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Do you wonder how to step up onto a board? I was so thrilled today to present with Alice Dillon Lisa Wade (she/her) Caroline Bowler Sam Kendall moderated by the fabulous Rachael Jones about our experience with boards and in particular encouraging diversity onto the Digital Economy Council of Australia (DECA) board in the upcoming elections. Unfortunately the recording tech did not work so here were my key takeaways. Me: Don’t be afraid to apply to a board, do your research about who is on the board and get support from voters. Dedicate yourself to the board position, read everything, stand up for what you believe in, create things you are passionate about and stand up for what’s right. Don’t be afraid to be difficult in the name of governance. Alice : Don’t under estimate your board governance responsibilities. Understand your responsibilities and do your research and educate yourself before signing up to a board. Caroline: Networking is so important make sure you connect with people at events and follow up with them to build your profile for a board position. Lisa: understand your appetite for risk and be comfortable with the risks you are willing to get behind. Get a sponsor or a mentor to support your application. Sam: It takes time to feel comfortable on a board but eventually you feel you have a right to speak up and to know you are being taken seriously as a board member. It’s worth the journey. We would all like to see a diverse applicants for the board this year. Thanks for the support from Amy-Rose Goodey and Samira Tollo for the support of this very important discussion.

🔔 Life Cycle Initiative Business Sector constituency members: 📢 Submit your candidacy for the election of new Life Cycle Initiative Steering Committee representatives today   Our knowledgeable and engaged Steering Committee members guide the work of the Initiative to keep our projects and outcomes relevant to the needs of our global stakeholder base of Life Cycle practitioners and beyond. More and more attention is being focused on Life Cycle approaches, and our Steering Committee members have their finger on the pulse of key trends in the Life Cycle field.  🔍 We're seeking Business constituency members who are based in the regions noted below, are actively engaged in the Life Cycle field, and want to apply their knowledge and experience in the Steering Committee. The following regions may submit a candidacy for election to the Business constituency seat this year: - Asia/Pacific, - North America, - West Asia, - Latin America and the Caribbean 📝 We encourage you to submit a candidacy form as soon as possible as once we have a sufficient number of vetted candidates with sufficient relevant experience and motivation, we will close the submission period. So don't delay! If your business is not yet a member of the Life Cycle Initiative, please find the membership form here: https://lnkd.in/e7ikHpKa 🤝 We look forward to welcoming your business as a new member of the Initiative. If your business wishes to submit a candidacy for the Steering Committee, let us know in the comments below! #LifeCycleInitiative #SteeringCommittee #BusinessEngagement #SustainabilityLeadership #LifeCycleAssessment #GlobalStakeholders #CircularEconomy #SustainableBusiness #EcoInnovation #BusinessCandidates #RegionalLeadership #EnvironmentalImpact #LifeCyclePractitioners #JoinUs #MembershipOpportunity #AsiaPacific #NorthAmerica #WestAsia #LatinAmerica

Business community in my network - here is an interesting opportunity to become the Steering Committee Member of Life Cycle Initiative and engage in driving the global LCA discourse. Do check your eligibility in the post below. #LCA #sustainabilty

