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board members
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GovernanceArticleOver 2 years old
Membership Pro Tip: Get Board Members on Board
Association staff often assume board members know how to be effective right out of the gate. That’s not…
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GovernanceArticleOver 2 years old
D&O Insurance: What Associations Need to Know
Find the idea of getting insurance primarily for your board members a little confusing? This FAQ helps break…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
How to Deal With Bad Board Behavior
Difficult board members do crop up. The reasons why may be obvious or creep up over time. They…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Board Smarts: Buddy Up
Mentoring can help new board members feel included.
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
How to Build a Competency-Based Board
The authors of an updated edition of Race for Relevance argue not just for smaller boards, but boards…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Two Essential Tasks for Board Chairs
Board chairs help set an association's strategic vision, but they also manage the board itself. When chairs think…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Study: The “New Normal” Concerns Facing Governance
Shifting work styles may raise concerns for boards, according to a National Association of Corporate Directors survey, but…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Enlist Board Members for Projects That Match Their Skills
Association CEOs are adept leaders capable of juggling many tasks, but even the most effective executives become overwhelmed.…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: How to Deal With Board Members Who Hold You Back
When board members fail to show up or don’t carry their share of the load, a few changes…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
People Power: Three Allies Often Overlooked by Association Executives
Association leaders often bemoan the constant need to drum up resources to achieve success, envisioning how far they…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Use Job Descriptions to Recruit the Right Board Members
Hiring a new staff member typically involves identifying the necessary skills and experience for the role and assessing…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Idea Bank: A Buddy System for New Board Members
What’s the great idea? Board Buddy Program Who’s doing it? American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants What’s involved? Joining an association…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Help Board Members Become Thoughtful Social Media Users
Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Instagram: Your board members are likely using at least some of these social media…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Wednesday Buzz: PowerPoint Isn’t Always the Answer
One public speaking expert says words matter more than pictures when it comes to delivering an impactful message.…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
How to Keep Ex-Board Members Close (But Not Too Close)
Preserving relationships with former board members can be complicated, and the temptation to cut them off entirely is…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Challenging the Status Quo: The Evolution of a Board Structure
Maybe you've heard both of these before: Don't rock the boat, or we've always done it that way.…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
The Positives of an Outsider Perspective on the Board
Bringing an outsider onto your board provides a fresh perspective, one that the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
How to Clearly Outline Job Descriptions for Your Board
Follow these three rules when defining jobs to make sure your board members are strategic and aligned with…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Keep Your Former Leaders Engaged
Steve R. Smith, CAE, executive director of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM), could tell…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
A Simple Way to Keep Boards Smart and Nimble
Consumer Electronics Association CEO Gary Shapiro doesn't get hung up on process when it comes to finding board…
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Members onlyGovernanceTemplateOver 5 years old
Sample Professional Association Journal Editorial Board Member Position Description
A sample position description for a member of a professional association journal's editorial board, outlining the role's purpose,…
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Members onlyGovernanceTemplateOver 5 years old
Board Appointment Form
A short form from the law firm Whiteford, Taylor & Preston for recording the appointment of new board…
