Do you sometimes feel that your Board meetings are a waste of time? Join the club. Board meetings are often viewed by participants as necessary evils, perfunctory, and filled with “blah, blah, blah” reports. Here are some ideas to make your Board meeting more strategic, engaging, and worthwhile. *First, make sure that you have a Strategy for the future! The … [Read more...] about Your Strategic Board Agenda
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Executive Committees: 4 tips for balancing efficiency with board engagement
As a consultant, I’m not a big fan of executive committees. As a board chair, I appreciate how they can help the board and CEO. I try to be vigilant about our executive committee. Surprised to find this blog about rumors helpful (How rumors undermine staff trust—and 6 ways to quell them), I’ve recast the recommendations for nonprofit boards and CEOs. Document, distribute, … [Read more...] about Executive Committees: 4 tips for balancing efficiency with board engagement