Strategic Leadership Archives - The Governance Coach

Should your Board be Governing for Disruption?

Posted by Richard Stringham
On August 14, 2019
Ends, Executive Limitations, Strategic Focus, Strategic Leadership

If you observe boards over time, you start to see some interesting patterns. A couple of decades ago, boards of non-profits were prone to direct their CEOs to enter into partnerships. Closer examination would reveal that it wasn’t just boards that were pushing partnerships; much was driven by funding agencies, particularly government funding agencies. From […]

When Boards Make Big Changes and Govern with Purpose

Posted by Paul Zilz
On December 11, 2018
Board Leadership, Governance Improvement, Strategic Leadership

Remember the last time you moved or renovated? My wife and I are making major renovations to our main floor in the house. Wow! What an endeavor! As well as you try to anticipate the various decisions that must be made, there are always 100 more that arise because of contingencies. Same with a move! […]

Make a Real Strategic Difference: Stop Managing and Start Governing!

Posted by Paul Zilz
On October 10, 2017
Clear Delegation, Governance Improvement, Policy Governance System, Strategic Focus, Strategic Leadership

I recently observed a board meeting where the board discussed whether or not to renew a contract with one of the organization’s vendors. Clearly, a majority of board members and the Executive Director were frustrated by a perceived lack of responsiveness from this vendor, and alternatives had been explored. Inevitably, someone asked if a motion […]