President Archive

Whether you're a new leader or a veteran, you'll find tons of ideas and tips for presidents in the articles below. Find more helpful tools and info on the Parent Group President resources page.

Parent or PTO President—Balancing Your Roles
Many PTO leaders find it challenging to juggle competing roles; our practical advice from someone who’s been there can help.
Don’t Burn Out Your Board!
Creating an organized and energized PTO board can help you have a great year. These tips will help you all get moving in the same direction.
The First 5 Steps for New PTO Presidents
Just elected? You'll be fine if you keep these five steps in mind.
PTO President’s Planning Checklist
Breaking your work into manageable chunks can help you have a successful year. Our checklist of tasks can make it easier.
7 Tasks for New PTO Presidents
Checklist of tasks for newly elected presidents to take care of before the end of the school year.
Embrace Change While Honoring Group Traditions
"But we've always done it this way!" is a frequent response to new ideas and leadership. Here's how to deal with resistance, and increase the odds of your group's success.
Managing Discord on the PTO Board
Disagreements among board members are bound to happen, but they don’t have to be deal breakers.
How To Be a Successful PTO President
Tips and advice for new PTO and PTA presidents.
Don't Do It!
Sometimes it's more important to know what not to do. We outline 12 common mistakes PTOs make and offer positive alternatives.
Use PTO Experience To Get a Job
The skills you develop as a parent leader and school volunteer can give you an edge when going back to work.
Is It Time To Pass the Gavel?
Questions to ask yourself if you're thinking about retiring from your PTO leadership role.
Responding to Criticism
To deal with criticism effectively, leave your emotions out of the conversation.
Are You a Leader or a Manager?
Good leadership and effective management call for different skills. Depending on the situation, you'll need to decide which of those skills to employ.
Three Decisionmaking Methods
These processes for reaching a decision can help parent group leaders get past (or avoid) a stalemate.
Public Speaking: Overcome the Jitters
Some advance preparation and a few best practices will help your next presentation go smoothly despite any butterflies.
23 Dos and Don'ts for Presidents
Get off to a fast start and keep the momentum going all year long with our list of essential dos and don'ts for leaders.
To Build Support, Celebrate Success
Make publicizing your group's good works and thanking the people who contributed to your success a year-end priority.
Build a Strong Executive Board
Working to form a cohesive executive board can pay off in long-term success for your parent group.
Celebrity Leadership Quiz
What’s your leadership style? Find a celebrity match for the way you lead your PTO.
9 Ways To Spot a Micromanager
Do you find yourself giving all the reports, working at every function, and fielding all the questions about your parent group? You just might be a micromanager.

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