how to deal with a micromanaging board, by marilyn gardner lawyer
TRANSCRIPT
That’s a good thing, right?
• Board members often micromanage because they don’t know how else to add value
Not always…
• They spend their time trying to revamp everything
• It often distracts from the big picture
Build agendas focusing on the big picture:
• Values• Mission
• Success• Measuring progress
towards big goals
Implement an annual budget and authority policy to give the Chief Executive clear direction
• This will minimize the number of times the Chief Executive feels compelled to ask the board for permission before doing something
Clarify roles and divide responsibility for such activities as:
• Book-keeping
• Bank statements• Check-signing
Bring in a !professional• A consultant to
provide board training
• A more experienced board member to set an example