Board governance best practices are once again a hot topic as reflected by the number of searches for that phrase on Google. It might have risen to the top because of so many visible failures of governance. It might also be the sheer number of people that are currently serving on corporate, nonprofit, and civic …
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By Harold Tessendorf, Tessendorf Consulting – Certified Aligned Influence Consultant During the COVID-19 pandemic, some of the recurring questions that have surfaced in for-profit and nonprofit circles include, “How will organizations survive this pandemic?” “How many of them will shut their doors?”, and, “How many of them will be forced to merge with others?” National …
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Recently, I am having more and more discussions with governance and auditing professionals about the role of the corporate attorney in governance. As they have unfolded, I have begun to notice several recurring questions in these conversations that seem to weigh heavily on people’s minds. Most specifically, is legal compliance and governance the same thing? …
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Accreditation is a common process for educational institutions. Commonly there is a self-study aspect to school accreditation processes. Many of the aspects of accreditation are predictable and relate to the programmatic operation of the school; but they almost always include governance-related issues as well. If you are on the board of such a school, how …
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A friend recently complained that a problem with their foot caused them to limp and the limp caused their hip to hurt as well. I am sure you have experienced something similar. We all know that the accommodations that we make for one misaligned part of our body can cause problems in another part of …
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The current COVID-19 virus outbreak is proving to be an unimaginable challenge for our communities, our states, our country, and our world. It is probably proving to be a challenge for your organization as well. All of my clients have one thing in common: They all have the blessing and the burden of operating in …
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Aligned Influence Consulting has just begun its 4th year as an approved provider of services for the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and its member schools. Christian schools are important part of the educational fabric in almost every community in America and in many countries around the world. Their mission is to provide an excellent …
Your auto mechanic can affirm that your car will not operate effectively if the front wheels are not aligned effectively. Your chiropractor will agree that your body will not function as effectively as it could if it isn’t properly aligned. The coach of your local high school football team knows that if players do not …
Everything we need to know about governing the church is in the Bible, isn’t it? Unfortunately, I too often hear this idea from pastors and church leaders. It is often reinforced by seminaries where the education of future clergy is heavy on theology and light on leadership and management. So, what does the Bible say …
Do we really need corporate governance in nonprofits? I hear this question often when talking with potential clients. What they really mean is, “We are not a corporation, so we don’t need corporate governance… do we?” The question really surfaces a few misunderstandings, all of which hinge on the fact that nonprofit board governance and …
