One of the key elements of a high performing Board, is the presence of a mandatory mentoring system for new Board members. If this is something you believe your new Board members would welcome, then here are some guidelines we have found useful when designing mentoring programs for new Board members.
Getting new Directors to where they need to be - Developing induction programs that work
The day a person joins the leadership team on a board of directors is the day they become liable for the decisions of the board. Preparing new board members for this responsibility is the function of a well-designed board induction program.
Ending micromanagement around the Boardroom: A primer for Directors
Have you ever been trapped in a Board meeting that has totally lost its focus? Do you dread Board or staff meetings that achieve little or nothing? Sometimes, without even knowing it, any Director can waste the time of the Board by leaning into operations rather than strategic governance. So how do you handle the toxic trap of micromanagement?
How can we make our online board meetings more effective?
With current increased uncertainty and complexity, it may be tempting to put off the board meetings for your board or committee because you can’t meet face-to-face. But do you really need to cancel or simply pivot?
The Key to Becoming an Extraordinary Leader is Consciousness
When you see the results of these successful nonprofit organizations, you are seeing the extraordinary work of conscious leaders. The leadership qualities of the chief executive can have a profound effect on the ability of a nonprofit organization to perform effectively.
How to remove an under-performing Director with care and respect
Removing an underperforming Board member is an exercise that must be handled with care especially if the director in question still feels passionately about the organization, but are unsuitable for future tenure.