We have assisted clients in the past who are beginning their CEO gig or are part way through it and begin to see board “fatigue” (either in a business or not for profit setting).
What are best practices to deal with this?
- Watch for an inward focus, a certain lethargy, a lack of drive, and a shortage
of creativity. Chronicle an honest and complete report card. - Initiate a “microscopic truth” conversation. Use your best diplomatic skills
but probe into this problem, first with the board chair and ultimately with
the executive committee or full board. - Create a skills matrix for future board members or as stretch goals for
present board members. Socialize this list. - Initiate a strategy process. Lead from your CEO seat.
- Bring forward creative initiatives regularly – each board meeting.
- Set a timeline. Get ready to either succeed or move on.
Our great team assists clients daily with this and other strategy challenges. We help principled leaders excel!
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