Galvin and Associates

Galvin and Associates https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Articles Complete a board self-assessment Highlight board members About Commit to ongoing learning Problem: Board members lack key knowledge or skills Problem: Board policies overly detailed Problem: Reports are too detailed Clients Problem: Board members don’t understand financial reports Problem: Board is neglecting succession planning Problem: Board policies difficult to use Problem: Board is not providing support for the leader Problem: Board unclear regarding strategy Problem: Organizational leader is ineffectual Problem: Board meetings usually go late Problem: Board has parking lot meetings Problem: Executive committee usurps authority Problem: Tension between the organizational leader and board chair Problem: Board does not monitor results Problem: Board members don’t want to learn Problem: Board members fail to represent the organization Problem: Board gets dragged into micromanaging Problem: Board is too large Problem: Board manual too long Problem: Board member is divisive Problem: Board does not monitor financial condition Problem: Board wants additional staff in meetings Problem: Board chair facilitates poorly Problem: Board struggles to provide accountability Problem: Board is unsure about mandatory reporting Problem: Board unclear regarding desired outcomes Problem: Board members violating confidentiality Problem: Board afraid to act in a financial crisis Problem: Board members arrive unprepared Problem: Board member is behaving badly Problem: Board does not steward resources well Problem: Organization is underperforming Problem: Board bounces back and forth between governing and managing Problem: Board intervenes too slowly or too quickly Problem: Board does not monitor income Problem: Board members are disengaged Problem: Board communicates poorly Problem: Board keeps giving advice Problem: Board does not use existing policies Problem: Board members don’t speak up Schedule board retreats Books Secure outside coaching Solutions