Associations should define and agree to a clear process for determining when it’s appropriate to voice an opinion.
Board Oversight Versus Supervision
There are easy to understand distinctions between board oversight and board supervision. Board agendas and materials can help a board focus on oversight.
Who should appoint officers – the board or a vote of the membership?
Effective officer selection depends on the association’s work, the role of the board and officers, and the culture of work in which members are involved.
Member of Profession as CEO? Use Caution.
Although there are always exceptions, we advise caution when considering a member of the association as the CEO of the association.
What comes first? The order of research
We have observed that the order of research methodologies is a key decision in decision-focused research design.
Egos and Power Struggles
Focusing on the distribution of power is distracting attention from important decisions about strategy for sustaining value.
