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Board development in two hospitals: lessons from a demonstration.

A R Kovner1, R A Ritvo, T P Holland

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|April 1, 1997
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Improving nonprofit board effectiveness requires strategic changes like reducing board size and implementing term limits. CEO support and trustee engagement are crucial for successful implementation in healthcare organizations.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Nonprofit Governance

Background:

  • Nonprofit boards are critical for organizational success.
  • Previous efforts to enhance board effectiveness have shown mixed results.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate interventions aimed at improving nonprofit board effectiveness in two healthcare organizations.
  • To identify factors influencing the success of these interventions.

Main Methods:

  • A demonstration project was conducted at two healthcare systems: Alpha Health Care and Beta Hospital.
  • Interventions included reducing board numbers, establishing term limits, changing board chairs, resizing boards, implementing consent agendas, and reorganizing committee structures.

Main Results:

  • Alpha Health Care implemented significant changes, including board consolidation and structural reorganization.

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  • Beta Hospital saw limited adoption of changes due to modest CEO interest and low trustee engagement.

    • Conclusions:

    • Strategic interventions can enhance nonprofit board effectiveness.
    • Board assessment, retreats, time management, and strong CEO support are vital for successful board development.