30 | Why Is Board Work So Hard?

In this episode of Build Better Boards, hosts Mitch Majeski, Dr. Keri Jacobs and Richard Fagerlin explore the often-unspoken challenges that make board work more difficult than it appears. They examine why even well-intentioned, committed directors can struggle to find alignment and move forward together.

• Misunderstandings around what it means to “represent” members can create confusion and misalignment in boardrooms.
  
• Personal perspectives, hidden agendas, and varying communication styles can disrupt effective group decision-making.
  
• Board chairs may avoid difficult conversations, contributing to a lack of clarity or unresolved tensions.
  
• Tools like assigning dissent and understanding “altitude” in discussions can improve dialogue and reduce friction.
  
• Thoughtful agenda design and intentional framing of board conversations help boards work more effectively.
  

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