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...
by Paul Zilz | May 9, 2017 | Paul Zilz
Children ask questions that are both profound and require clear, age-appropriate responses. “Why is the sky blue?” Why does the sky have clouds?” “Why is there pink, red, and orange in the sky when the sun sets?” Behind each of these questions is a whole lot of...
by Rose Mercier | Apr 4, 2017 | Rose Mercier
News articles about public agencies can make for fascinating reading, particularly when they disappoint almost everyone who seems to have a stake in the organization’s performance, or if they have achieved status as a lead story. More often than not, it’s about lack...
by Ted Hull | Jan 31, 2017 | Ted Hull
One of the most common questions I’m asked is “How does a Policy Governance® board evaluate its CEO?” Let me suggest that if your board is asking this question, it is asking the wrong one. If you hired someone to build a fence, you wouldn’t (or shouldn’t) evaluate the...
by Ted Hull | Jan 10, 2017 | Ted Hull
Your legal counsel has challenged you with the question: Has your board identified its priorities? Do you know what these priorities are? Your board has a huge responsibility. How is a board member supposed to keep track of everything that goes on within an...
