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Synergy in the Boardroom: From Chaos to High Functioning

SCD Group

For Boards that are less likely to have that perspective, the use of a strong Board development, evaluation and nomination process – driven by peers and supplemented by strong staff leadership – can be an invaluable tool. Russ Lemieux has more than 30 years of experience working with trade associations and professional societies.

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Association Leadership: Stepping Into Chairs Role

SCD Group

Also, the staff provides helpful tools to the chair to help him/her keep a strategic focus during board meetings (e.g., He is a Group Vice President for Kellen Company, a full-service association management and professional services company with offices in Atlanta, Beijing, Brussels, Chicago, Denver, New York City and Washington, DC.