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Governance
Tuesday, December 1, 2020   (0 Comments - view/add)
Confidentiality: The Fourth Fiduciary Responsibility »
“ Three my keep a secret, if two of them are dead .” – Ben Franklin Much has been written about boardroom confidentiali...
Saturday, February 1, 2020   (0 Comments - view/add)
The Often-Forgotten Element of Club Governance: Management of Capital Projects »
Large capital construction projects bring with them myriad risks, opportunities and potential disruptions to everyday life...
Thursday, January 16, 2020   (0 Comments - view/add)
Clubs and HOAs: Maximizing their Intertwined Relationship »
A vast number of clubs around the country are located within, or adjacent to, a master planned residential community gover...
Thursday, January 16, 2020   (0 Comments - view/add)
Dealing with “Rogue” Board Members: How to Minimize Counter-Productive Behavior »
THE NOTION OF “GOING ROGUE”  conjures up ideas of defiance or independence. In many clubs, directors are dealing wit...
Friday, November 1, 2019   (0 Comments - view/add)
10 Tips for New Club Presidents »
Here are a few tips that will help you help your board and your club to achieve all they can.  1. Develop and rig...
Monday, October 7, 2019   (0 Comments - view/add)
Governance Perspective: The Board Advisor »
My first exposure to private club governance was as a board and committee member at my own club. I served for 10 years, th...
Monday, October 7, 2019   (0 Comments - view/add)
Governance Perspective: The Board Member »
As an avid student of organizational leadership, I’ve spent considerable time contemplating what makes some boards so succ...
Monday, October 7, 2019   (0 Comments - view/add)
Governance Perspective: The General Manager »
Prior to joining Club Benchmarking as CEO in 2017, I enjoyed a wonderful career in club management that began in 1984. Alo...
Monday, October 7, 2019   (0 Comments - view/add)
The Ultimate Legacy: Reimagining Club Leadership: Diablo Country Club »
Since 1914, families in the San Francisco Bay Area have been drawn to Diablo Country Club (DCC) at the base of Mount Diabl...
Friday, October 4, 2019   (0 Comments - view/add)
An Open Letter »
Editor’s note : This article is a based upon advice given to incoming president’s at Medinah Country Club, in Medinah...
Friday, October 4, 2019   (0 Comments - view/add)
How can we prepare our club to withstand future economic uncertainties? »
“THOSE WHO CANNOT REMEMBER  the past are doomed to repeat it.” Those words from philosopher and poet George Santayan...
Friday, October 4, 2019   (0 Comments - view/add)
How do successful clubs maintain their relevance? »
IN TODAY’S WORLD,  the term relevancy is used quite a bit and has become a good catch phrase for any business whethe...
Friday, October 4, 2019   (0 Comments - view/add)
Perspectives from a Millennial Manager: Principles of a Successful Transformation »
WITH LABOR DAY BEHIND  us and football season underway, I find myself reflecting on my third summer at Interlachen C...
Friday, October 4, 2019   (0 Comments - view/add)
Serious Business: Are Club Boards Prepared for their Fiduciary Duty? »
PRIVATE CLUB GOVERNANCE  is about much more than just having a voice in the decision-making process. Board members a...
Friday, October 4, 2019   (0 Comments - view/add)
Should we grieve for the Grievance Committee? »
MORE OFTEN THAN NOT,  a club’s Grievance Committee can be its biggest asset when dealing with a troublesome member....
Friday, October 4, 2019   (0 Comments - view/add)
Succession Planning for the Club Board: Creating a Pipeline of Future Leaders »
EVERY CLUB  should commit to proactive succession planning for the board to identify the next leaders of the club. H...
Wednesday, July 17, 2019   (0 Comments - view/add)
Servant Leadership in Private Clubs: 10 Traits for Inspired Leadership »
Servant leadership is the cornerstone of private club governance. Private clubs prosper or perish on the strength and dura...
