Before the first meeting the incoming board chair confessed to the executive director, “I don’t feel confident about my boardroom skills. I’m nervous. What can I do to improve my competency?” It’s a fair question. It is better to be honest than to fake confidence that will quickly be recognized by the rest of the […]
Managing Board Leaks
Nothing is more frustrating than making a decision at a board meeting and by day’s end the members are asking for details. How did members find out about the discussion just hours after the meeting adjourned? Equally upsetting is a critical discussion at the board table on a sensitive topic only to find out that […]
Board Reading List
Good counsel for an incoming board chair is, “read to lead.” While the advice is sound, it deserves explanation. Every organization has a “governance reading list.” Without exception board members should have access. The chair especially should become fully versed with the bylaws and budget. The Bylaws Bylaws are the rules adopted to guide governance. […]
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