The Rules of the Road - Presented by Stephanie Stephens

What does it really take for a board and staff team to move an organization forward?

In this engaging, hands-on session from Stephanie Stephens, Executive Director of CPRS, participants will dive into a collaborative team experience designed to reveal how leadership, communication, and role clarity naturally emerge under pressure — and how those same dynamics show up in real boardrooms.

Using a creative, interactive exercise (no prior skills required!), we’ll explore six essential “Rules of the Road” for successful board/staff partnerships: direction, trust, accountability, resilience, growth, and shared success.

Perfect for elected officials, general managers, and senior staff in park and recreation agencies and special districts, this session blends insight, laughter, and practical takeaways you can immediately apply back home.

Because when board and staff ride in sync… the journey is a whole lot smoother (and a lot more fun!).