Board Culture
Effective board members and leaders are linked to the hospital's board for performance and long term organizational success.
The board chair-CEO pairs who reported having the most positive working relationships were intentional about how and when they communicated with each other, the board, committees and key executives. Their six areas of focus were: Preparing jointly; Clarifying roles; Facilitating engaging meetings;…
Addressing health care worker burnout is essential for maintaining a healthy and productive workforce. Trustees play a pivotal role in fostering a supportive work environment.
Future-ready Boards: Transforming practices for mission-critical success
Jamie Orlikoff, the AHA’s national adviser on governance and leadership, discusses how trustees can affect a culture of safety.
Leaders from Northwestern Medical Center in Vermont share how their CEO transition plan helped accelerate success and ensure a smooth changeover.
To prevent board chair burnout, start with a well-defined role, delegation and limits on expectations.
The executive session provides an important venue for maintaining board independence and protecting confidentiality as the governing body carries out its fiduciary duties.
To guide direction of their organizations, here are four principles that boards can follow as they work to ensure a more ethical workforce.
The past few years have only made things harder for new CEOs, with the impact of COVID-19 creating a volatile, politicized environment on top of existential organizational challenges. Even with all that, a big surprise for a new CEO is how much time and energy are required to establish and nurture…