No matter how much you bring to the table, fellow directors or board chairs insist upon explaining every aspect of nonprofit leadership or organisational dynamics. Previous successes don’t matter, and board members are placed in the position of having to prove themselves anew or repeatedly describe their knowledge and experience. This unfortunate scenario can be due to ego or a tendency to micromanage.
Some level of orientation for board members is both necessary and important, but so is knowing your audience. Getting clear on the capabilities of your team and team members will save time and reduce dissatisfaction. Thoroughly review board member applications and resumes when undergoing the recruitment process, and allow sufficient time for an exchange of ideas during board meetings and retreats. Directors are there to help, not be treated like brain dead zombies.
--From "How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Nonprofit Hell"
Some level of orientation for board members is both necessary and important, but so is knowing your audience. Getting clear on the capabilities of your team and team members will save time and reduce dissatisfaction. Thoroughly review board member applications and resumes when undergoing the recruitment process, and allow sufficient time for an exchange of ideas during board meetings and retreats. Directors are there to help, not be treated like brain dead zombies.
--From "How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Nonprofit Hell"
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