Byachad: Synagogue Board Development [Paperback]

One of the signs of a vital congregation is its leadership. Prospective leaders and members may look at our building, programs, and brochures, but they will also take the measure of our leadership. Do our leaders seem to take joy in Jewish living? Does Judaism make our leaders' board governance something specialsomething of which prospective leaders and members want to be a part?
This workbook is an attempt to build board consensus about critical governance functions and to create a systematic plan to motivate and support leaders in developing new practices. By focusing on shared congregational goals, leaders will provide the right direction, make the right assignments, and provide the right feedbackbuilding enduring relationships as they do this important leadership work.

Robert Leventhal is a senior consultant with the Alban Institute. Before joining Alban, he served as a sales and marketing executive and as a management consultant. He has served on the regional council of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) and was the Midwest chair of the national UJA Young Leadership Cabinet.

Introduction
1: Byachad
It Takes a Community to Change a Practice
2: Workshop 1
Leadership Plan
3: Workshop 2
Delegation Plan
4: Workshop 3
Accountability Plan

Appendixes
A: Congregational Needs Assessment
B: Membership Profile
C: Board Improvement IdeasPossible Operating Covenants
D: Clarifying Commitments: Committee Worksheet
E: For Further Reading
F: The 12-Month Calendar: Making Time for Leadership Work
G: Kadima: Stepping Forward Table of Contents (Suggested Reading)
Notes