by Jannice Moore | Articles, Foresight |
If your board is elected by a membership or the general public, there are some ways you can educate electors about the proper role of a board and make them aware of the qualifications that make a good board member. While doing this does not assure results, it can...
by Richard Stringham | Accountability, Articles |
INTRODUCTION All governing boards are required to evaluate CEO performance. However, when a board is using Policy Governance®, the process of evaluation should follow the principles of Policy Governance, even though the practices of evaluation may vary. In a nutshell,...
by Jannice Moore | Articles, Clarity, Solution |
In a membership organization, the same member may have three potential relationships to the organization. In a service organization for the public, a member of the public may have at least two potential relationships. Following is an example of how you might explain...
by Andrew Bergen | Accountability, Articles, Solution |
A few years ago, my parents were preparing to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. They spoke to my brother and me and designated us to organize an event. My brother and I needed to ensure our parents’ wishes were fulfilled. So, we formed (as small as it was) a...
by Jannice Moore | Accountability, Articles, Foresight |
A standard audit report is based on the auditor’s standards, but does not necessarily provide the board with specific compliance information about its policies. If your board wishes to have the auditor provide an external report on a policy, or a portion of a policy,...