Wednesday, July 17, 2019   (0 Comments - view/add)
What do we need to know about strategic planning for our club? »
Strategy is a process. Establishing sound strategy is one of the foremost duties of a club director. In most clubs, dir...
Wednesday, July 17, 2019   (0 Comments - view/add)
Practice What You Preach: How NCA Walks the Talk »
THE NATIONAL CLUB ASSOCIATION (NCA) is a leader in private club advocacy and education, providing a voice for the industry...
Wednesday, April 24, 2019   (0 Comments - view/add)
Butler Country Club:Building a Path to the Future »
Butler is a 200-year-old Western Pennsylvania city 35 miles from Pittsburgh. It is home to 14,000 residents who relish the...
Wednesday, April 24, 2019   (0 Comments - view/add)
Hit the Ground Running: The President's First 100 Days »
Whenever a new United States president comes into of behalf of the board; they also serve as a proving ground office, we t...
Wednesday, April 24, 2019   (0 Comments - view/add)
The Business of Proper Club Governance »
A FEW YEARS AGO,  a leader in the private club industry said to me—in neither a good nor bad way, but in a matter of...
Wednesday, April 24, 2019   (0 Comments - view/add)
Chartering Board Committees: A Vital Strategic Governance Best Practice »
EFFECTIVE COMMITTEES  are made of compendious charters. Chartering board committees requires clarity of thought and m...
Wednesday, April 24, 2019   (0 Comments - view/add)
Checklist: The Board Policy Manual: The Cornerstone of Good Club Governance »
A BOARD POLICY MANUAL (BPM) is a living document used by club boards and committees to effectively govern their clubs. It...
Wednesday, April 24, 2019   (0 Comments - view/add)
Embracing Change: A Winning Game Plan for Private Clubs »
Change is constant in the private club industry. It impacts members, managers and staff. Change is also advantageous. As A...
Wednesday, April 24, 2019   (0 Comments - view/add)
Resiliency: An Essential Characteristic of Successful Clubs »
My youngest son and I watched Rory McIlroy walk down the 18 th  fairway after hitting a wonderful approach to secure...
Wednesday, April 24, 2019   (0 Comments - view/add)
What kind of data is appropriate for inclusion in my club’s monthly board packets?: Experts' Corner »
STAKEHOLDER GROUPS  need specific information relative to their role in the organization. In a world drowning in data...
Monday, April 1, 2019   (0 Comments - view/add)
Hiring a New GM/COO: Competencies and Success Factors »
Because choosing your club’s next general manager can often be a long and difficult undertaking, properly evaluating the c...
Wednesday, February 27, 2019   (0 Comments - view/add)
The High-Performing Board of Directors: How to ensure balanced perspectives and continuity »
As part of your best practices in governance, the club should have a documented board profile, which is a “wish list” of a...
Thursday, January 10, 2019   (0 Comments - view/add)
Board Self-Assessment: 5 Steps to Evaluate Your Performance »
EFFECTIVE BOARDS  set goals and work to achieve them. The best, top-performing boards execute an annual self-assessme...
Wednesday, January 9, 2019   (0 Comments - view/add)
How To Discipline Members: Addressing a Growing Concern »
NCA has received an increasing number of information requests on member discipline. Any member discipline process must inc...
Tuesday, October 9, 2018   (0 Comments - view/add)
Board Orientation: 3 Steps to Ensuring a Smooth Transition »
THOROUGH AND THOUGHTFUL  board orientation ensures the effectiveness of private club boards in transition. Club leade...
Tuesday, October 9, 2018   (0 Comments - view/add)
Monday, October 1, 2018   (0 Comments - view/add)
Elevating Board Performance: Roles, Composition and Areas for Growth »
Club governance is the engine to most clubs’ success. A well-functioning club board provides the guidance necessary for cl...
Monday, October 1, 2018   (0 Comments - view/add)
What’s the Pulse on Governance? »
What’s the Pulse on Governance? Here’s what clubs have told us about their governance practices in 2018  ...

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