This quiz consists of fifteen yes-no questions. Check out the suggested answers by clicking answers in orange underneath the quiz. Circle yes or no for your answers. And, share the Board Micromanaging Quiz with your staff and board to clarify roles at your nonprofit.
1. A board member asks about a staff member’s responsibilities. | y/n |
2. When the CEO steps out of the room, the Board assigns a staff member in the room to complete a task. | y/n |
3. The Board asks the CEO if staff can take on a committee assignment. | y/n |
4. The Board tells the CEO how to fix an operation snafu. | y/n |
5. The Board creates a policy to correct an operation snafu. | y/n |
Not matter the score, how can you reduce board micromanaging and increase governance? Talk more about the difference and explore the gray area. For more, read How Can You Stop Your Board from Micromanaging?
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Karen Eber Davis provides customized advising and coaching around nonprofit strategy and board development. People leaders hire her to bring clarity to sticky situations, break through barriers that seem insurmountable, and align people for better futures. She is the author of 7 Nonprofit Income Streams and Let's Raise Nonprofit Millions Together.
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