Leadership by Design
Leadership Development TOOLKIT
Knowledge Gaps Analysis
WORKSHEET #1: BOARD ORGANIZATION
Using the following five-point scale, select the number that best represents your level of knowledge for each item listed on this worksheet:
1Nothing at all / 2
I’ve heard of it / 3
I’m working on it / 4
Not enough yet / 5
A great deal
How much do you know about… / My Rating
(1..2..3..4..5)
1. / the legislated requirements for the size and composition of our public library board?
2. / our municipality’s process for appointing library board members?
3. / the role of our elected officials as library board members?
4. / the difference between board by-laws and board policies?
5. / how a committee of the board operates in relation to the full board?
6. / the difference between a standing committee and an ad hoc committee?
7. / the role and value of a governance committee?
8. / the need for board succession management?
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