Better Committee and Board Meetings

Extending the Life of Committees
By Bob Harris, CAE “Committees begin the year with enthusiasm. They receive assignments from the board and authority from the bylaws. An orientation and policies point them in the right direction. Volunteer groups supplement the work of the board, vet ideas, engage members, and develop future leaders. They can tackle tough issues, create new programs…
March 4, 2021
Governance Efficiencies
By Bob Harris, CAE “In a regional webinar on good governance the chief elected president said, ‘Bob taught us these practices years ago. We adopted them and now have a more efficient board.’ When meeting with boards I ask how the governance routines came about. The common answer, ‘We’ve always done it this way.’…
March 4, 2021
Why Rules of Order Should Guide and Not Rule
Rules of order are essential to any governing body. They give structure and guidance where other governing documents may fall short. That does not mean we should put them on a pedestal and reference them for every action taken. Nor should they be referenced every time a motion needs to be made or hinder forward…
January 22, 2021