Board Foundations

Orientation Is the Beginning, Not the Job

Orientation Is the Beginning, Not the Jobby: Brad AdamsPublished on: 04/08/2026

Most organizations do a reasonably good job of welcoming new board members. A binder or a portal with the governance manual, a tour of the strategic plan, an introduction to key staff, maybe an hour with the chair. Is that enough?

Governance
Orientation Is the Beginning, Not the Job

Are You a Good Director?

Are You a Good Director?by: Brad AdamsPublished on: 04/06/2026

Most directors walk into their first board meeting with the best of intentions and very little preparation. They were appointed because someone believed in them — and then they sat down at that table and quietly wondered: Am I doing this right?

Governance
Are You a Good Director?