Boards of directors play an essential role in holding non-profit agencies accountable for their fiduciary responsibilities and strategic direction. They are a group of people who are able to come together with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to make decisions about the direction of the agency. Unfortunately the boards don’t always operate smoothly. This is mostly due to the lack of proper planning, training, and communication.
If a certain board member’s behavior causes considerable friction in the Board it might be time to address that issue. If the director is divisively, abusive or overbearing or overbearing, their actions can affect the organization and its mission.
In dealing with members of the board who are difficult starts with direct intervention. The chair of the board should meet with each of the members and explain to them why their behavior is not acceptable. Remind the individual that they were appointed by the board due to their abilities and experience, and that it’s in everyone’s interest to be productive.
The next step is gathering evidence and documents of the behavior of the board member in question. A code of conduct can be an effective method to prevent problematic behaviors because it outlines the expectations for board members.
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