Welcome to the Council Chair Leadership Series: Information and Strategies to Lead Effectively – a national training program for people who have been elected or appointed to serve in the position of Chair for their State or territory Council on Developmental Disabilities.
This information covers leadership and the role of the Chair, the concept and expectations of a public official, the key areas of the DD Act a Chair should know about, common duties of a Chair, strategies for planning and preparing for meetings, tips to facilitate and run efficient meetings, tips to engage all members, how to reach consensus, the importance of listening, the Chair role in ensuring diversity and cultural competence, developing a strong working relationship with the Executive Director, hiring and annually evaluating the director.
Chair Leadership Series Training: 5 Parts in English
Chair Leadership Series Training: 5 Parts in Spanish