Board Chair Bootcamp
Description
The relationship between the Board Chair and Executive Director is one of the most important factors influencing an organization’s success. This highly interactive workshop, led by Greg Nielsen of Nielsen Training & Consulting, LLC, is designed for Board Chairs, board officers, and Executive Directors who want to build a stronger, more productive leadership partnership.
Board Chairs and Executive Directors are strongly encouraged to attend together, though not required. The session’s discussions and activities are intentionally designed to bring both perspectives to the table, creating opportunities to better understand one another’s roles, expectations, challenges, and needs.
Through facilitated discussions, case studies, role-playing, and practical tools, participants will explore how to establish trust, clarify roles and expectations, communicate effectively, navigate difficult conversations, and lead together through opportunities and challenges. Participants will leave with actionable strategies to strengthen governance, improve decision-making, and build a healthy leadership partnership that enables both the board and the organization to thrive.
Can’t attend as a Board Chair–Executive Director pair? We still encourage you to participate. Executive Directors may attend individually or with another board leader, such as an incoming Board Chair, board officer, or key committee chair. Board Chairs and other board leaders are also welcome to attend without their Executive Director.
Seating is limited.
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Presenter
Greg Nielsen, President and CEO at Nielsen Training & Consulting, LLC
Gregory Nielsen is an experienced nonprofit CEO and consultant dedicated to helping leaders and organizations excel. He holds the BoardSource Certificate in Nonprofit Board Consulting and is a frequent speaker on nonprofit leadership and governance. Gregory previously served as CEO of the Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNPE), where he expanded services to over 500 organizations and launched innovative programs including Destination:Excellence, a six-month leadership development program, and Circles of Excellence, a peer learning initiative. Under his leadership, CNPE received national recognition for ethics and diversity. Before CNPE, Gregory led Green Hill Therapy, a nonprofit providing rehabilitative care for children with special needs, and served as a Vice President at Bank of America. A military veteran, he served as an officer and attorney in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps. He holds a B.A. in Government and International Relations and a J.D. from the University of Notre Dame and was recognized in 2016 as a “40 Under 40” honoree by Louisville Business First.
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