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 with the most positive working relationships were intentional about how and when communication happens.
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.
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.
A new CEO needs time and energy to nurture an effective strategic partnership with your board so as to add value to the organization.