Books in the Templates for Trustees series

Building Museum Boards guides the governance committee through every step of the nomination and board-building process including identifying prospective members; crafting job descriptions for individuals and committees; compliance with conflict of interest standards; and orienting and activating board members.

This book and the accompanying templates will model the kind of thinking that is required not only to create a strategic plan that is tailored to each institution, but also to stay focused on the strategic aspects of governance while implementing that plan.

In Executive Transitions, the printed manual and customizable web-based templates take boards through each step, from announcing the previous director's departure and considering interim leadership options to screening and interviewing candidates, conducting reference and background checks, and extending an offer.

Part of the Templates for Trustees series, The Leadership Partnership examines the critical relationship of the executive director and the board. Surveys help to identify areas of concern or weakness and help the organization's leadership focus on improving procedures and strategies for improvement.