Goals and Governance

In this course we review your goals and what metrics you might want to track toward success. Then we will transition to the idea of organizing a governing body and documentation. These two steps are best practices for our most successful groups.

Curriculum30 minutes

Introduction
What is governance and why does it matter?
Our governance guide
Goals
Why are you doing this? What do you hope to achieve?
How will you determine success? What are the metrics you’ll need?
Industry Nuances in Goals and Metrics
DO THIS: Record your goals
Personnel and Resources
Who will you need to carry out your plan?
What additional resources will you need (e.g. technology, access)?
Industry Nuances with Governance
DO THIS: Update your governance doc with personnel
Managing stakeholders and preparing for change.
Policies
Common policy considerations
DO THIS: Decide on policies
Your Tool for Success
Test yourself!
Feedback, please!
Your goals and governance plan

Curriculum30 minutes

Introduction
What is governance and why does it matter?
Our governance guide
Goals
Why are you doing this? What do you hope to achieve?
How will you determine success? What are the metrics you’ll need?
Industry Nuances in Goals and Metrics
DO THIS: Record your goals
Personnel and Resources
Who will you need to carry out your plan?
What additional resources will you need (e.g. technology, access)?
Industry Nuances with Governance
DO THIS: Update your governance doc with personnel
Managing stakeholders and preparing for change.
Policies
Common policy considerations
DO THIS: Decide on policies
Your Tool for Success
Test yourself!
Feedback, please!
Your goals and governance plan