Who Should Attend:
Any utility board member, board chair, or leader who works with board members.
Related Events:
Board Governance: Monitoring the Business and Operational Plans Through Board Reporting, August 8, 2024
Board Governance: Metrics, September 12, 2024
Board Governance: Performance and Compensation of the CEO, October 17, 2024
Board Governance: Transparency, November 7, 2024
Board Governance: Asset Purchases and Balance Sheet, December 5, 2024
Webinar Description:
Explore the pivotal role of the board in approving and
overseeing the utility’s operations and business plans. This course introduces
the fundamental components of the annual business plan and empowers board
members with strategic planning insights.
Essentials of the Business and Operational Plans is part of the Board Governance Series, a collection of webinars
designed to help board members of all experience levels define, guide, and
support the needs and best interests of their utility and its consumers.
Learning Objectives:
- Determine the essential components, definitions, and details of a business plan.
- Understand the importance of the budget and budget forecast.>/li>
- Navigate the details that make a strong business plan, including the capital expenditures plan, work plan, human resources plan, technology plan, communications plan, and others.
- Ensure the sustainable growth and success of your utility through the business plan.
Webinar Instructor:
Teri Wallis, Terilyn Wallis Consulting
Webinar Schedule:
Webinar will begin at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time and the class will run from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Webinar Fees:
Utility Member Rate: $90
Associate Member Rate: $135
Non-Member Rate: $180
Note: Organizations that register a group of employees will receive every fifth registration for free. For example, if you register five employees, you only pay for four; register 10 employees, you only pay for eight; and so on. There is nothing additional you need to do to receive this discount.
Cancellation Policies:
For webinars, virtual classes, and section meetings: cancellation at least five days prior to the event, full refund; within 1-4 days or no show, 100% of the registration fee.
For in-person events: cancellation at least 30 days prior to the event, full refund; within 15-29 days, $100 fee; and within 1-14 days or no show, 100% of the registration fee.
When possible, please send a substitute instead of canceling; NWPPA does not charge a fee for substitutions. To request a refund, please contact registration@nwppa.org, or call (360) 254-0109.
Continuing Hours:
This course qualifies for 1.5 continuing hours. Certificates are available online upon full completion of the course.