The Foraker Group

Over the years, I have developed a series of questions that are critical to engaging the board and staff in meaningful dialog. Here’s my list:

What promotes or inhibits board effectiveness in the organization?

How does the time the CEO spends on the board relationship foster the desired outcome?

• What is the board/staff process to use core values in all levels of staff hiring and board recruitment?
• What is the process to ensure that the board annually evaluates the CEO?
• How do the board, officers, and committee chair job descriptions focus on accountability, trust and communication?
• What are some ways the organization can ensure that all hiring and board recruitment is focused on core values in the selection process?
• What are some ways the board development committee can focus on strategic board recruitment and improvement? What support do they need?

How often do you and your staff engage in dialog with the board? Do you have other questions that you typically ponder with your board?

–Dennis

Dennis McMillian is president of The Foraker Group, a capacity building organization based in Alaska, and the author of Focus on Sustainability: A Nonprofit’s Journey.