Mary Hiland chats with Steven Bowman about the Board’s role in making the choices that create the future for the communities they serve.
What are the various kinds of people that make boards go off-track?
Learn to deal with bad behaviour instead of being too “polite”.
The importance of knowing your vision statement and its relationship to making decisions and asking questions.
What is the culture you need for the organization, and how do you know you’re meeting that goal?
“Are you doing this to prove, or are you doing this to create?”
Many boards focus excessively on operational details, which can detract from high-level strategic discussions. Prioritizing key strategic issues by placing them at the forefront of meetings ensures directors address them when energy and focus are optimal.