2:45-3:45 p.m

28-B. Interested in Growth? Make Sure Your Board is Prepared

Growth is a popular topic among leaders of aging services organizations striving to meet the needs of the rapidly expanding older population. However, these leaders must remember that growth brings the prospect of significant change for organizations and the boards that govern them. This session will help ensure that your board is fully prepared for growth, whether your organization is expanding its services, footprint, or customer base. Presenters will offer strategies to help guide your board as it evaluates your organization's capacity for growth, determines how it should grow, and develops the decision-making processes needed to manage growth. You'll return home with practical strategies to help your organization establish the strategic governance required for future success.

• Diane Burfeindt, Managing Principal, Trilogy Connect — Cogan Station, PA, USA
• Stephen Fleming, Executive-in-Residence, Appalachian State University — Greensboro, NC, USA
• Libby Bush, President and CEO, Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community Inc — Asheville, NC, US