Board Governance

The governance of organizations should be systematic in nature. Many times, boards can get wrapped up in wanting to “do something” that they lose track of what their job is versus that of their professional staff. If you are on a board, some symptoms may be:

• Is your Board confused about what its job really is?
• Has your Board lost sight of its duty to the membership?
• Is your Board stuck in operations and micromanagement?
• Are the structural boundaries of your organization caving in or nonexistent?
• Is the energy of your Board stagnant?
• Do you ever think there just has to be a better way?

If you answered "yes" to any or all of the questions above, it just may be worth a conversation on how things can be different. Your system of governance should be continually looked at and worked on. If you board is interested in adopting a set of principles, learning more, or doing a “checkup”, send a note to Tom Hinkley at trhinkley@jtjgroup.com or call 317-571-3500.