by Colin | Aug 25, 2020 | Board Governance, Leadership, Not for Profit
Succession planning is a responsibility that receives far too little attention from most boards. Yet the future success and effectiveness of a board can be increased considerably by a well thought out succession plan. Why should we have a succession plan? The...
by Colin | Aug 19, 2020 | Board Governance, Leadership, Not for Profit
One area of concern for many boards, especially when they are recruiting candidates for director positions is the composition the board. Some want to ensure that they have a lawyer and accountant on the board and others are totally opposed. Opinion is divided on the...
by Colin | Aug 10, 2020 | Board Governance, Not for Profit
We are frequently asked ‘How many directors do we need to have on our board’? The board only needs 3-4 directors to do the actual work of governing (setting the direction for the organization, developing policies, overseeing & monitoring organizational...
by Colin | Jul 28, 2020 | Board Governance, Leadership, Not for Profit
The Chair’s role and responsibilities do not change during a crisis like the current pandemic. The essential role of the Chair generally, and in a crisis, is to manage the board and its work and ensure that the board continues to govern. This is a time when some board...
by Colin | Feb 12, 2020 | Board Governance, Leadership, Not for Profit
When I interview directors from not for profit organizations, we discuss various risks that the organization faces. Issues related to confidentiality, reputation, fraud, cyber-attack and disaster by fire, flood or otherwise, are just a few risks that we touch on. By...
by Colin | Jan 23, 2020 | Board Governance, Leadership, Not for Profit
It can be challenging for volunteer boards when they hire staff and move from an “all hands on deck” working board model to a governance model. It makes a lot of sense to move this direction because it enables the organization to grow and be more effective, but...
