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Marilyn Wyatt's BlogsBoards as Community Builders It was a great time to be in the United States last week! Not only the BoardSource Leadership Forum, but the U.S. presidential elections were taking place. At the Leadership Forum there was an excitement in the air that gave all of the sessions a special charge. I heartily enjoyed the succession of superlative speakers and social events, which were aply spiced up with networking opportunities (best of all with other Global Forum members!).
The Effectiveness of Codes of ConductMany thanks to all of you again who shared ideas about introducing codes of conduct to boards. I worked with a board last weekend that wanted to adopt such a code. We spent nearly three hours discussing what its content might be and the best ways to enforce it. I shared several of the samples you sent as well as other that I found on the Global Forum on NGO Governance. Difficult Board MembersThe spirited discussion about dealing with difficult board members has reminded me of that old advertisement for deodorant soap: “Aren’t you glad you use Dial. . . . Don’t you wish everyone did?” Handling Surprises at Board RetreatsI’m in the midst of planning several consulting jobs this fall, and it occurs to me that planning a board retreat is a lot like strategic planning. Sometimes unexpected circumstances ruin even the best-laid plans. Then the consultant (like an organization) has to think quickly and respond flexibly without losing sight of the ultimate goal—engaging a board meaningfully in its own work. Meet Your BloggerGreetings all guests and supporters of the Global Forum on NGO Governance! I’m honored to take part as a regular contributor to this site. I’m a governance consultant based in Belgrade, Serbia, and Prague, Czech Republic. My activities ranges from facilitation at board meetings to help with strategic planning, self-evaluations, and board orientations—in short, any activity in which NGO boards engage and might need some help. |
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