Description
Book SynopsisPresenting an approach to strengthening non-profit boards of directors, this book offers a thoroughly tested process for strengthening a governing board's understanding of the organization and commitment to its goals and mission.
Trade Review"...this groundbreaking book successfully translates an approach previously only available in their workshops..." (Voluntary Sector, February 2003)
Table of ContentsA Legacy in Jeopardy- Reclaiming the Origins and Language of Trusteeship.
Recoving a Tradition of Trusteeship.
What Does It Mean to Hold in Trust?
Preparation for Trusteeship: Connecting Being and Doing.
Altruism and Authority: A Framework for Understanding the Development of -
Trusteeship- The Detached- Resume Builders- The Compassionate- Trustee Leaders.
The Power of Gift.
Preparation for Depth Education- Preparing Leaders and Nurturing Trustees: A Model for Depth Education- The Presenting Need- Denial or Minimization of the Symptoms- Treat the Symptoms- Postpone the Solution- Reframing the Problem- Acceptance and Resolution.
Organizational Readiness- Stage 1: Creation- Stage 2: Institutionalization- Stage 3: Community- Stage 4: Re-Creation.
Organizational Assessment: Reading Reality Truthfully- Organizational Assessment- Request for Assistance: The First Step.
History: Culture and Character- The Power of Story- Reading Organizational Culture- Using the History Timeline.
Mission: Calling and Congruence.
Publics: Context and Community.
Future: Creation and Commitment- Follow Up.
The Board as Leader.
