Ron Carpenter-does not use executive committee. They are there, but they do not meet because the board members were expecting them to do everything. He keeps everyone informed, and they all help out. However, everyone is different, so the executive director needs to find out what works the best, and use that way. A board of advisors is very critical because you get more people in who may not be able to invest a lot of time, but they want to help in any way that they can.
Discussion keeps turning to board governance.
Education is a very important key to this, but you may need to bring in experts. Also, experience is very effective for a board member or an executive director. Assessment Tools-help assess individual productivity, individual involvement for board, executive director, and staff. The money is not always going to be there, so the infrastructure is the most important aspect. One thought to put in your head as we leave-this may spin off to a board clinic, or peer group, please put your expectations on your evaluations.