A strong and healthy board-staff partnership provides flexible and resilient leadership that contributes positively to the organization’s overall impact.

To cultivate the trust, respect, candor, and communication that characterize a healthy partnership between a board and staff, BoardSource recommends a number of key practices, including the following:

  • Regular check-ins between the executive and chair.
  • A commitment to “no surprises.”
  • Thoughtful reflection on performance.

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