High Impact Boards
High-performing boards don't just oversee the work. They shape the vision, strengthen the plan, and drive meaningful results. To do this consistently, boards need a clear framework for turning vision into action, aligning around shared priorities, and staying focused on meaningful results.
The Challenges
60%
of an organization’s success is attributed to the CEO.
51%
of board chairs report having no specific training or preparation before taking on their role.
31%
of board members are not satisfied with their board’s ability to evaluate the organization’s performance.
49%
of nonprofit CEOs say they do not have the right board members to establish trust with the communities they serve.
The Framework
I Imagine the “Game-Changing Opportunity” (GCO) That Is Your CEO
The CEO accounts for 60 percent of the success of an organization.
M Multiply Your Impact by Aiming Higher Than You Ever Thought Possible
Multiplier thinking must become the norm among your board.
P Perfect the Plan That Propels Progress
The best strategies are formed when the board and leadership work in sync.
A Amplify Accountability with the Metrics That Matter
What gets measured gets done.
C Communicate Effectively and Courageously
Solving difficult challenges often requires having difficult conversations.
T Take Care of the Organization by Delivering on the Details
Boards should be spending their time on the 20 percent of activities that produce 80 percent of the results.
Ready to see where your board stands?
The High Impact Boards Assessment gives you a clear starting point for evaluating your board's strengths, gaps, and
opportunities for growth. In just a few minutes, you'll gain insight into how well your board is shaping vision, strengthening strategy, and driving meaningful results.