Governance 101: Getting the Fundamentals Right
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Overview: The most successful healthcare organizations are guided by strong, high-performing boards—and it all begins with mastering the fundamentals. In this essential session, Todd provides a practical roadmap to help both new and seasoned board members strengthen their understanding of core responsibilities. From the foundational duties of care, loyalty, and obedience to the true meaning of fiduciary responsibility, attendees will gain the knowledge and confidence needed to support effective, ethical governance. Whether you're looking to reinforce your board’s effectiveness or establish a strong foundation for future success, this session is your starting point.
Learning Goals:
- Effective Board Governance: The highest performing healthcare facilities are governed by effective boards, emphasizing the importance of mastering the basics in governance.
- Fundamental Understanding: Key fundamentals include understanding the duties of care, obedience, and loyalty, as well as the role of a fiduciary.
- Best Practices for Meetings: The session covers best practices for successful meetings, including agenda development, decision making, executive sessions, mission moments, and committee effectiveness.
Audience: General
Todd Linden, president, Linden Consulting, is dedicated to leading ways to improve the wellbeing of individuals and advance the quadruple aim for healthcare. Linden Consulting works with governing boards on best practice development, governance education, facilitating board workshops and strategic planning retreats, and building optimal board, medical staff and administration relationships.
He is also an adjunct professor and executive in residence for the Health Management and Policy Department at the University of Iowa, as well as a regular faculty for the American College of Healthcare Executives. At ACHE he taught the CEO Bootcamp and served on the editorial board of “Frontiers” magazine. Linden is also an advisor for governWell, a nationally recognized governance excellence organization.