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Governance and Leadership

Good governance is vital to successful chamber management and runs broadly from bylaws and board management to diversity and regional leadership. Behind every successful Chamber Executive is an engaged and empowering Board of Directors. It is the paradoxical role of many chamber executives to help drive this empowerment and engagement while at the same time respecting the nature of the board’s governance responsibilities and their volunteer status.

Governance is the legal authority of a board to establish policies that will affect the life and work of the organization while holding the board accountable for the outcome of such decisions. Source: BoardSource Board Glossary

Specific Governance and Leadership Topics

General Resources

All Governance & Leadership Samples from ACCE Samples Library
An Executive's Guide to Running a Chamber of Commerce from the Wyoming Chamber Partnership
Board Chair and Board Member Best Practice Packet from the Nonprofit Alliance
BoardSource

Leading With Intent: A National Index of Nonprofit Board Practices - 2017 report and resources

Bob Harris: the Non-Profit Center - resources, training, tips, and tools for non-profit governance and leadership
Governance sample documents from chambers accredited by the US Chamber

Videos, Webinars & ACCE U Resources

The U.S. Chamber Accreditation Process - ACCE University Webinar (free) (2016). Links to presentation resources:

Build a Stronger, More Effective Board - ACCE University Webinar (free) (2015)
Leading Change - ACCE University Webinar (free) (2013)
History of Chambers & Modern Challenges - ACCE University Webinar (free) (2012)
Determining Your Chamber's Value - ACCE University Webinar (free) (2011)
Mega Trends for Chambers in the Next Economy - ACCE University Webinar (free) (2011)
Ambassador Management - ACCE University Webinar (free) (2010)
Regional Leadership - ACCE University Webinar (free) (2010)
Effective Sales Management - ACCE University Webinar (free) (2009)
How Great Leaders Inspire Action - TEDx talk by Simon Sinek (2009)
Non-Monetary Incentives for Employees - ACCE University Webinar (free) (2009)
Attracting & Keeping Great Talent - ACCE University Webinar (free) (2008)

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