2019 New Year's Resolution to Become a Better Board
We tend to recognize that as individuals we always have opportunities to improve and at this time of year, many of us make New Year’s resolutions to improve in this or that area of our lives. We also
Tip #40 Address Troublesome Board Member Behaviors
Obviously, the best way to address troublesome board member behaviors is to prevent these behaviors from occurring in the first place. In this email message we will first identify some common troublesome board
Tip #39 Establish Ground Rules for Effective Board Meetings
Board meetings run more smoothly and produce better decisions when board members are clear about board meeting expectations and are committed to complying with these expectations. Clear shared expectations prompt
Tip # 38 What Characteristics to Look for When Recruiting Board Members
John Carver, the developer of the Policy Governance® model, recommends that boards strive to recruit board members with the following characteristics: “Are visionary, able to create alternate
Tip #37 Not to Engage in Foresight: An Ethical Failure?
Boards are responsible for and are accountable for the wellbeing and performance of the organizations that they govern. As our society and our communities evolve, as technologies develop, as needs and
Tip #36 Develop Successful Future Board Leaders
Begin by developing a board culture that supports the continued development of each and every board member and the board as a whole. In addition to a strong new board member orientation program, make continuing
Tip #35 Qualities of a Successful Board Chair
As we have said in the previous Tip for Effective Boards, the board chair is neither the boss of the chief executive nor the boss of the board. The role of the board chair is to serve the board by ensuring
Tip #34 Is the Board Chair the Boss?
In the clarity of roles and relationships delineated in the Policy Governance® model, the board chair is neither the boss of the chief executive nor the boss of the board. With respect to the board chair and the