by Brenda | Nov 22, 2012 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Introduction Boards are required to deal with many difficult issues. Certain issues require an immediate decision while others require a timely decision. When the issue is one that is presented by an external source, it is easier to deal with in a board meeting. Many...
by Brenda | Nov 13, 2012 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Introduction Boards which do not have a consistent source of funding are dependent on donors to augment their cash flow. How does a board find donors? How does a board keep donors? These questions are the focus of this article. How to Find Donors There is quite a...
by Brenda | Nov 4, 2012 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Introduction The question I am often asked often is “How does a board manage a strong CEO?” That is a good question. It may be difficult to harness the energy of a strong-minded CEO and should it be done? There is a school of thought that says that the CEO is the most...
by Brenda | Oct 22, 2012 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Introduction Diversity can be seen from a gender perspective or it can include a variety of factors such as multiplicity of thought, geography, age, career, and experience. Why is diversity often associated with placing women on boards? What is diversity and does it...
by Brenda | Sep 22, 2012 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Introduction A board only succeeds if it is a team. Board members are either connected or separate. Studies show that well connected people experience increased happiness, better health and a longer life. First, board members easily connect with other board members...
by Brenda | Sep 17, 2012 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Introduction Do all boards have succession plans? Do current board members really care about who follows them? Is it a matter of thinking, “I’ll do my best when I am here and when I’m gone someone else can take over.” Sometimes boards cannot choose their successors....
