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161. Governance — “Seeing that things are run properly”
In his book Corporate Governance. Principles, Policies and Practices (Oxford, 2012; second edition, page 4), Bob Tricker observes that “executive management is responsible for running the enterprise, but the governing board ensures that it is running in the right … (read the rest)
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160. What Should a Board Chair Expect from Church Board Members?
All church board members are volunteers, including the board chair. Motivations to serve in these capacities vary greatly. What level of service and commitment should a church board chair expect from such ‘voluntary’ board members? If this kind of service … (read the rest)
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159. Case Study # 11. The Accountability Vacuum.
[Although the story in this case study may seem to resemble a real situation, the names, places and actual circumstances do not describe any actual church, church board, pastor or chairperson.]
Bob pondered the proposed agenda for the next church … (read the rest)
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Tagged Board accountability, board culture of accountability, lead pastor accountability
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158. “Janus” Vision for Church Board Chairs.
In the world of ancient Rome the god Janus portrayed the changing year, with a countenance facing in two directions. In a sense such a image portrays the constant 
attitude of a non-profit board chairperson — respectful and aware of … (read the rest)
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157. Setting the Tone at the Top — a Board Chair’s Responsibility
Recent assessments about what went wrong with significant failed companies keep pointing to leadership and governance as a primary factor. For some reason the board did not exercise due diligence in stewarding the corporate mission and values. I wonder what … (read the rest)
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