Executive Directors Human Resource Challenges Management
In a demanding role, executive directors face various challenges managing human resources effectively. From overseeing staff evaluations to navigating legal issues and maintaining equipment, these leaders must wear multiple hats. Balancing friendships with professionalism and fostering teamwork and diversity are critical aspects of their role. This content examines strategies for managing people previously worked with, fostering team collaboration, setting priorities, and more.
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Southeastern Illinois Regional Planning & Development Commission Julie Patera Executive Director 230 W. Poplar Street, Harrisburg, IL 62946 ph. 618-252-7463 e-mail. Jpatera.sirpdc@clearwave.com
Executive Directors Human Resource Challenges 1styear challenges Pick up in mid air all projects left by your predecessor check files, dates, forms, meet with contractors & engineers Create new projects/generate income Acquaint/reacquaint w/state and federal agencies Reports/reports/reports Board meetings/reports/financials Oversight and manage employees, staff evaluations Oversight and manage all programs Conferences/Training Indirect costs Local meetings/networking with stakeholders Getting to know your local and national politicians Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) & Committee Replacing committee members Legal issues Insurance Building/Workers Comp/Liability/Fidelity/E & O Maintenance on your building, parking lots, handicapped parking, ADA issues Replacing equipment Updates for computers/programs IT issues Website - Server Show a profit at years end Keep Personnel Policy Updated Keep By-laws updated Executive Session minutes annual review Staff turnover new hiring training Annual Audit Budget
Executive Directors Human Resource Challenges Just how many hats can an ED wear? Staff size? 1-5, 6-20? More? Questions for discussion How to manage people you previously worked with or are friends with? How to help diverse members of a team work together and value their differences? How to set your priorities when you are busy putting out fires?
How to manage people you previously worked with or are friends with? Problem: Sometimes friends may try to take advantage of your position at work. It s human nature. It's very important not to fall into a habit of letting this happen. Solution: You have to draw a line. Be professional and be prepared that ultimately it may cost you a friendship. It s hard.
How to help diverse members of a team work together and value their differences Celebrate Diversity! Celebrate Strengths! Utilize your employees strengths to your advantage and to the advantage of the Agency! Examples- Drama Queen- highly energetic, quick to volunteer, use as the agency cheerleader. Organizational Queen helpful when making travel arrangements, great with registrations/schedules/directions Mom-detail oriented, wants exact guidance and directions, doesn t mind a little micro management.
Diversity Identify & Delegate! Diversity? What does that mean to you? Race Religion - Sex - Personality As a new Director, I learned, after about 5 years, to ask for help and to delegate. I had gained the trust of the employees (old and new) and I needed help. By identifying the unique talents and strengths of my employees, I was able to delegate smartly and be successful!
Setting your priorities when you are busy putting out fires! Problem: Many problems that present on the appointment of a new director. A lot of initial problems will settle down in time. Don't panic if things aren t going quite your way in the first few weeks (or months), people will soon get used to your new job role. Don't be too hard on yourself. Every new job is hard at first - just remember it will get easier. Solution: Deal with one thing at a time. If you're having problems with more than one person or agency, deal with each situation separately. That way, you might learn something from your initial problems and work out the best way to get around it for next time.
