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Tips for When Management and the Board Disagree

Nov 14, 2025 · 4 min read

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When a not-for-profit board and management disagree, it is essential to address the matter constructively and quickly to avoid negative consequences that may impact an organization’s performance and mission related outcomes. 12 suggestions for successfully navigating disagreements between management and the board are noted below.

Tip # 1: Acknowledge that disagreement is a good thing and often necessary

The hallmark of a high-functioning diverse board is raising alternative viewpoints, and it is reasonable to expect challenges when a crucial decision

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