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Author Archives: Dr. Larry Perkins
253. Organizational Health and Governance
Research shows that organizational health arises from an agency’s capacity to “align around a clear vision, strategy and culture; to execute with excellence; and to renew the organization’s focus over time….”(http://www.mckinsey.com/insights/organization/the_hidden_value_of_organizational_health_and_how_to_capture_it; A.De Smet, B. Schaninger, M. Smith; April 2014). While … (read the rest)
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Tagged Organizational health and its improvement
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252. When do You Step Down as Church Board Chair?
Sooner or later every church board chairperson has to ask — is it time for a change? You may have served one term or five terms, but at some point you have to consider whether to continue in the role. … (read the rest)
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Tagged Resigning as board chair, Stepping down as board chair
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251. “Trust and Tension” — Managing the ‘Tone’ of a Church Board
In a November 2014 interview D. Beatty (a faculty person at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto) stated that the role of a corporate board chair is to bring “individuals with the right mix of talents together, utilizing … (read the rest)
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250. Church Boards — Who Cares?
For the most part church boards operate behind the scenes in congregational life. Church members have very little idea about the nature of the board’s work or responsibility or what happens in its meetings. Only when things are in crisis … (read the rest)
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249. Church Boards, Transformation and Leadership.
Often the rap against church boards is their perceived opposition to change. Frequently populated by older members of the congregation, they have a reputation for being conservative, reactionary and sometimes intransigent. Instead of leading change, they get characterized as the … (read the rest)
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