mission

My mission is to guide Boards of Directors to develop the structures and procedures that will enable them to translate the skills, resources and passion of their members into an effective partnership with staff leadership.

Working collaboratively, I assist boards in creating the structures needed to:

Develop a shared understanding of the leadership, oversight and support that their organizations need from them
Identify and create the individual expectations, board values and procedures needed to support and motivate this work

I have successfully coached the boards of more than 50 organizations. I bring over 30 years experience in nonprofit management as a Board President, Manager, Consultant and Attorney as well as the perspectives of careers in Education, Anthropology and Law.

Notes from the Field

Deadwood or Just Dormant? --- Oct 14, 2009 ---
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Developing Leadership on Boards of Directors --- Oct 08, 2009 ---
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Executive Director Conflict --- Oct 07, 2009 ---
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Board Micromanagement, Problem or Opportunity --- Oct 06, 2009 ---
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Board Conflict --- Oct 05, 2009 ---
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