Blog Entries - tips for effective boards

Tip #14 Recognize Positive Performance of the Chief Executive and Take Corrective Action When Indicated

November 1, 2016  |  tips for effective boards

In our last Tip for Effective Boards, we focused on the sixth principle for effective board delegation to management:  track and evaluate the performance of the chief executive in relation to the board’s

read more …

Tip #13 Track and Evaluate the Performance of the Chief Executive in relation to the Board's Stated Expectations

October 1, 2016  |  tips for effective boards

Assuming that the board has clearly stated its expectations for the performance of the chief executive (effective delegation principle 3), has clearly delineated the scope of authority and discretion being delegated to

read more …

Tip #12 Empower the Chief Executive to Make Decisions within the Defined Delegated Scope of Authority

September 1, 2016  |  tips for effective boards

In the last four Tips for Effective Boards, we focused on the first four principles for effective board delegation to management:  1) be clear about the recipient of this delegation, 2) be clear about the source of

read more …

Tip #11 Clearly Delineate the Scope of Authority and Discretion Being Delegated to the Chief Executive

August 1, 2016  |  tips for effective boards

In the last three Tips for Effective Boards, we focused on the first three principles for effective board delegation to management:  1) be clear about the recipient of this delegation, 2) be clear about the source

read more …

Tip #10 Clearly State the Board's Expectations for the Performance of the Chief Executive

July 1, 2016  |  tips for effective boards

In the last two Tips for Effective Boards, we focused on the first two principles for effective board delegation to management:  1) be clear about the recipient of this delegation and 2) be clear about the source

read more …

Tip #9 Embrace the "Group Authority" of the Board

June 1, 2016  |  tips for effective boards

In our last Tip for Effective Boards, we focused on the first principle for effective board delegation to management – being clear about the recipient of this delegation. We now turn to the second principle for

read more …

Tip #8 Be Clear About the Recipient of Board Delegation to Management

May 1, 2016  |  tips for effective boards

The first principle for effective board delegation to management is that there be clarity regarding the recipient of board delegation.  If your organization has a chief executive, that is, a top management person

read more …

Tip #7 Seven Principles for Effective Board Delegation to Management

April 1, 2016  |  tips for effective boards

Effective board delegation to management is critical for developing and maintaining a constructive relationship between board and management, for responsible board leadership, and for effective organizational

read more …