Every time a governing board gains a new member, a new board is formed. Board makeup, chemistry and expertise change with each new member — so to keep a board cohesive and effective, special attention must be paid to new…
As a volunteer board member, you won’t have missed that the digital landscape is rapidly evolving and significantly impacting higher education. In this dynamic environment, it's crucial for you and your fellow board members to position yourselves as tech-enabled…
Behind every community bank or credit union is a hardworking board. While board members may put many hours of time and effort into their board duties, it’s fair to ask whether the board is achieving results that help fulfill…
Are your nonprofit healthcare board members complaining behind closed doors? Are they frustrated that some board members are not prepared? Do they feel like their input is being overshadowed by a few outspoken members? These are some common complaints…
Financial sustainability. Increasing staff costs. Enrollment and demographic shifts. Regulatory requirements. Alumni engagement and fundraising. Recognize all of these challenges facing your higher education organization? Addressing these challenges requires strategic planning, innovative approaches to education delivery, financial stewardship, and…
As a CEO or board director of a community bank, you have a personal stake in improving the effectiveness of your board. Enhancing decision-making, strategic planning, and governance practices within your board can directly contribute to the success of…
Fluctuating reimbursements. Increasing healthcare costs. Regulatory burdens. Limited resources and staffing. Patient access and equity. Recognize all of these challenges facing your nonprofit healthcare organization? Addressing these challenges requires proactive strategic planning, effective governance, strong leadership, and continuous adaptation,…
Your nonprofit deals with complex situations, competing priorities and packed schedules every day. Amid all the noise, how can you ensure that board members stay aligned on key goals? And even more importantly, how do you make sure they're…
Regulatory burdens. The rapid advancement in technology. Competition from larger banks. Customer expectations on experience. Digitization of banking. Recognize all of these challenges facing your community bank? Addressing these requires community banks to be nimble, innovative, and focused on…
Good governance for nonprofits is hard. Not only is there an information overload but the speed of information coming at you is overwhelming. On top of that, there’s increased risk in an uncertain environment. There’s a lot to worry…
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