Strategic Leadership and Governance Flashcards

A park board's primary governance responsibility in relation to the executive director is to:

Answer: Hire, evaluate, and support the executive director while setting policy direction

The board governs by setting policy and delegating operational authority to the executive director, maintaining oversight without micromanaging daily operations.

Which leadership model emphasizes motivating followers by connecting their work to a broader mission and inspiring commitment beyond self-interest?

Answer: Transformational leadership

Transformational leadership inspires followers through vision, values, and a sense of higher purpose rather than relying primarily on rewards and punishments.

A SWOT analysis used in strategic planning identifies:

Answer: Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats

SWOT analysis maps internal strengths and weaknesses alongside external opportunities and threats to inform strategic direction and priorities.

The principle of 'fiduciary duty' for park board members means they must:

Answer: Act in the best interest of the agency and the public, not for personal gain

Fiduciary duty obligates board members to prioritize the agency's mission and public interest, avoiding conflicts of interest and self-dealing.

An executive director who builds coalitions with schools, hospitals, and nonprofits to advance park programming is demonstrating:

Answer: Community partnership and collaborative leadership

Collaborative leadership creates mutually beneficial relationships across sectors, expanding the agency's reach and resources through shared goals.

Open meetings laws (sunshine laws) require park boards to:

Answer: Hold most official deliberations and votes in public sessions accessible to residents

Open meetings laws mandate that governmental bodies conduct official business in public, ensuring transparency and community access to decision-making.