Board Involvement and Communication

 

Corporate Board Model

Traditional Board Model

TC Board Model

C | T |Mixed

Represents New Approach To Board Governance

Has Strength Via Years of Tradition

  T

Simplifies  Board Organization Structure

Creates Complex  Board Organization Structure

  T

Utlllzes Board Talents for Pollcy Issues

Has Board Addressing Pollcy & Operations

  C

Does Not Involve Board In Operations

Takes Staff Time to Orient, Educate Board

Not a function of model but rather knowledge of board members

M

Makes Use of Staff Input For Key Decisions

Places Lower Value on Staff lnput

  C

Allows for Fewer Board Members

Allows for Greater Number of Board Members

Fewer than suggested

C

Keeps Communication Lines Clear

Tends to Create Complex Lines of Communication

  T

Includes Fewer Topics on Board Agendas

Often Includes Minor Operating Items on Agenda

  C

Reduces Time Needed to Make Decisions

Have to Increase Time to Make Decisions

Time not controlled by structure but by leadership or lack thereof

M

Board Only Hires CEO

Hires CEO, Other Personnel

  C

Board Assesses CEO & Organization Rigorously

Board Assesses Management More Informally

But fails to do so often enough

C