Fertile Ground--Boards that Work

Equip each director with a board manual that includes mission, history, programs, services, funding, expectations, and evaluation procedures.

Create monetary and non-monetary perks for directors that are supported by donations from local merchants, businesses, and corporations.

Engage, invest, and require directors to attend seminars, retreats, and training while serving, including, but not limited to: fiduciary/legal responsibilities, director roles, scope and level of service, marketing, and stakeholder expectations.

Devise ongoing opportunities to "celebrate" directors.

Bottom line: boards are not constructed by magic, sorcery, or voodoo - they result in normal people choosing to take pensive responsibility for their collective "work."

Ronald Arrington, MBA, MPA, CTC is a practicing consultant, trainer, and coach. His unique triad (BLT) approach for ensuring organizational health is achieved by improving processes - namely boards, leaders, and pivotal management teams. For three decades, his clients have encompassed an array of public, private, education, and faith-based organizations. Comments and inquiries are welcome at: gotyactc@yahoo.com or

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