by Tom Okarma | Sep 16, 2013 | Blog, Board Development, Leadership
I recently met with a board president and Executive Director wanting to rebuild their board, generate new “buzz” around their brand, and increase the number of strategic partners. They had been operating “very thin”, of late. The agency needs a...
by Tom Okarma | Sep 7, 2013 | Blog, Leadership, Strategic Planning
With Fall just about upon us, thoughts naturally turn toward planning for 2014, year end board meetings, and next year’s budget. In other words, a lot of deep thinking on some important issues. Before you default into your normal year end mindset though, why...
by Tom Okarma | Aug 7, 2013 | Blog, Board Development, Leadership
I talk to a lot of board members and board chairs in my travels and one complaint I hear quite often, is “We just don’t seem to get anything done. How can we make progress during our term in office?” I get this a lot! Sound like your board? Directors...
by Tom Okarma | Jul 9, 2013 | Blog, Leadership, Strategic Planning
It won’t come as a shock to many of you that I am a big sports fan. Always have been, always will be. For the record, I pull for any team with “Chicago” on its jersey–even soccer-tho I have no idea why people like that sport. And yet, while I...
by Tom Okarma | Jul 2, 2013 | Blog, Board Development, Governance, Leadership
We are in a discussion of how to improve your nonprofit board’s impact and execution through four transformational practices. So far, we’ve discussed: Consistency: how a Board Policy Manual, a strategic plan, and thoughtful board make-up can build in...
by Tom Okarma | Jun 26, 2013 | Blog, Board Development, Governance, Leadership
Last time, I identified four keys to transforming your board through authentic leadership. They are: Consistency, communication, execution, and accountability. I discussed consistency last week. This week, I’ll cover communication and execution. Keys to...
