One of the crucial functions of a board is to monitor and evaluate an organization's advancement in fulfilling its mission and, more specifically, in meeting previously set goals. These resources will help you support planning, identify performance drivers (and problems, but early on), prioritize information, and breed efficiency.
Download >>> 10 common ways that dashboards have proven in practice to be valuable. This in-depth six-page resource is available to BoardSource members.
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Do you have superhuman powers? (I wish I did too!) As any board chair will tell you, the role can be demanding, calling for endless energy and your undivided attention. Accepting the responsibility to be in charge of a nonprofit board is a big commitment. To help you prepare, let’s take a look at Steven Covey’s principles of highly effective people and how BoardSource translates these concepts into the habits of effective board chairs.
