10 Habits of Highly Effective Boards

Dr. Carol Cartwright and Dr. Sheila StearnsSenior Fellows, AGB

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Create a culture of inclusion.

Habit #1

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Uphold basic fiduciary principles.

Habit #2

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Cultivate a healthy relationship with the president.

Habit #3

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Select an effective board chair.

Habit #4

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Establish an effective governance committee.

Habit #5

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Delegate appropriate decision-making authority to committees.

Habit #6

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Consider strategic risk factors.

Habit #7

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Provide appropriate oversight of academic quality.

Habit #8

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Develop a renewed commitment to shared governance.

Habit #9

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Focus on accountability.

Habit #10

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Carol Cartwright – ccartwri@kent.edu

Sheila Stearns – sheila@modwest.com

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