An effective team develops a set of standards for itself and then everyone in the group commits to hold itself to those standards. These standards along with a common sense of purpose defines team. If the board can set high standards for itself and meet them, its decisions will be of high quality, the leadership of the organization will be effective (i.e. your leadership will have integrity) and the morale of the staff will be raised.

A quick read focused on standards and values for boards. More than just informational, this article includes steps to establish your own set of board values and guidelines, as well as a collection of 15 examples you can draw from.

Author: William Dann, Founder
Page Length: 3 pages