While there are many methods of building a pipeline of potential Board members and leaders, one that is very effective is to create an ‘emerging leaders’ or ‘rising stars’ group.
Picture this. You’ve just completed a two-day annual planning workshop with your Board of Directors, set against a backdrop that encourages free thinking, new ideas, lots of time for networking,
The board types described here range from those that are heavily involved in operations (usually in small organizations with little or no staff) to those with little or no operational
Governance structures can be organized based on where they stand on a continuum between pure policy and pure administrative boards. The former develops policy and hires an executive director for
Board Fiduciary Duties Fiduciary duty equates with loyalty and encompasses the four main legal principles: The duty to act in the best interests of the organization The duty to disclose
Roberts Rules of Order are one of the most accepted forms of meeting management procedures. While it hard to believe, they were developed in the 1800’s (not a typo!) Yes,
How to Rise to a Point of Order Whenever a member believes that the Chair has made a mistake or a wrong decision, the member may rise to the point
by the ASAE Foundation Some boards have what it takes to consistently perform at the highest level—and the best have qualities in common. Here’s what the highest-performing boards can tell
Most board members want to make sure that they are diligent in fulfilling their responsibility to oversee the affairs of the organization. Regular monitoring of staff performance regarding achievement of
