Are your board members in good standing?

Like many new groups, the imaginary nonprofit Organization for the Illustration of Bylaws Problems (OIPB) started out writing their original document in a hurry so they could incorporate. They figured that after the settling of the initial whirlwind of activity they “go back and change them later.” One member of the original team believed [...]

The Imaginary Organization for the Illustration of Bylaws Problems

I thought I’d invent an organization to illustrate some problems I come across working with organizations and their bylaws. That way I’m not giving away any trade secrets or breaking any confidences. I also don’t have to explain anything about the organization.
So please understand, just like in fiction and the movies, the stories of [...]

Asking for advice from old board members

Fila, the sports apparel company, has been loosing market share for a long time. They had some trouble with their former CEO, Jonathan Epstein, back in 2004. Very old news, you say.
The company was bought in January 2007 by Fila Korea Ltd, the former Korean licensee. More old news, you say. (Check [...]