Expectations are one key component of the glue which holds an organization to
gether. When expectations are not explicitly developed and clearly communicated,
effective relations between board and staff are not likely. This article prescribes the
basic expectations an effective board member should have, especially regarding key
organizational factors such as: administration and management information, fiscal
information, and human resource management. Fifteen specific questions are de
scribed which will provide board members and the executive staff with one useful
set of tools to insure effective communication of expectations.
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