Attachment E: ASCLS Task Force Leadership Survey Q1 - I have read the definitions used in this survey. Yes, I really did. No Q2 - To which constituent Society of ASCLS do you belong currently? Q3 - What is your current position within your ASCLS constituent society? Officer (President, President-elect, Past-president, Secretary, Treasurer) Elected Board Member (not an officer) Appointed Committee Chair; What committee? None; no current position held Q4 - What other positions have you held in the past with this or another constituent society? (mark all that apply) Officer (President, President-elect, Past-president, Secretary, Treasurer) or multiple of these Elected Board Member (once or more than once) Appointed Committee Chairperson for one or more committees None; this is my first year in leadership Q5 - How would you describe the health of your constituent society overall?
Recycles leadership because new people do not seek leadership positions Attachment H Data summary from open ended questions. 7/21/17 I have ranked the top 5 responses to each question . Note that there are 2 questions that did not have parallel responses but when you look at the question it is obvious why. I have provided a list of member suggestions for each topic area. I have also supplied at the end some other common suggestions that did not directly fit into one of the question areas. Rank Q. 14 Reasons members DO NOT STEP UP to leadership positions Rank Q. 16 Reasons experienced leaders DO NOT CONTINUE in advancing positions or responsibility Members’ suggestions to ‘fix’ these issues IS this something ASCLS can do? IS it for state societies? #1 Time commitment required Lack of time due to family/work obligations # 2 Competing time commitments Length of commitment Move into 21st century technology so people do not have to go to all meetings Clearer guidelines on time expected. Job descriptions. Transparent communication #2 Do not know how / not shown how Not qualified Fear of failure Lack information / support Not mentored / trained Lack job description #3 Lack of support / mentorship No skills training No knowledge of positon Lack of communication Assign mentors to boost confidence Provide guidance Systematic training modules Knowledge about how organization ‘works’ and opportunities that exist
Guidelines for each position Job descriptions Clear expectations for role Who to contact/how to do it Communication #3 Do not see value of volunteering Lack of what ASCLS does No parallel responses / comments Communication about real issues that ASCLS addresses Engaged , enthusiastic leaders needed Rank Q. 14 Reasons members DO NOT STEP UP to leadership positions Rank Q. 16 Reasons experienced leaders DO NOT CONTINUE in advancing positions or responsibility Members’ suggestions to ‘fix’ these issues Is this something ASCLS can do? #4 “Society politics” Hard to break in Not asked Same people over long time “Cronyism” #4 “Society politics” Cliques Old guard pick those they know Generation gap Recruit NPs/ students/millennials One-on-one invitations ‘Open the doors’ for new people #5 Cost (travel, Lack of employer support No parallel responses / comments Provide information on financial support for meetings Provide financial support No parallel responses / comments #1 Burnout Recycle fatigue Multiple hats in organization is too much Too many responsibilities Recruit leaders More leaders with smaller roles Succession planning Leadership development No parallel responses / comments #5 Frustration with volunteers Lack of dependability of volunteers Same volunteers No volunteers No related comments Recognize service / show appreciation for service Increase transparency BOD meet for brainstorming, not stuff