Ask An Expert: How can my community get more people interested in serving on our community's Board of Directors? Recruiting Homeowners Association (HOA) board members is crucial for ensuring effective governance and representation within the community. Here are four effective strategies for recruiting HOA board members: 1. Transparent Communication and Outreach:   - Utilize various communication channels such as newsletters, emails, community bulletin boards, and social media platforms to inform residents about the need for board members.   - Clearly outline the responsibilities, time commitment, and benefits of serving on the board.   - Host informational sessions or town hall meetings where interested residents can learn more about the role and ask questions. 2. Identify Potential Candidates:   - Proactively identify potential candidates within the community who demonstrate leadership qualities, commitment to the community, and relevant skills or expertise.   - Reach out to individuals who have shown interest in community affairs, participated in HOA events, or have served in leadership roles in other organizations. Subcommittees (architectural review, social, landscape, etc.) can be a rich source of candidates   - Consider diversity and inclusivity in candidate selection to ensure representation of various perspectives and backgrounds within the community. 3. Offer Training and Support:   - Provide training and resources for prospective board members to enhance their understanding of HOA governance, legal responsibilities, financial management, and conflict resolution.   - Offer mentorship opportunities where new board members can shadow experienced members and learn about the intricacies of managing the HOA.   - Establish a support network or peer-to-peer mentoring program to help board members navigate challenges and share best practices. 4. Create a Positive Volunteer Experience:   - Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment where volunteers feel appreciated, respected, and valued for their contributions.   - Recognize and publicly acknowledge the efforts of board members through awards, appreciation events, or personalized thank-you notes.   - Encourage collaboration and teamwork among board members by fostering open communication, constructive feedback, and a shared vision for the community’s future.   - Provide opportunities for board members to engage in meaningful projects that align with their interests and skills, thereby enhancing their sense of fulfillment and satisfaction. Bonus tip--ask your association management for help. Your association management company can provide resources for the above as well additional ideas that have worked in other communities. Take advantage of these opportunities. By implementing these strategies, HOAs can attract qualified and dedicated individuals to serve on the board of directors. #HOA #HOAmanagement #HOAgovernance #BoardofDirectors

THINKING ABOUT JOINING A NEW GOVERNOR’S CABINET? KNOW WHAT YOU’RE GETTING INTO. In our last post, we discussed the incredible opportunity—and serious sacrifices—of leading a state agency. In addition to long hours and high-pressure decisions, there are two more key factors you need to know before saying “yes” to the job: 1️⃣  THE PUBLICITY Agency leadership is a public role, and it comes with relentless scrutiny. Even if you’re a private person with no desire for the spotlight, you’ll end up there anyway.  Picture this: your agency successfully rolls out $100 million of new grant programs, but a technical glitch delays a tiny portion of small business support by just two weeks.  Guess what part makes the news?  The media will amplify your mistakes—whether they’re real or not. Legislators may lambast you in public to gain political points, even if you did nothing wrong. You’ll need thick skin and unshakable focus on your mission to weather the storm of publicity, especially when things hit the fan. 2️⃣ IT’S NOT ABOUT YOU Your main job is to implement the Governor’s agenda - full stop. Every single action you take MUST align with the Governor’s vision for your agency. At times, that will mean setting aside your personal vision. But if you and the Governor are in lockstep on priorities, you’re gonna have a blast. And when your agency gets major wins, be prepared to do some jiu-jitsu redirection. You’ll need to steer the credit to the Governor, who put you there in the first place. Your role is to ensure their success, not promote yourself.  Think of it as redirecting the spotlight, not grabbing it. These challenges are real, and they're tough. But for the best state agency leaders, they’re well worth it. Remember - this is your chance to have a transformative impact on millions of lives across your state. If you’re up for it, this could be the best job you’ll ever have. Stay tuned for more insights from The State Government Leader Playbook in the coming weeks, or jump ahead by diving into the full Playbook today: https://lnkd.in/gSTAkV6y #governmentleadership #stategovernmentleaderplaybook #transitionteam #publicservice

Over the past 18 months, we've heightened efforts to address the profession’s pipeline challenges by focusing on 4 key areas where we can have the greatest amount of impact—right here in North Carolina! In COO Mark Soticheck II's most recent Interim Report article, “A Roadmap to the Pipeline: Part 2,” he provides an update on our progress and shares the initial findings from the Pipeline Study launched earlier this year.  While updates will continue to be shared in member communications and on social channels, we’ve created a centralized hub where our actions and outcomes can be traced across the 4 initiatives. This brand-new section of our website highlights our work to develop a pipeline roadmap and shares how we’re concentrating resources on: 🏫 High School & College Strategies  🏢 Addressing Firm Culture & Business Model Challenges   💰 NC CPA Foundation & Scholarships   📢 30-hour Communications Campaign  ✨Bonus Section: Other Ways We’re Helping  Take a look around, share with your network, and let us know what you think! https://lnkd.in/efMCQn7a

