Board develop with policies of other organizations. Once developed, these policies will be liv-
ing documents, requiring some rework from time to time.
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RELATED LEADERSHIP TOOLS
1.2 Manage or Lead? 2.6 Clarifying Purpose 10.8 Ground Rules
2.1 Systems Thinking 4.1 Organizational Design 13.3 Accountability
FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE
Carver, John. Boards That Make a Difference: A New Design for Leadership in Nonprofit and Public Organizations.Jossey-
Bass, 1991.
SECTION 4 TOOLS FORDESIGNINGPRODUCTIVEPROCESSES ANDORGANIZATIONS 131
- Define a clear mission.
- Clarify the relationship between the Board and the leadership team.
- Clarify Board processes.
[☛2.3 Directional Statements][☛10.8 Ground Rules]- Clarify Board expectations for and limitations on the CEO and the leadership team.
[☛13.3 Accountability]