by Brenda | Aug 13, 2013 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Introduction It is difficult to avoid conflict 100% of the time. Therefore, when it does arise it is essential to know the answers to the questions in the full article. It may also be helpful to consider the following: Your need to resolve conflict Your understanding...
by Brenda | Aug 9, 2013 | Conflict Resolution and Mediation
Introduction As we proceed through life we have very little reason to look at our culture if we remain in the same environment. If we venture to new places or new cultures are introduced into our environment, then things change. We need to be able to ask questions in...
by Brenda | Jul 17, 2013 | Conflict Resolution and Mediation
Introduction Governance boards that fail to plan networking strategies fail their organizations. This article notes six illustrations Board Members not knowing who will be in attendance Failure to have key messages prepared Putting people in a pecking order Failing to...
by Brenda | Jul 10, 2013 | Conflict Resolution and Mediation
Introduction Openness and honesty is essential to good governance. This article addresses eig ht questions asked by the best board members. 1. Information Board members and CEOs need good information. They are expected to understand the analytical techniques...
by Brenda | Jun 18, 2013 | Conflict Resolution and Mediation
Introduction An effective School Board Member is one who acts in accordance a specific set of criteria. This article outlines those 13 criteria. Criteria for Effectiveness First, that person is accountable. This means he supports the goals of the School Board; accepts...
by Brenda | May 31, 2013 | Conflict Resolution and Mediation
Introduction Can any person facilitate discussions or does a facilitator need special skills? Some people think that anyone can facilitate discussions. This article contends that this assumption is not true. Not-for-profit, public sector, professional organization,...
by Brenda | May 26, 2013 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Introduction Recently, an article in Forbes indicates that when boards of directors were asked to rank the top weaknesses of their CEO two reasons tied for first place. These were mentoring skills, and board...
by Brenda | May 24, 2013 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Introduction When any entity hires a Strategic Planning Facilitator, it makes certain assumptions. These assumptions can help or hinder the acheivement of the board’s desired outcome. Thererfore, it is essential to consider what the board believes and weight...
by Brenda | May 8, 2013 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Introduction Lately, I have heard so many stories relating how board members’ personal agendas are diverting their boards’ attention away from their governance roles. This article will examine three stories and provide suggestions to improve each situation. 1: The...
by Brenda | Apr 24, 2013 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Introduction There are a variety of mechanisms used to select board members. Certain boards elect their members, others rely on a combination of appointed and elected members and many appoint board members. The latter is the focus of this article. More specifically,...
