Transcription of Board/Executive Director Tensions
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Governance Matters board Leadership Tool Page 1 Board/Executive Director TensionsThe board of Director s oversight role brings a fundamental tension to the Board/Executive Director relationship. Who is ultimately in charge here? There are no firm guidelines about where board oversight leaves off and executive management begins. In this grey area, struggles for power and authority often emerge. SymptomsFor Effective Nonprofits307 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1603 New York, NY 10001tel fax Perspective The executive Director gets so defensive when I ask her for something. The executive Director won t let us exercise proper fiscal oversight. The first I heard about our funding cuts was in the newspaper. The executive Director doesn t recognize my authority. I m not sure the executive Director is right for the job, but I don t want to say anything that would offend him.
Governance Matters Board Leadership Tool • Page 2 Root Causes Why Tensions Develop Between Board Members And The Executive Director 1. Lack of information or clarity.
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