A strong board chair-chief executive partnership requires both individuals to fully understand their individual roles as well as overlapping responsibilities. This infographic outlines key leadership duties that factor into a strong relationship, and how they are often divided. (Note - this is...
To be effective, a board chair must have a high level of engagement, but interference in daily management creates challenges. So how does one keep a new chair in the loop but out of the weeds? #boardroles
This article offers encouragement to board chairs and executive directors to invest in building trust - this article is a useful companion article to other advice that focuses on roles and responsibilities. #boardchair #executivedirector
This article explores: The downside risks of failed or failing board-CEO partnerships; The causes of board-CEO power struggles and mistrust; The key elements of a successful board-CEO relationship; and Action steps to get the board and CEO “in tune” and pitch perfect. ...
Advice to board chairs about fostering a healthy board culture that provides a foundation for the board's work. #boards #boardchair #culture
A strong partnership between the chief executive and board chair is essential to leading an effective organization. But how do these general roles manifest in key responsibilities, such as fundraising or board meetings? This downloadable chart offers one way the responsibilities may be...
One of the key ingredients to nonprofit success is a constructive partnership between the board chair and the chief executive/executive director (if the organization has staff). This resource includes answers to frequently asked questions about board chair-CEO communications. #boardchair ...
This article offers advice for both short-term and long-term solutions when you have a leadership gap on the board. #boardroles #boardchair
Many organizations report challenges with identifying someone both ready and willing to be the next board chair. This article offers some practical suggestions for building a board leadership pipeline. #boardchair
Reflections from experience about what characteristics and qualities can help someone be an effective board chair. #boardchair