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The Board/Staff Leadership Dynamic

Clear and open communication between the board and the chief executive is critical. And the way the board and staff relate to each other can either help or hinder effective communication. So what relational model works best in creating an effective partnership between board and executive leadership?

In the traditional hierarchical model, the board runs the organization and the chief executive serves the board. Certainly, the board holds both legal and moral responsibility for the ultimate state of affairs in a nonprofit organization. But this model doesn't work that well in practice.

Then there's the all-too-familiar situation where the chief executive runs everything, using the board as a friendly advisory group, or just a rubber stamp. This model is dangerous. You may recall the Foundation for New Era Philanthropy in which some board members named by the chief executive didn't even remember they were on the board. No chief executive should aspire to have full authority with just a token ...

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