Category: Board Development
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Good telephone board meetings
I previously wrote about how not to run a board meeting. That post presumed it was an in-person meeting. What about telephone meetings? Occasionally, boards must meet by phone either…
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How Not to Run a Board Meeting
I recently observed two of my pet peeves about board meetings in the same meeting. 1. Orally report on past activities, when there was plenty of time to put the…
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How often should your board meet?
I’ve had this question come up in conversation a few times in the last month. There is, of course, no pat answer. Here are some factors that would lead me…
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The Executive Director v. the Board
I’m often asked by Executive Directors to give advice as to the division of responsibilities between the staff and board. Here’s my two cents. The traditional view is the following:…
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Asking your board for money
I recently heard Nick Fellers of For Impact present. Great speaker if you ever have the opportunity. One of the things he suggested that rang true for me is the…