Is This Where We Want To Be Going?

The Florida District Board Of Directors, as we move forward with full implementation of the Carver Model of Policy Governance, is deeply involved with the Ends statement. My understanding is that Ends is a statement of “When we get there, what will we be?” not a statement of “How are we going to get there?”.

The Ends statement is critical with regard to making the transition to a Board that is concerned with governance, planning and policy making and passing Operations over to the District Executive, Mary Higgins, and the Program Council. The Board defines the longer-term destination (i.e.- what the results will be, who will be involved and what it will cost) and the prohibitions (e.g.- unlawful, imprudent or in violation of commonly accepted professional ethics). Within those parameters the District Executive and Program Council are free to use their imagination, creativity and expertise to plan and execute the trip.

The process of determining Ends is really tough work. It requires careful thinking and listening to each other. What follows (on page 2) is our very first ENDS draft. It will change, perhaps significantly, as it is refined with your help. PLEASE LET US HEAR FROM YOU WITH YOUR THOUGHTS AND IDEAS

— ED PORTEUS, FDUUA PRESIDENT