You Need an Intervention

Authors

  • Robert Rohrlack University of South Florida, Tampa

Keywords:

governance, leadership, boards of directors

Abstract

 Since first established in the United States in the 1700s, chambers of commerce have become widespread across the country and are recognized as the welcoming entry point for business into a community or region. While chambers vary in size, the scope of business and reputation, James Foster was the CEO for a successful chamber that had grown in both membership and governance with a large board that did not show indication of stabilizing. How did a successful chamber CEO navigate reducing the governing board while not resulting in disengagement of the members?

This discussion is useful to any executive of a voluntary membership organization or associations that are governed by a voluntary member board. Non-governmental organizations (NGO’s) can find this helpful in their strategic planning discussion for effective board management.

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Published

2020-04-16

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Cases