Contrary to a CEO who manages the day-today activities of an organization, a board takes into consideration the larger picture and is responsible for making the most important decisions. The board chooses and, if necessary replaces the CEO of a company and is responsible for the company’s fiduciary obligations to its shareholders and other stakeholders.
Thus an effective and engaged board will approach staff members as colleagues and not as subordinates. The most respectable and thoughtful board members also listen to staff and treat them with respect and respect, even when the member of the board disagrees with the employee’s views. No matter the size of an organisation, board members are expected to act regarding issues that affect the mission of the organization.
The precise minutes of meetings are essential to effective board governance. They can help members who are not present understand the events that took place during the meeting, and can help clarify any strategies or metrics which are required to be monitored. Boards that are able to make concise, clear minutes are better equipped to deal with legal issues.
This blog post by SSIR will teach you how to write efficient minutes for board meetings. The blog is an excellent resource for anyone interested governance of boards, with a concentration on non-profit boards.
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