Track 2-10: CMC Management, Human Resource, and Board Development

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It is critical that organizational managers and their Board work collaboratively to fulfill the mission of the Community Media Center or the public, educational, or government access operations. These workshops are designed to provide CMC managers as well as Board members information regarding strategic planning, financial management, staff development, human resource management, contract negotiations, and budgeting. These workshops will examine the plethora of issues involved in managing a CMC and providing community media services in your City or town. Track workshops may include topics such as: • Leadership Development for Staff and Board • Best Practices in Human Resource Management • Leadership Transitions: Generational and Structural • OpenAccess: New Open Source Facility Management Software

Track Leader & Organizer:

• Suzanne St.John-Crane, CreaTV San Jose, San Jose, CA.

1. Leadership Development for Staff: Staying Motivated and Connected to the Community (Thu. pm)

Whether team members are new to an organization or community, or have been holding the same position in the same city for 30+ years, it’s critical that team members maintain enthusiasm for the job and stay connected to the community they are serving. We will discuss best practices in leadership development, offer suggestions and resources for reinvigorating the team, and give the group a chance to engage in exercises around our own leadership development.

Moderator/Speaker:

• Mike Wassenaar, Executive Director, St. Paul Neighborhood Network, St. Paul, MN

Speakers:

• Dawnita J. Wilson, Program Director, Inclusion Initiatives, UPMC Center for Inclusion in Health Care, Pittsburgh, PA
• Regina Anderson, CORO Center for Civic Leadership, Pittsburgh, PA
• Bonnie Schumacher, St. Paul Neighborhood Network, St. Paul, MN

Session Archive: MP3 Audio File

2. Best Practices in Human Resource Management (Fri. am)

It’s enough just to take care of members, producers, and getting the channel programmed…. How do you keep up with managing human resources and complying with state and federal laws when you’ve got a small staff? We will invite non-profit HR experts to share best practices with us, and open our eyes to some tremendous online and community resources that can help simplify the task for us. We invite you to come armed with questions and suggestions.

Moderator:

• Deb Vinsel, CEO, Thurston Community Television, Olympia, WA

Speaker:

• Jim Abraham, Law Offices of James E. Abraham, Pittsburgh, PA

3. Leadership Transitions: Generational and Structural (Fri. pm)

Has your organization recently undergone a change in leadership… or is it heading in that direction? How does the organization “recover” from a not-so-smooth transition at the top? We will invite experienced staff, board and non-profit consultants to offer advice and share a roadmap for successful transitions. Let’s also explore how transitions in leadership can be an opportunity to reorganize and refocus our operation.

Moderator:

• Todd Thayer, Executive Director, CAPS – Community Access Partners of San Buenaventura, Ventura, CA

Speakers:

• Ron Cooper, Executive Director, Access Sacramento, Sacramento, CA
• Greg Sutton, Director, Community Media, BCAT, Brooklyn, NY

4. Building an Effective Board (Sat. am)

A strong board that supports the organization’s mission and operation is critical to the success of any non-profit. Together we will discuss best practices in board recruitment, retention and engagement. How do you keep board members active in the organization and passionate about the work? What sorts of fundraising commitments does your board have, (f any!), and how can you turn inactive, “seat fillers” on the board into active champions for the organization? Let’s hear from experts in non-profit management, as well as exchange success stories and tips on the subject.

Moderator:

• Sue Buske, President, The Buske Group, Sacramento, CA

Speakers:

• Pat Clark, Managing Partner, Jackson/Clark Partners, Pittsburgh, PA
• Allison Jones, Director, Boards-by-Design, Pittsburgh, PA
• Margie Howard, Community Development Specialist, Community Technical Assistance Center, Pittsburgh, PA

5. Facility Management Software: An Overview of Options for Access Centers (Sat. am)

Reservations, inventory, class sign-ups… oh my! How do we save a few trees and effectively track our access operations? How can access management solutions save staff time (and sanity!), making your operation more efficient? Come explore the options that are now available to access centers, and discuss the pros, cons, and steps to integrating these systems. Techies, luddites, drupalites and neophytes are welcome.

Moderator/Speaker:

• Sam Behrend, Tucson, AZ

Speakers:

• Ann Theis, Station Director, Open Media Foundation, Denver, CO
• Michael Teller, Programmer, Paddington Media, Austin, TX