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...
by Brenda | Jan 21, 2013 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Introduction Every time I read about the notion that governance boards are unclear about their role, I wonder what is happening to cause this concern. This article outlines some of the reasons board members are unclear, the components of the governance role and the...
by Brenda | Dec 12, 2012 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Introduction Board governance is always a timely topic. Understanding what is expected of boards and putting it into practice are two different things. As your board begins 2013 ask yourself whether your board is as effective as it could be. This article outlines...
by Brenda | Dec 10, 2012 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Introduction Lately, I have been following conversations about boards being run as businesses. Therefore, I thought I would write my thoughts on this topic. There are pros and cons to this approach. However, I believe there is a happy medium. This article addresses...
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...
