Measures to make sure that becoming a Board member isn't a popularity contest
I think this is important for both the Cultural org and the Operational entity and was often reflected in the Board Vision Session but a range of people. I'm not sure what the answers are, but think it needs discussion and advice on how to make sure we have the best Board based on merit and not popularity
The members should decide.
In my experience you encourage focus on the board qualities by separating operations out from the board. To be in a role at the event, you head towards ops, not entity Board.
Yes! Such a practical approach. That's not to say the skills can't both be present in the same person of course (which I know you weren't). But it helps us all to be clear about the various roles, even if we would suit, and should apply for multiple of them.
Totally agree. Ego must be kept outside the process