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We’ve Always Done it This Way…

We’ve Always Done it This Way…

As I cleared away the remainder of our Easter ham this week, I was reminded of an old story.  “Mom, why do you always cut the end off the ham before cooking it?” asked the youngster. “Well, that’s the way my mother always did it.”  “But why did she do it...
Boards In The Future

Boards In The Future

What will board composition be like in the future?  When thinking about future board members there is a danger in assuming everyone in a demographic grouping is alike.  However, there are some basic similarities that reflect the characteristics of different...
Who Makes A Good Board Member?

Who Makes A Good Board Member?

I’m often asked what qualities distinguish a good board member from a not-so-good member, so that boards can try to recruit the former.  In my opinion, there are three qualities.  The first is a comprehensive understanding of the Policy Governance®...