As a Board Volunteer, you have many responsibilities to the agency you are leading. One factor frequently overlooked is your role in culture and organizational effectiveness. This is often left to the Executive or CEO. When the leader creates a positive, functional environment, there usually isn’t a need for the Board to give it any attention. Problems arise when the Exec or CEO has not created a positive culture and dysfunction begins to take over.
As a volunteer, it can be difficult to know when things are “off.” That’s why it’s important to understand what to look for. This guide will help you determine if you have reasons to be concerned. Share with other volunteers to see if you need to take action.