominations for our Modern Governance 100 program are officially open. You have until July 12 to highlight a mission-driven champion who’s revolutionizing the GRC space with their forward-thinking practices. Nominate a mission-drive champion today. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4cqLIkw #ModernGovernance100 #ModernGovernance #MissionDriven

Ready to make the most of Elevate 2024? From breakout sessions with the latest trends to hands-on training and inspiring general sessions, Elevate 2024 is action-packed with 65+ sessions. Sign up for sessions that will cover your peers experiences, the latest features in your tools, holding effective live stream meetings and more. Take a look for more details and sessions that fit your needs. 👉 https://bit.ly/4bVV5ZS #Elevate2024 #Government #Education #NonProfits