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Practical tools and diagnostics for strengthening governance, leadership pipelines, and board effectiveness in Home Builders Associations and Building Industry Associations.

Builder associations are facing a changing industry, evolving workforce expectations, and new leadership challenges. Resetting the Table helps board members, Executive Officers, governance committees, and emerging leaders ask one essential question:

Is our leadership pipeline strong enough for what comes next?

Written by Dan Dressman, Ed.D., CAE, a longtime association executive and governance researcher, this practical guide combines professional experience, national Executive Officer research, and board-ready tools to help associations strengthen governance from the inside out.

Who This Book Is For

This book is designed for:

  • Home Builders Association and Building Industry Association board members

  • Executive Officers and association professionals

  • Governance and nominating committees

  • Emerging leaders preparing for board service

  • State and local association leaders planning board retreats or strategic planning sessions

What the Book Helps Associations Do ‍

Resetting the Table provides practical frameworks to help association leaders:

  • Evaluate the strength of their leadership pipeline

  • Improve board recruitment and governance planning

  • Broaden participation in association leadership

  • Strengthen committee engagement

  • Support emerging leaders

  • Facilitate board retreat and governance conversations

  • Align governance practices with the future of the housing industry

Ideal for Board Retreats and Governance Planning

This book can be used as a discussion guide for:

  • Board retreats

  • Strategic planning sessions

  • Governance committee meetings

  • Executive Officer leadership discussions

  • Emerging leader programs

  • Leadership pipeline reviews

Each chapter includes Executive Discussion & Board Reflection questions designed to help boards move from conversation to action.

Included Governance Tools

The book includes practical appendices and diagnostics, including:

  • Board Retreat Implementation Toolkit

  • Board Diversity Self-Assessment

  • Association Leadership Pipeline Template

  • Governance Scorecard Diagnostic Tool

  • Board Commitment Checklist

  • Key Leadership Commitments for Builder Associations

Bulk Orders for Board Retreats ‍

Bulk copies are available for associations, board retreats, leadership programs, and governance planning sessions. It’s also available on Amazon. Click on this link to order from Amazon: https://a.co/d/0evThlX1

For pricing and availability, contact:

Dressman Strategies, LLC
Email:dan@dressmanstrategies.com
Website:www.dressmanstrategies.com

Call to Action ‍

Strengthen your board. Develop your next generation of leaders. Reset the table for the future of your association.

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