Townhall Meeting on Leadership & Governance
Transcript of Townhall Meeting on Leadership & Governance
Townhall Meeting on Leadership & Governance
April 28, 2021
Presenters
Klaus Kjaer, MD MBAGovernance ChairIncoming Vice President
Ted Yaghmour, MD, FASAMember Value ChairIncoming President
DeLaine Bender, CAEExecutive Directorm
Discussion Objectives
Ideas Provide a forum for questions, ideas and constructive feedback
Partnership Introduce SOAP’s new management partner, AMR
Opportunities Promote opportunities to volunteer
Structure Describe SOAP’s new committee structure
Engagement Reinforce opportunities to engage with SOAP
Strategy Introduce mission, vision, core values and strategic pillars
Accomplishments Describe evolution of SOAP’s governance structure
Vision Share the vision of SOAP’s leadership
Vision of a Strategy-Driven Society
Accomplishments and ActivitiesModifications to bylawsNew management team Committee restructure Special interest groups Policies and procedures
Governance Journey
Leadership Structure
Steering committees are small, strategic bodies – strategy oriented Subcommittees and task forces – action oriented Deliver programs, initiatives and materials aligned with SOAP’s mission,
vision and core values, and in support of the strategic pillars
Board of Directors
Steering Committees Management Company
decision role
advisory/working roleadvisory role
Subcommittees
working role
Task Forces
working role
Special Interest Groups
Committees of the Board
Executive Finance Annual Meeting/Live Events Education Governance Intersociety Member Value Research
Annual Meeting/Live Events
PurposeOversee the development and delivery of live in-person events and virtual programming, with the goal of enhancing professional development and opportunities for members to network and knowledge share
Areas of Responsibility1) Programmatic elements of the
Annual Meeting and other live events
2) Delivery mechanisms/virtual platforms
3) Scientific and social programs4) In-person meeting locations5) Opportunities for supporters
and sponsors
Education Committee
PurposeManage the development of asynchronous online educational content, non-conference CME offerings, program innovation, fellowship program opportunities and curriculum updates, and patient educational materials
Areas of Responsibility1) Professional Development: Learning
resources (simulations, technology, clinical resources, etc.)
2) Trainee Curriculum: Mentorship, fellowship directory, subspecialty-specific training resources, networking
3) Patient Education4) Multidisciplinary Education: Materials
for non-anesthesiology clinicians, resources to raise awareness about obstetric anesthesiology
Governance Committee
PurposeProvide guidance on governance matters and maintain the integrity of governance documentsImprove the performance of the society by identifying gaps in competencies or demographics, recommending structural and process improvements, and recruiting potential future leaders
Areas of Responsibility1) Leadership: Board nominations,
elections, orientation and assessment
2) Member Engagement: Committee appointments and special interest group charters
3) Infrastructure: Policies, procedures, processes and bylaws; governance assessment
Intersociety Committee
PurposeDefine best practices in collaboration with other professional societiesManage interprofessional initiatives related to optimizing maternal and fetal safety
Areas of Responsibility1) Joint work products that benefit
members and the profession2) Intersociety partnerships and
international outreach initiatives3) Centers of Excellence program4) Consensus statements, practice
advisories and interim recommendations for providers and patients
Member Value Committee
PurposeEnhance the member experience, including assessing and enhancing the portfolio of member benefits, improving the delivery and communication of benefits, and devising strategies to recruit, retain and engage members
Areas of Responsibility1) Experience: Ensure members
receive year-round value and engagement
2) Communication: Communicate in effective and beneficial ways
3) Inclusivity: Ensure a welcoming and inclusive society
4) Awareness: Enhance SOAP’s visibility nationally and internationally
Research Committee
PurposeCoordinate SOAP’s support of and participation in research initiatives to further the practice of obstetric anesthesiology and the optimization of maternal and fetal health
Areas of Responsibility1) Mentorship: Research
mentorship, Young Investigators Grant
2) Abstract and case report selection for the Annual Meeting
3) Research Collaboration: Multi-institution research initiatives through the research network, research-related surveys involving SOAP members
Call for Committee Interest
Launches Monday, May 3Open to all members Pool of volunteers for working groups aligned with committeesWorking groups (subcommittees and task forces) Emerge from action plan Populated with volunteers from the pool Complete work defined in the action plan
One-year placement in working groupsNo automatic rollovers
Join a Special Interest Group
Coming in June Point of Care UltrasoundMaternal Health Inequities
Open to all members Focus is engagement, community-building and knowledge sharing;
not work products
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SOAP Team
Alexa BellProject Coordinator
Rachel Hight, MBADirector, Business Solutions
Trey GiffordAssociation Administrator
Molly Marsh, CMPDirector, Education & Events
Will Engle, CMPAssistant Director, Education & Events
Delphine Tanner, CMP-HCManager, Education & Events
Melissa Wilson, CEM, CAEDeputy Director
Support Areas for SOAP
AssociationManagement
Education & Event Services
Technology & Creative Services
Reminders & Key Dates
Member vote – ends May 1Call for committee interest – May 3-21Business Meeting (Meeting of the Members) – May 12 Register on Member Landing Page
53rd Annual Meeting – May 13-16SOAP/Japanese Forum – May 21-22
Questions