Dec 1, 2025, 1:04 PM
(from Maytree) Great boards stay in their lane – focusing on strategy, risk, and results – while empowering staff to lead. These ideas from Aleem Punja, executive director, Future Ready Initiative, help boards stay there:
1. Start with purpose, not paper
2. Govern, do not manage
3. Center equity and pluralism in every decision
4. Build a strong, trust-based relationship with the CEO
5. Commit to learning, preparation, and self-reflection
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