by Richard Stringham | May 1, 2018 | Richard Stringham
Often when I look at mission statements and strategic plans and other direction setting documents for organizations, I will find many effort words. Some boards are in the business of “seeking” a better community. Some want to “promote” their cause. Still others...
by Richard Stringham | Apr 3, 2018 | Richard Stringham
Early in our relationship, my wife advised me that I wasn’t much fun when watching movies because I had a tendency to identify inconsistencies in the story line. If Marty travels back to the future after having made changes in the past that affect his family’s...
by Richard Stringham | Jan 30, 2018 | Richard Stringham
In a previous life, I worked at a non-profit organization where I was a direct report to the Executive Director. Board meetings always presented a “crunch time” as we scrambled to prepare reports about what we had been doing in the various programs and projects that...
by Richard Stringham | Oct 24, 2017 | Richard Stringham
These days, we have come to expect remarkable changes in our lives based on technological innovations. Could such innovations apply to governance? In his informative and charming video lectures, Professor Bob Tricker explains how corporate governance has evolved over...
by Richard Stringham | Aug 29, 2017 | Richard Stringham
Does your Board seem excessively overpopulated? Are you thinking a weight loss strategy is in order, but can’t find the right diet? Perhaps it’s time to rethink your governance processes. To illustrate, federations (organizations owned by several organizations) are...
by Richard Stringham | Jul 11, 2017 | Richard Stringham
I expect that the intent and content for an organization’s Annual Report are as much mysteries to most board members as they are to those who read them. After all, when scanning a number of annual reports, the most common elements are the financial statements. Beyond...
