Workbook Succession planning: An investment in leadership continuity and success Boards that tackle the succession process support seamless change and continuity January 8, 2018 Larry Walker, Cindy Fineran, and Thomas Giella No Comments Succession planning is an intentional and deliberate process of identifying and preparing promising executives for future responsibilities.Read More
Practical Matters The Role of the Board Chair Teacher, consensus-builder, shepherd, referee — the board's leader wears many hats. April 14, 2014 Larry Walker No Comments Teacher, consensus-builder, shepherd, referee — the board's leader wears many hats.Read More
Practical Matters Conflict-free Governance Boards can champion ethical decision-making by developing a conflict-of-interest policy January 1, 2014 Larry Walker No Comments Boards can champion ethical decision-making by developing a conflict-of-interest policyRead More
Practical Matters Getting Off to a Good Start Orientation and mentoring for new trustees helps them and the organization to succeed October 1, 2013 Larry Walker No Comments Orientation and mentoring for new trustees helps them and the organization to succeedRead More
Practical Matters Habits of Successful Boards Embracing five leadership practices can improve governance decision-making and performance. July 1, 2013 Larry Walker No Comments Embracing five leadership practices can improve governance decision-making and performance.Read More
Practical Matters Built on Trust Mutual respect, candid communication and shared goals yield positive board-CEO relationships May 1, 2013 Larry Walker No Comments Mutual respect, candid communication and shared goals yield positive board-CEO relationshipsRead More
Practical Matters Aligned for Growth Quality shouldn't just be the top item on the agenda, it should inform the entire meeting March 1, 2013 Larry Walker No Comments Quality shouldn't just be the top item on the agenda, it should inform the entire meetingRead More
Practical Matters Governance Never Events Trustees must guard against leadership failures that can irreparably damage a hospital's future January 1, 2013 Larry Walker No Comments Trustees must guard against leadership failures that can irreparably damage a hospital's futureRead More
Practical Matters Tomorrow's Board Leaders Board succession planning can bring better qualified and committed candidates to the table October 1, 2012 Larry Walker No Comments Board succession planning can bring better qualified and committed candidates to the tableRead More
Practical Matters The Art of Conversation The full board and staff share responsibility for generating meaningful meeting discussions July 1, 2012 Larry Walker No Comments The full board and staff share responsibility for generating meaningful meeting discussionsRead More
Practical Matters Committing to Excellence Using standard criteria to assess board member and chair performance leads to better governance May 1, 2012 Larry Walker No Comments Using standard criteria to assess board member and chair performance leads to better governanceRead More
Practical Matters The Supporting Cast Strong, focused committees and task forces are essential to overall governance excellence March 1, 2012 Larry Walker No Comments Strong, focused committees and task forces are essential to overall governance excellenceRead More
Practical Matters Building Knowledge Capital Deliberate, ongoing board education is essential for informed decisions and leadership excellence January 1, 2012 Larry Walker No Comments Deliberate, ongoing board education is essential for informed decisions and leadership excellenceRead More
Feature Dangerous Board Diseases Prevent and cure common governance ailments with these practical prescriptions. September 1, 2011 Larry Walker No Comments Prevent and cure common governance ailments with these practical prescriptions.Read More