See also Leadership Resources
Board Effectiveness.
A guide to the basic elements of board effectiveness.
Ten Mistakes That Boards Make.
A guide to ten common mistakes made by not-for-profit boards. Questions for each of the ten areas provide a discussion guide.
Role of the Board Chair.
The board chair leads the board in improved performance and forms the cornerstone of the critical and constructive partnership with the CEO/director. Here is a position profile and priority tasks for effectiveness.
Annual Reports for Not-for-Profit Boards.
A summary guide to the basic elements and best practices for annual reports for not-for-profit boards.
Effective Meetings.
Too much of our lives is spent in meetings. Why then do we tolerate so much of our time being wasted? Effective meetings happen by design, not by accident. Here is a way forward.
Board Self-evaluation.
High performing boards engage in critical self-assessment, just as they would expect from their senior staff. Here is an overview of principles, processes and procedures for self-evaluation.
Selecting Your CEO.
Selecting your CEO/director is the single most important act of any not-for-profit board. Follow the research-based steps for greater success.
Evaluating Your CEO.
An introductory guide for Board members with suggested guidelines and procedures.
Succession Management.
Succession planning too often devolves to replacement planning. Succession management is strategic, planned, deliberate and led. Here are critical steps in the process.
