tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416792277523234242.post8631923023983608598..comments2023-10-28T10:52:27.646-04:00Comments on Leading by Design: Board Recruitment: Look for the What, Not the WhoAnne W. Ackersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04543098694263540652noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416792277523234242.post-21228918876866080102010-06-02T06:45:16.658-04:002010-06-02T06:45:16.658-04:00Debra, I truly believe that if we only concentrate...Debra, I truly believe that if we only concentrate on the who, we run the risk of assembling boards that are far too homogeneous, which for many organizations can be(come) an Achilles heel. Focusing on the what first may help some boards diversify in ways they never thought possible. It's definitely worth trying.<br /><br />You're right -- opening these conversations and pressing for reflection and clarity are important elements of what board members and consultants should always try to advance and support.Anne W. Ackersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04543098694263540652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416792277523234242.post-30916099722141710352010-06-01T08:35:09.005-04:002010-06-01T08:35:09.005-04:00If you don't know what you're looking for,...If you don't know what you're looking for, you're liable to accept any who." That may be one of the most profound statements about the importance of recruitment that I've read in a very, very long time, Anne. As board members, and as consultants to boards, we must continually press for more reflection and more resulting clarity about what really is needed at the table - skills, access, perspectives, etc. - to govern fully and effectively. Thanks for the thought-provoking challenge for all of us.POLS 4710/5710https://www.blogger.com/profile/13370617375691864286noreply@blogger.com