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945.1 Under Scrutiny: The Board's Role in the Age of Activism and Transparency
When and Where:
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May 10, 2012 (8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
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The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, State College, Pa.
Who Should Attend:
Format:
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An instructor-led course available in a one-day format only
Course Overview:
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Everything that the board or the organization does sends a message. Directors must be prepared to deal with increased scrutiny from members, the public, news media, legislators, regulators and others. This scrutiny can come from any direction, and a failure to address it only produces more. This course will help directors discuss and analyze how to best position their system at a time of public demands for accountability, ethics and transparency
Key Topics Include:
- The rise in demands for transparency and accountability
- Why electric utilities, including co-ops, are in the headlights
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Steps to address the new challenges: Getting your house in order, identifying strategies to strengthen and communicate your position, and why it is harmful to demonize those who challenge you or ask questions
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