http://www.artstrategies.org/updates Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:54:36 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForNationalArtsStrategies-Updates/~3/PCKep7ynM3c/ Sheila Kay Davis Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:54:36 +0000 http://www.artstrategies.org/updates/?p=348#comment-58 I can't stress the importance of the relationship between executive staff, the board chair and the board. No relationship or a bad relationship will equal a sinking ship. Do not bring on board members based on their social position, alma mater, money etc. Board members should be chosen based on if they truly believe in your mission and are willing to put in the sweat equity. Disruptive, ego-driven board members who join boards "to run something" are anathema to an arts organization. Good governance stems from good relationships. At the end of the day people do business with people and relationships are the driving force. There are many many people with the "know how" chose ones with it BUT they should also have other qualities including patience ,compassion and common sense. I can’t stress the importance of the relationship between executive staff, the board chair and the board. No relationship or a bad relationship will equal a sinking ship. Do not bring on board members based on their social position, alma mater, money etc. Board members should be chosen based on if they truly believe in your mission and are willing to put in the sweat equity.
Disruptive, ego-driven board members who join boards “to run something” are anathema to an arts organization. Good governance stems from good relationships. At the end of the day people do business with people and relationships are the driving force. There are many many people with the “know how” chose ones with it BUT they should also have other qualities including patience ,compassion and common sense.

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