7 practices of super boards. (board of directors)

From: Association Management | Date: January 1, 1998| Author: | Copyright information

Several high-performance boards, both non-profit and for-profit, practice effective governance to better respond to changes and keep ahead of their competitors. These boards adhere to most or all of the following seven practices: embracing systems thinking, leading change, focusing on the mission, requesting good governance data, controlling governance structures, holding board members accountable to performance standards and using board job descriptions.

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