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Attributes of Highly Effective Boards

by admin | Jan 14, 2025 | Board Governance, Leadership

Why Some Boards Succeed and Others Struggle What makes some Boards truly stand out? It’s a question that many in the world of governance have asked – particularly those with Boards striving to reach the next level. Whether you’re a professional working directly with...

The board has one employee – invest in them

by Colin | Mar 23, 2022 | Board Governance, Leadership

One of the board’s most significant relationships is the one it has with the Executive Director. It must start with the board understanding that the Executive Director is their only direct report and, thus, the focus of their attention, support and collaboration....

What we really mean when we say “provide oversight and monitoring”

by Colin | Mar 16, 2022 | Board Governance, Leadership, Not for Profit

(Hint: Oversight doesn’t mean failure to notice something) Despite its sometimes-negative connotation, in this case oversight refers to the board’s responsibility to oversee the affairs and business of the organization. Monitoring is the process the board employs to...

The leadership partnership – understand your role

by Colin | Mar 9, 2022 | Board Governance, Leadership, Not for Profit

To be clear right from the start, the relationship between the board of directors and the Executive Director in an organization is defined as a “leadership partnership.” Each partner has roles and responsibilities. And when both parties work effectively and...

Understanding inclusion, equity and diversity begins at the board table

by Colin | Mar 2, 2022 | Board Governance, Leadership, Not for Profit, People

“We need more diversity on our board.” Does this sound like a statement you’ve heard – or said – at your board table? Many boards are raising this issue when discussing their board-recruiting strategies. And rightfully so. It’s important for boards to make decisions...

Board-member recruitment matrix

by Colin | Feb 23, 2022 | Board Governance, Leadership, Not for Profit

At the board table, align values not skills. Since there isn’t an oversupply of high-quality board members in most communities, many boards must routinely look for new board members to join and contribute to the organization they serve. In some cases, board-recruiting...

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