Board Dynamics

Navigating Boardroom Harmony - Unveiling Director Motivations for Effective Governance

In the intricate landscape of corporate governance, the boardroom serves as the nucleus where decisions are made, strategies formulated, and visions realised. However, as the complexities of issues …

Board Dynamics: Overcoming Miscommunication Among Directors

Effective communication is the lifeblood of any well-functioning board of directors. When miscommunication occurs, it can lead to confusion, poor decision-making, and misalignment that undermines the …

Preventing and De-escalating NFP Dysfunction: The Role of the Chair

A recurring and often distressed request we hear from NFP chairs and board members is “how to prevent and de-escalate dysfunction”. If only a single answer was big enough to accommodate the range of …

Coaches in the Boardroom?

Leading a not-for-profit organisation can be a lonely pursuit but it need not be. Leadership experts say board chairs, non-executive directors and CEOs all need allies to help them monitor and …

Cultural Intelligence (CQ) for Not-for-Profit Organisations

If your not-for-profit organisation serves a diverse community, has stakeholders (staff, volunteers, donors) who come from a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background, or operates in …

The Role of the Critical Friend for Directors

I sit on probably as many boards as you do, and I work with about 20 boards each and every month doing our strategy and innovation work. So, after 25 years, I’ve seen a good few in action, warts and …

Dealing with Difficult Directors in your Boardroom

The most effective directors are prepared to challenge, probe and speak their minds but this can sometimes cross the line into bombastic, rude or disparaging behaviour. Difficult directors disrupt …

Planning for the Election: Government Relations for Not-for-Profits

Engaging with the government can be a difficult feat for Not-for-Profits, given the pressures of budgets and resources in today’s operating environment. But with the Australian Federal Election …

Seat Warmers and Saboteurs – Dealing with Difficult Directors

Communication breakdown and relationship failure within a board are a challenge for many organisations. Some of the stories we hear most commonly from directors at Better Boards are related to …

Dealing with Disputes in the Boardroom

In accordance with their fiduciary duties to the organisation, directors have a responsibility to implement good governance. The board is expected to operate collegially. Each director brings to the …