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Why the Board Chair Should Not Interpret the Board’s Directives to the CEO?

Posted by Richard Stringham
On January 13, 2022
Any Reasonable Interpretation, Board Chair Role, Board Communication, One Voice

When I first began governance consulting, I often ran into a misconception that the Board Chair was the CEO’s boss. I don’t encounter that nearly so often these days; but an odd remnant of that view still pops up – some think that the Chair should be the board’s spokesperson to the CEO. If I […]

Who Can I Talk To?

Posted by Rose Mercier
On May 16, 2017
Board Communication, One Voice

A question that often arises as a board is considering adopting or has recently implemented Policy Governance® is whether board members can still talk to staff or others in the organization. Others, including staff, can also share this uncertainty. I am not surprised that this question is so frequently asked. Policy Governance asks boards to be […]