Difficult boards can be the toughest part of CEO's job
- March 7, 2014 |
- Walt Williams
Association leaders recount their past troubles with board members, offer suggestions for colleagues facing similar challenges Related content Anticipation, standing ground critical for managing your board successfully Staffers play key role in governance of association Ask association CEOs what is the most challenging part of their jobs and often the answer is dealing with their boards. Certainly that is not always the case, but many top executives tell horror stories about boards that want to micromanage the organization, or are so engulfed in interpersonal politics that it can make the CEO job akin to that of a peace negotiator in a warzone. Even if they don't… Read More