by Tom Okarma | Sep 26, 2013 | Blog, Board Development, Leadership
On a trip out west recently I visited a nonprofit organization that just blew me away. I have written in the past about the importance of strategic alignment and impact in the past and this organization has it all–and then some. I thought I’d share some...
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...
