Summary: The Talent Council is a standing committee tasked with the on-going development of leaders within the organization through programming, coaching and mentoring efforts aimed at helping individuals develop the knowledge, skills and attributes needed to serve as an effective leader and, if applicable, Board member. During the biennial election process, the Talent Council solicits nominations, vets all potential candidates, and prepares for the Board its recommended slate of seven individuals and their roles.
Term: With the inaugural seating of the Talent Council to support the 2017 Board election, we are creating four seats with a two-year, renewable term and three seats with a one-year, non-renewable term. This positioning creates staggered terms in subsequent years and allows new talent the opportunity to apply on an annual basis. In subsequent years, all terms will be two years with an option to renew.
Compensation: ILTA volunteer leaders do not receive compensation for their services but may be reimbursed for expenses.
Responsibilities:
- Mentor future leaders to developed the desired knowledge, skills and attributes expected of a Board member which includes serving as a resource for candidates who were not elected to the Board in previous cycles
- Provide leadership development opportunities through programming and other activities
- Lead the biennial Board election process by coordinating the candidate vetting and evaluation process to recommend a slate for ratification
- Refine the processes and procedures required to execute the Board election process as the organization evolves
Qualifications:
Knowledge
An effective Talent Council member should demonstrate a solid understanding of the concepts and information critical to executing the role through an awareness of and/or experience in the following areas:
- Knowledge of ILTA’s membership model and volunteer structure, as well as the breadth of networking and educational opportunities provided by the organization
- Understanding of the roles and responsibilities required of Board service including governance principles and the knowledge, skills and attributes expected of a Board member
- Familiarity with the various stakeholder groups that make up the ILTA community including members, individual participants, vendors, and other associations and an awareness of how each contributes to and consumes ILTA’s products and services
Skills
An effective Talent Council member should possess the following capabilities to execute the role effectively:
- Work as part of a team to build consensus around decisions and ultimately serve as an advocate for those decisions among the membership and broader community
- Communicate in a manner that is consistent with the requirements of the situation and effectively reaches the intended audience
- Engage respectfully with others who have differing perspectives, opinions and backgrounds in a way that encourages productive dialog
- Exercise sound judgment, act with discretion and maintain confidentiality, especially when dealing with potentially sensitive and/or controversial issues
- Assess whether a candidate possesses the desired knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to serve as an effective member of the Board of Directors
Attributes
An effective Talent Council member should possess the following qualities and traits that will contribute to the individual’s ability to effectively execute the responsibilities required of the role:
- Commitment to fully participate in Talent Council activities including scheduled calls and specific assignments, and occasional in-person meetings
- Demonstration of professionalism, integrity and the highest ethical standards and compliance with ILTA’s Professional Code of Conduct
- Embodiment of ILTA’s core values and mission in both professional and volunteer interactions
- Sense of service that places what is best for the organization and its members above any personal agenda or bias