Category Archives: Board Member

254. Enhancing Board Orientation Processes.

The church board chairperson acts as a catalyst and instigator, bringing new ideas for improving board operations to the attention of the board members. Every idea may not be adopted, but the chair will not let the board get complacent … (read the rest)

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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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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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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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