Secrets of an Effective Board Chair

On some Boards, directors rotate taking a stint in the Chair’s position. Whether it’s your “turn” or it’s going to be, or you want to sharpen your knowledge and skills for your current stint as Chair, here’s what you need to know. Learn aspects of the oft-heard word “governance” that can elevate you and your board to high performance. Pick up tips on dealing with the things that make the Chair’s job different from the directors’ jobs in general, and without a ‘pay differential.’ Explore the aspects of the job you may not discover until there’s a crisis.

  • Learn what you need to know about rules of order and making board meeting more effective.
  • Learn quick steps to handling difficult directors.
  • Explore what a high performing board specifies as the information it wants regularly to balance compliance/relevance/volume.
  • Uncover board self assessments and how you benefit from them.
  • Gather tips and ideas for making your board one to be proud of and one that attracts the best director candidates.

Program Length

From 1 hour to 3 hours. Discuss learning points for the time slot you have.

Primary Audience

Chairs of boards, directors.

 

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