by Richard Stringham | Apr 4, 2024 | Richard Stringham
In my younger career, I reported to a CEO who, in turn, reported to the board of our nonprofit organization. I, along with my colleagues, were responsible to prepare some of the reports which were presented to the board. Through a couple of decades of service in that...
by Richard Stringham | Jan 13, 2022 | Richard Stringham
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...
by Rose Mercier | May 16, 2017 | Rose Mercier
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...