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The In Trust Center recently presented a webinar on governance strategies for difficult times.

Consultant Barbara Wheeler and Daniel Aleshire, executive director of the Association of Theological Schools, co-presented the webinar. Together, they discussed the unstable environment in many theological schools and the economic hardships they face.

Wheeler and Aleshire then shared some best practices and areas of improvement that can lead to institutional stability: setting terms and term limits for board members, evaluating and orienting boards, selecting board members with the appropriate skill sets, and attracting new members of different cultures and ages. Wheeler stressed the importance of engaged governance, balancing support of the president with prioritizing the institutional mission.

This webinar offers intriguing insights for everyone involved in institutional governance who wants to strengthen the stability of their schools.

To view the webinar yourself, visit here

For more governance resources, see In Trust articles “Two Patterns of Good Governance” and “Effective Leadership for Theological Schools.” Wheeler's study “Governance That Works: Effective Leadership for Theological Schools,” which she co-wrote with Helen Ouellette and which was published in the Auburn Studies series, is also available online.   

 

 

 

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Conflict + Crisis: Navigating the Shoals, Part 2 – A Deeper Dive

Thursday, February 15, 2024, 1:00 p.m. (ET)

Presenter Donna Alexander, President & CEO of Advoxum Global Strategies, offers best practices for navigating conflict and crisis. She examines the crucial elements of defining conflict and crisis, identifying, and prioritizing affected stakeholders, utilizing effective communication strategies, and ultimately, executing a plan of action. Click here to register.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2024, 1 PM (ET)

An In Trust Center Resource Grant offers member schools a chance to explore innovation at their institutions through a matching grant opportunity of up to $15,000. Join us for this 30-minute information session, including Q&A, as we provide details on eligibility requirements, funding priorities, application process. Previous grantees are eligible to apply as long as they are not within our current funding cycle. Click to register.

Conflict + Crisis: Navigating the Shoals, Part 1

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Presenter Donna Alexander, President & CEO of Advoxum Global Strategies, offers best practices for navigating conflict and crisis. She examines the crucial elements of defining conflict and crisis, identifying, and prioritizing affected stakeholders, utilizing effective communication strategies, and ultimately, executing a plan of action.

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