There is an old theatre adage that 90% of directing is casting.
Hard to argue with that.
Recruiting the right board members may be one of the most important parts of the process. If everyone is talented, can cover a variety of roles, and complements the talents of others, you've set the stage for a great production.
Sure, even great casts can deliver a turkey, but picking the wrong cast seals your fate before opening night.
I think of this every summer, when I find myself at the local summer stock theater. I watch many of the same actors appear in five (count 'em, five) productions, stepping into completely different roles.
When the season is stellar (as it often is), I find myself wondering whether it was luck at all.
Of course, I also wonder why more nonprofit boards do not think of themselves the same way.
This week’s post explores what board and organizational leaders can learn from casting a troupe: leads, ensemble players, understudies, and why the next person you recruit should probably be more than just someone who fits the costume left over from last season.
🎭Casting Your Board for the Season Ahead
Until next time,
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