Transformational Boards

Organized as a quick and user-friendly roadmap for board members and chief executive officers as they reflect on their roles and duties together, Transformational Boards offers an engagement framework for board leadership designed to help boards lead their organizations through times of change. Using this proven, highly effective model, boards and CEOs work closely together to set responsibilities, outcomes, and strategic direction for the organization. Byron Tweeten identifies key issues with supporting research, presents practical how-to examples and advice, and includes questions that will stimulate further thinking and discussion.

Preface xi Acknowledgments xv The Author xix About Growth Design Corporation xxi Introduction: Nonprofit Boards Face Change 1 1. Leadership Recruitment 17 2. Preparation for High Performance 43 3. Policy Review and Formation 61 4. Continuous Thinking and Planning 77 5. Positioning and Public Relations 103 6. Financial Resource Solutions 125 7. Performance Evaluation 159 8. A Final Word: The Future of Board Leadership 173 Checklist for Engaged Boards 189 Resources 193 References 201 Index 203