The Board Chair as Coach

collaborate with othersNovember 1, 2026

Most directors receive little individual feedback once they join a board. This article explores how board chairs can use coaching skills to strengthen judgment, improve contribution, and help directors grow into more effective board members.

Recently, a board chair shared with me a challenge they’re facing involving a new director.

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Scott has served on boards and provided governance advisory services to boards since 2001. Private company, nonprofit and government agency boards have been his focus. He is now leveraging that expertise with his own director work while helping directors prepare for their board role so they can collaborate, contribute and influence decisions.

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