This observation marks a departure from more traditional views of the interaction between the executive director and the board of directors in governance matters. Some organizations reading this report may wish to increase the extent of the executive director’s participation in board matters to reflect what the interviewees described and I have summarized. The degree to which the relationship improves can be tangible but, as with any organizational change, this happens only if change is managed fairly and appropriately. Before embarking upon any changes in an effort to improve the relationship, organizations should first reflect at length on the nature.
