Board/Staff Partnerships and High-Performing Boards (Concurrent Session)-Panel: Board/Staff Partnerships and High-Performing Boards

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The GLEAM program, which focuses on board-staff partnerships and high-performing boards, has been successful in promoting collaboration and sharing knowledge among staff leaders and volunteer leaders in the medical community. The program has provided an opportunity for participants to discuss governance and leadership excellence across medicine and to learn from one another's experiences. The key takeaways from the program include the importance of trust, preparation, and collaboration among board members and staff. Trust and respect are essential for effective partnerships, while preparation is crucial for productive board meetings. Board members are at their best when they are equipped with factual data and are future-focused. Staff members are at their best when they feel listened to and appreciated, and when they help implement the board's priorities and strategy. The program has also highlighted the need for ongoing evaluation and feedback. It has been suggested that board members should evaluate each other anonymously to ensure honest and valuable feedback. Overall, the GLEAM program has advanced board-staff partnerships and provided valuable insights into governance for medical organizations.

Keywords

GLEAM program

board-staff partnerships

collaboration

governance

trust

preparation

board members

staff members

evaluation