Boards of directors are vital in holding nonprofit organizations accountable for their fiduciary duty and strategic direction. They are a group of people who come together with diverse backgrounds and experiences to make decisions about the direction of an agency. Unfortunately boards do not always function smoothly. This is largely due to a lack of proper planning, communication and training.
If a particular board member’s behavior is creating a significant amount of friction in the Board, it may be the right time to address the issue. If the director is divisively, abusive or overbearing the way they conduct themselves can have a significant impact on the organization and its mission.
Resolving conflicts with board members begins with direct intervention. Let the chair of the board sit down with the member and explain that their behavior isn’t acceptable and needs to change. Remind them that they were appointed by the board due to their skills and theboardmeeting.blog/data-room-comparison-for-giving-enough-resources/ experience and that it is in everyone’s benefit to work well together.
The next step is to gather evidence and documents of the behavior of the board member in question. A code of conduct is a good option to stop problematic behaviors from arising because it sets out clear expectations of what a board member is expected to behave.
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