by Brenda | Mar 28, 2013 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Introduction In 1997, the Provincial Government reduced the number of school boards from 27 to 10. In 2004, the number was reduced to four English and one French school board. On March 26, 2013, the Minister of Finance announced that, as of September, the...
by Brenda | Mar 13, 2013 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Introduction Everyone experiences conflict. However it is important to understand what conflict is and why it occurs. Further, what brings some conflicts to a quick and peaceful resolution while others balloon into out of control battles? Most people like to think it...
by Brenda | Feb 28, 2013 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Introduction For non-profit organizations, choosing a board is a significant and vitally important task. A variety of pressures attempt to influence and sway this decision-making process. The choices made directly determine the effectiveness of the non-profit or...
by Brenda | Feb 19, 2013 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Introduction Boards often experience conflict. Issues arise for a myriad of reasons related to personal agendas, personal opinions, and power struggles. In conflict situations board members have choices. They can accept the ongoing conflict as the norm, resign from...
by Brenda | Jan 30, 2013 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Introduction Often there is confusion between open meetings, closed sessions and closed meetings. Therefore, it is essential to create a distinction prior to examining the benefits and drawbacks of closed meetings. This article outlines these differences, outlines...
