SWOTs are a common way of evaluating where an organization stands, what are its greatest attributes and greatest areas of improvement are. SWOTs can be a powerful tool for organizations and communities. Last time we looked at the internal factors under your control – Strengths and Weaknesses, today we look at the external factors affecting…
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Board Meetings: Discussion & Timing
We are wrapping up our section on board meetings today by focusing on the discussions you have and the time you take at a board meeting. First, one quick question: Do you already use board packets? If so, great! If not, you may want to refer to our article on Agendas & Board Packets. The…
Board Meetings: Introduction
Today we launch into a new section in our Board Basics Training course. We are going to shift focus from documents and policies to what you need for the best possible board meetings. Board meetings are the most vital (and often time consuming) aspect of what it means to be a board member on an…
Organizational Committee Structure
Most of your organization’s work happens on the committee level, be it day-to-day issues or fundamental/big-picture planning. That is why it is important to have a clear committee structure for your organization. We have talked before about the need for job descriptions and committee charters. These documents make sure everyone has a clear understanding of…
A quick review: What we’ve covered in our board basics training
It’s been a few weeks since we started our Board Basics Training Course. In that time we’ve covered quite a few items so now is a perfect time to review. If you haven’t been reading the sections on a daily basis, no problem – now is the perfect time to grab a cup of tea…
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