How to Be an Effective Board Member with Chet Harding
The success of your board will always be dependent on the quality of your board members, therefore choosing an effective board is critical to your organization’s success. Excellent board members understand how to collaborate and communicate with colleagues to move their organization towards a common goal. Entrepreneur and branding/leadership consultant Chet Harding provides his insight on becoming an effective board member in order to maximize your contributions. 1. Prepare for Every Meeting In order to contribute your best efforts to any board meeting, it is key to arrive prepared. The first step in preparation is to review and understand all the materials to be discussed so that you are ready to actively engage in all meetings. Many board members don’t take the time to process the material prior to a…
