Title: To whom is the nonprofit board accountable? About owners. Date: Wednesday May 18 Time: 9am PDT, Noon EDT, 5pm BST Short URL: j.mp/nonprofitowners <<==click to watch replay We explored how to identify the board’s owners when the makeup of that cohort seems … Continue reading
The Blab session of 2016 March 16 was recorded and is available. Watch & listen here: https://blab.im/robert-ballantyne-how-and-why-people-try-to-avoid-accountability
The Xylem-Group tried our first public Blab session and the part that was recorded is online here (or click image): https://blab.im/xylem-group-holding-accountable-those-who-govern The video is similar to the live event. The entire chat field is on the right and you may … Continue reading
© 2011 Robert J. Ballantyne with Caroline Oliver Boards that are new to Policy Governance will spend a lot of time thinking about their Ends and Executive Limitation policies because these contain the words used to delegate the work of … Continue reading
As someone who believes that boards can and should lead, I find myself considering the relationship between leadership and compromise. Compromise too much and your board’s claim to leadership starts looking very weak. Compromise too little and you may well … Continue reading
Struggles are common with small and medium companies. Resource constraints, time pressures, internal controls and keeping up with external changes are a constant reality for many of these types of organizations. Ultimately, the whole burden lies with the board (who … Continue reading
Let’s face it. Many companies globally exceed their performance targets and many boards perform their duties with high levels of competence. For example, in recent times, it is notable that many major banks have consistently exceeded their targets. The momentum … Continue reading
A Study of Compatibility Organizational governing boards are well situated to play a pivotal role in fostering accountability and transparency in organizations. Their work on behalf of owners means they can translate owner values and desired outcomes into organizational expectations … Continue reading