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Free resources about building a stronger, healthier board
Committees are the engine of the board. They’re where the real work gets done, where strategy moves forward, and where board members find meaningful ways to contribute. However, without a clear purpose, the right people, and structured process, committees stall out. They become “committees in name only”: meeting infrequently, lacking direction, duplicating staff work, and draining the energy of your board members.
A strong leader can transform a board from functional to exceptional. Over the last ten years, I've served in leadership on four boards and have both witnessed and worked with several dozen more. Here are three qualities, and real ways they show up in practice, that I've seen in the most effective Board Chairs.