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NOTE : This
registration is for participating in an individual
session as well as access to the session recording and materials. To register anyone
affiliated with your school for access to the whole
series (access to all sessions and recordings), please refer to the School Wide Registration page.
BUILDING BETTER BOARDS
Bias in the Boardroom:
How to Create a Bias Aware Board for Better Decision Making
with Mark Crotty, Executive Director of NWAIS
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 3:00-4:30 PM PT
4:00-5:30 PM MT
Session Description
19th century physician Paul Broca said, ”The least questioned assumptions are often the most questionable.” The truth in this statement points to our inherent biases. In this workshop we’ll examine different biases and how they can affect how boards operate, both by considering some theory and by digging into illustrative case studies.
To view session details for the rest of the series, please visit our Building Better Boards page.
Meet Our Facilitator
 Mark Crotty, Executive Director, NWAIS
Mark Crotty is in his 40th year of working in independent school education, and his fourth as Executive Director of NWAIS. Before coming here, he served as head of St. John’s Episcopal School in Dallas. There he spearheaded improving relations, particularly on the board and vestry level, between the school and its parent church. Before St. John’s, Mark held many different positions at Greenhill School in Dallas and the Episcopal School of Acadiana in Lafayette, LA. His first experience with school governance came when he served as the initial board chair of a small school that, while 20 years old, had never had a board. Since then, Mark has also served on the standards committee and boards of the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest and The Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools. A prolific writer and presenter, Mark has worked with schools, boards, and associations all over the country with his powerful workshops and presentations.
Series Overview
In this series of workshops, attendees will explore the role of trustee, and provide a space for board members to learn from national thought leaders, experienced board chairs, heads of school and association leadership.
Offered throughout the year, each workshop has a theme for board improvement and actionable steps to move your school forward. Previously this workshop was recommended for those new to the role, but feedback was that it was universally valuable. All independent school board members are encouraged to attend.
Making the Most of Building Better Boards
Attendees can register for individual workshops or your board can register for full access for the series. All registrations include access to session recordings. If you have registered individually, the recording is for your own reference and should not be shared. If you register as a board, you are welcome to share the recording with anyone affiliated with your school.
Registration
Registration is now open! This registration is for participating in an individual session. All registrations to individual sessions include access to the session recording and resource materials. Each registrant will receive emails before and after the session with access and resource links for their personal use. Access is non-transferable and
links should not be shared. If you would like full access to sessions and recordings for your school and board, please consider registering for School Wide Registration.
Pricing
Single Workshop Registration (Includes access to workshop, recording, and session materials*.)
Member Schools | $55 per session
Non-Members | $85 per session
* Links to recordings and materials will remain active until August 29, 2025, so they may be used and reviewed throughout the school year and summer.
Cancellation
Substitutions for registrations may be made any time prior to the session at no extra charge. Written cancellations received by 24-hours before the start time of the session are eligible for a refund after a $20 cancellation fee. Any cancellations received after the 24-hour window will be ineligible for refunds.
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