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Active Board Succession
Trustee Articles
A decade ago, BoardSource, an organization supporting nonprofit boards, developed a well known list of aspirational principles of governance. For us they still ring true: “mission driven,” “ethos of transparency,” “compliance with integrity.”
Board Development: A Marathon Not a Sprint
Trustee Articles
Whether a board’s starting point is average performance or mediocrity, the journey to the top echelon of governance effectiveness cannot be achieved with a few quick steps. Board development is more like a marathon than a sprint.
In Board Governance, Inclusion Starts with Intention
The purpose of diverse board composition is to actively bring a broad variety of personal and professional experiences along with divergent viewpoints into the board room dynamic.
Assessment for a Board’s Readiness for the Future
Use this self-assessment to evaluate your board’s readiness to recruit and develop the next generation of board members and leadership.
Becoming a First-Rate Board
Trustee Articles
Fulfilling duties includes actively engaging in practices that promote good governance. A review of best practices enables the board to reflect on opportunities for improvement.
Applying Competency-based Criteria to Committee Makeup and Education
Trustee Articles
More and more boards are adopting the practice of using competency-based criteria to select governing board members. They identify the subject areas and behavioral qualities needed from trustees and apply them to recruitment, orientation, leadership development, succession planning and periodic evaluation.
Key Action Steps for the Compensation Committee
Trustee Articles
Discover the benefits of shared performance goals at the system level and how to implement them in your executive compensation program with AHA's tips.
Board Competence Framework: Know Your Strengths
Although various studies show that boards with a more diverse membership offer a greater array of unique solutions and strategies, and typically outpace those with a less diverse body in regard to organizational growth, profitability and sustainability, reports continue to highlight that hospital boards are slow in meeting their diversity goals.
Coaching: A Critical Tool for Board Chair Development
Trustee Articles
Making coaching available to an incoming board chair can build the chair's capacity to lead the board effectively.