The executive director role is uniquely different from members of the board, other managers, and employees, yet this role is connected with all of them. In forming a list of interview questions, it helps to think about the duties that an executive director is expected to perform and how that role relates to, and interacts…
Large or small, every board of directors should hold an orientation for new board members because it benefits the organization, including the scope of people it serves. All boards have a unique set of dynamics and expectations. An effective new board member orientation will be carried out by key individuals using a specific structure. Regardless…
As a whole, the board of directors bears a legal responsibility to govern a corporation. Fulfilling that responsibility encompasses many individual roles and responsibilities. Each board member brings different strengths, talents, and abilities to the board. When board members merge…
As a whole, the board is collectively responsible for moving the company towards forward progression by directing the company’s affairs. A Non-Executive Director shares many of the same responsibilities as an Executive Director, but he/she is not an employee of the company and is not a part of the executive management team. Non-executive Directors have…
State corporation laws require every corporation to designate a corporate secretary. Corporate law allows corporations the latitude to outline the powers and duties of the Corporate Secretary in their by-laws. While corporations can customize the job description of the Corporate Secretary, we can identify some general industry guidelines.
The success of every board depends upon the collaboration and melding of ideas of the board members. According to Frank Martinelli, President of the Center for Public Skills Training, every board has three broad areas of responsibility including: Planning and policy development Community and organizational development Fundraising and support development Effective boards of directors move…
Writing a motion for a board meeting isn’t difficult, but it does take some forethought. Perhaps you’ve been to a board meeting where someone filed a motion and so many amendments followed it that the final version didn’t remotely resemble the original wording. A well-written motion is specific, unique, and concise. By writing a clear…
The terms consent agenda and consent calendar are interchangeable terms. A consent agenda is a board meeting practice that groups routine business and reports into one agenda item. The consent agenda can be approved in one action, rather than filing motions on each item separately. Using a consent agenda can save boards anywhere from a…
Attending a board meeting for the first time can be eye-opening, and maybe a little intimidating, for those who have never experienced one before. It quickly becomes evident how much time and energy go into a board and how much responsibility board members have. Becoming an active and effective board member is more of a…
Today’s companies are focusing on growth while limiting risk in a fast-paced and ever-changing business world. With current senior executives taking on more responsibilities and employees retiring later, companies are increasingly looking to new candidate pools to fill non-executive director positions on their boards. Non-executive directors that add diversity and independence to an organization are…
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