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| | Ensuring accountability needs to be a key focus of all leaders - particularly those in higher profile roles. Whether staff or board member, the consequences of weak accountability can be significant - from diminished reputation and constraints on career progression to actual job security or board tenure. |
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I’m sure many of you have been involved in roles with boards of organizations – whether in the private, public or non-profit sectors. Even in these challenging times, most boards continue their important work using various virtual tools and platforms.
Overall, I’m confident you’ve found your board experiences to be great opportunities to contribute, in a very meaningful way, to the growth and success of these entities. Sometimes, however, I bet the experience has been a challenge. Recently, for example, I’ve been living with dynamics on one board that are creating lots of stress and extra work for several of the directors – including me! Bottom line – it relates to board member accountability in carrying out their roles, meeting their commitments and getting results.
Ensuring accountability needs to be a key focus of all leaders – even more so during these times when team members may be physically distanced from one another. Whether staff or board member, the consequences of weak accountability are.... (cont'd) |
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