There's just one week left to nominate for Property Council WA's industry committees. Nominations close next Friday at 4pm WST and the process couldn't be easier. All you need is to work for a member company, provide your email address, select the relevant boxes and press submit. Industry committees are the heart of our advocacy efforts. Members provide insights about what's happening on the ground, lead the conversations that need to be had, and help problem solve the challenges facing industry. For 2025 and 2026, those committees are: 🏙 Cities, Infrastructure & Strategic Precincts 🏢 Commercial Office & Perth CBD 🤝 Diversity & Inclusion 🌟 Future Leaders 🏭 Industrial & Logistics 🌐 Planning 📈 Property Economics & Investment 🏗 Residential 🛒 Retail & Hotels 🏠 Retirement Living Having sat in on over 130 committee meetings, I can safely say you won't find a better opportunity to learn, make an impact, upskill, grow your network and develop as an industry professional. And it doesn't cost a cent. Check out the details here ➡ https://lnkd.in/gn68Sq-k Nominate here ➡ https://lnkd.in/geWcTg8B

It's inspiring to see such dynamic appointments, each of these leaders brings a wealth of experience and vision that will undoubtedly drive innovation and growth in their respective fields. Here at ZeroMission we are wishing all these leaders great success as they embark on their new journeys especially our Director of Sales Europe Brenda Shanahan #ZeroMission #zeroemission #fleetmanagement #evsmarttools #evvehicleefficiency #electricvehicles #fleetadvisory #emobility #evinnovativesolutions #fleets #fleetmanagers #logistics #zevfleets #AI #automation #evfunding #electriccars #electricbusses #electrictrucks #evchargers #industryleaders #sustainablemobility #CarbonFootprint #EcoInnovation #GreenBusiness #greeninnovation #evtechnology #ClimateCrisis  #EnvironmentalImpact #NetZero #SustainableDevelopment #CleanEnergy Recruit Ireland

While reading GrowthZone AMS’s 2024 association survey report, I noted a few common issues. One is the difficulty of proving the value of membership to members and prospects. Another is persuading members to make time for association engagement. I also noticed a lack of intention in solving these issues: most associations admit to not having member engagement, young professional recruitment and lapsed member reengagement plans. Seems like a good place to start. https://buff.ly/49ndwVe #associations #associationmanagement #membership

People often ask “LaToya, what does JBJ Management do? What do you do?” I respond by reciting our elevator speech, “JBJ Management is a public affairs firm. We provide strategic support services in Equity Compliance, Technology, Government Relations, and Public Engagement. We have a media support team and a sister company J, that provides ready mix concrete. I am a  Project Manager.” I usually get a nod of affirmation when I say the public engagement piece of the elevator speech as if a light bulb comes on. These statements typically follow. “I had no idea ya’ll did all those things. I see all your post. So, you’re in public engagement.” I say “Not quite.” Their inquisitive looks then turn into perplexed looks. I continue, "Yes, I post quite a bit. We’re in public affairs; however, although I do several things at JBJ, I primarily work on the Equity Compliance team." Equity Compliance focuses on working with historically underutilized businesses (#hub) and minority and women-owned business enterprises (#mwbe). We help provide HUB and M/WBE outreach for large-scale construction projects, monitor/track the dollars to ensure that the HUB and M/WBE companies are paid and paid within a timely manner, and help ensure that HUB and M/WBE project goals are met. I am currently assigned billion dollar contracts including the New Pediatric Campus (NPC) and UTSouthwestern. I am also the JBJ Management Equity Committee Chair. The Equity Committee focuses on DEI rooted in best practices and practical application. Outside of JBJ, I am the Vice Chair of the Park South YMCA board and a board member of Women Leading Technology Sorority. I also volunteer with many organizations and connect people. To learn more on how to become a HUB visit https://lnkd.in/gGbauRcF. If you have any questions about HUB, MWBE, SBE, or DBE in Texas , dm me. #equity #management #articles