When less is more
Pesh Framjee explains the optimum size for governing board effectiveness...
When carrying out governance reviews I am often asked about the right size for a non-profit board. There is no hard and fast rule, but I must nail my colours to the mast and confess that I do not advocate large boards. There are a number of reasons why organisations opt for them but I do not believe this is justified. Furthermore, there are important issues that negate most of the perceived advantages. In short, I see more difficulties with large boards than with small ones.
Author: Pesh Framjee
Pesh Framjee Pesh Framjee, Head of the non-profit unit at Crowe Clark Whitehill is Special Adviser to CFDG and is a member of the Charity SORP Committee. He has worked with charities for over 35 years and advises charities on financial, governance and strategic matters.
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