Boards
and Governance |
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| Creating
Non Profit Boards That Matter, January 1999 |
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This
is the second edition of a lengthy workbook on the “how’s”
and tools for creating Boards that matter. It grew out of
a course developed for Simon Fraser University’s Non
Profit Management Certificate Program. Each chapter stands
alone. The table of contents and list of appendices clearly
indicate where to look for practical information and help. |
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| Board
Assessment Questionnaire |
pdf
(70 kb) |
Within
the workbook, there are two simpler tests for Boards that
want to evaluate themselves. This is a longer test that
has been used by several clients on a regular basis, in
preparation for their annual Board retreats. |
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| A Meditation
On Boards, May, 2002 |
pdf
(137 kb) |
Written
in Mexico, this is the first of a series of reflective essays
on the changing nature and roles of Boards that make a real
difference to their organizations. The emphasis is on Boards
as citizens in action, providing leadership to their organizational
and broader communities. |
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| Creating
Non Profit Boards That Matter: Is There A Way Of Thinking
Differently, September, 2004 |
pdf
(102 kb) |
This
is the second of the series of reflective essays, focusing
on the challenges faced by Boards of non profit organizations
that are heavily influenced and shaped by contracting with
government and public institutions. The essay emerged out
of a conversation with a colleague, John Talbot, about how
we could, as consultants, better assist Boards in making
a real difference. |
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| Becoming
A Board Member: Hammering Plywood Boards Or Flying On Snowboards,
February, 2005 |
pdf
(20 kb) |
This
is a short magazine article, addressed to people thinking
about becoming a Board member. |
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| Fiduciary
Responsibility: Why’s and What’s, March, 2005 |
pdf
(45 kb) |
This
is a short piece directed to helping Board members understand
their financial roles and responsibilities. |
