New Porsche Macan SUV To Be Pure Electric
Porsche has announced that the replacement for the current Macan SUV will become fully electric. Details about the new Porsche Macan are still scarce, but Porsche has confirmed that it will run on the Premium Platform Electric architecture, which is co-developed with Audi. It has also confirmed that it鈥檒l use a similar 800-volt electric drive system to the Taycan, which suggests it could share that car鈥檚 ultra-rapid 350kW charging ability. We also know that the new Macan will be built in Porsche鈥檚 Leipzig plant. It鈥檚 the location of current Macan, Cayenne and Panamera production, and opened in 2002 with the production of the original Porsche Cayenne. A specific release date for the new Porsche Macan is to be confirmed, but production should begin at the start of next decade. Porsche says that by 2022 it will be investing more than six billion euros into electric mobility, and that by 2025, 50% of all new vehicles in its range could have an electric drive system of some sort. Will you be pleased to see the Macan join Porsche's expanding electric car range?
In placing such items in this category, board president and Executive Director are assuming, based on past practice as well as relevant bylaw language and board policy, that such items are appropriate for Executive Committee decision-making. The next agenda category includes those items that would be appropriate for executive committee discussion and/or referral to the full board as action items or as information items. In this instance, the Board President and Executive Director are making the judgment that that the executive committee lacks authority to act directly on such items. Their discussion of such items during the Executive Committee meeting may lead to recommendations for future action by the board as a whole but the Executive Committee will stop short of making a decision on its own. By working with an executive committee agenda organized in this manner, the members will use their meeting time much more effectively and efficiently, resulting in decisions on matters that are appropriate for executive committee action. More importantly, they will lay the groundwork for effective decision-making by the board as a whole by reviewing, and if appropriate, making recommendations for board action for items that must be handled by the full Board of Directors.
They will also avoid spending unnecessary time on information items that require no real discussion or board deliberation. As a result of such a meeting process, the executive committee can then construct an agenda for the full board meeting that places priority on action items. It can be seen that by taking care of its own work in an effective way, the executive committee facilitates effective decision-making by the board as a whole. An executive committee meeting agenda planning form can be found at the end of the article. As important as the Executive Committee is, it's only one part of the total committee structure. You can't begin to talk about an effective board without talking about committees of the board. They do the bulk of the work of the organization, thereby freeing the full board for attention to matters like long range financial planning and policy development. An effective committee structure helps to increase the involvement of board members because it gives them an opportunity to use their skills and experience.
They provide a training ground for future leaders -- both for individuals who are currently board members as well as non-board members who may be asked to serve on the board in the future. They increase the visibility and outreach of the organization by including non-board members in committee membership. Committees provide a means for information to flow from the community, clients, and line staff to the board. Committees also give members the chance to freely and discuss issues in an informal setting. Finally, committees serve as excellent problem-solving and decision-making groups because of their small size. Written Committee Description. First, there should be a written description of what is expected of each committee to guide the chair and members. The description should summarize the purpose of the committee, its composition and selection procedure, and the specific duties of the committee. There is a sample of a fund development committee description at the end of the article. An effective committee chair.
The next element is an effective chairperson. In general, the committee chair should a board member. This helps to assure that the leadership of the committee is "in sync" with that of the Board as a whole. In seeking an effective chair, we're looking for two things: content knowledge and experience relevant to the work of the committee as well as proven leadership and people skills that will be essential if the committee is to work effectively. Depending on the size of the organization, the committee chair will be responsible for preparing agendas for the meetings, assigning responsibilities to committee members and doing some of the follow-up to make sure assigned work is being done by members. In some instances, paid professional staff may be assigned to assist the committee chair but this is not always the case. Members thoughtfully appointed. The next element of committee effectiveness is members who have been thoughtfully appointed.