Future Management Systems feels that the role of Board of Directors in the public sector has not fundamentally changed for many years, while the products and services needed by clients and customers, the skills needed to manage and lead organizations, and the financial demands of operating non-profit organizations has changed dramatically.

Most top organizational leaders feel that they put in an inordinate amount of time into the caring and feeding of Boards with minimal return. To be fair, there are some very effective Boards and Board members. However, for the great majority of the organizations, the current model has not worked for many years.

The solution to the challenges of today and the future exists in finding, hiring, and retaining leadership and other talented people in your organization and maximizing their productivity and value. We propose extending this talent approach to Boards.  Instead of thinking of your Board as a separate group, change your mindset to finding talented volunteers who will fit with your organization’s greatest needs and will have the motivation to ensure your success.

• Your new Board talent will be more committed to helping your organization in key current and future areas;
• You will spend decreased time on the small number of Board members who may not fit your organization’s future;
• You will increase your network of support from people who otherwise would not have joined your Board;
• You will pursue opportunities for the organization where the current Board is too overwhelmed or disorganized, and unable to proceed.