Working With Committees
In any organization, the active and effective participation of committees is vital to overall success. Just look at the US Congress and the Enron Audit Committee if you don't believe me. How can you get the most out of your committee activities and your volunteers valuable time.
51. Define the committee's purpose.
52. Support the committee members.
53. Keep in touch with them (that crazy communications thing again).
54. Seek their opinion.
55. Ensure that they follow the rules of parliamentary procedures.
56. Give them objectives (or they will surely come up with their own).
57. Give them deadlines.
58. Remember - the committee usually offers recommendations, not solutions.
59. Offer them love, praise, and acceptance.
60. Reward them.
Remember also that your committees are the development process for your next generation of leaders. Giving new volunteers opportunities to participate in committees can help you identify and grow future board members.
