How Much Foresight a Board Should Do

It can be difficult to tell at moments like this whether an association board is better off developing a five-year strategic plan, a five-month plan or a 15-year plan. 

Geopolitical unrest. Divisive politics in the United States. Questions over whether AI will cure cancer, play out as just another tech bubble, or—let's see here—spell the end of humanity. This gives staff leaders plenty enough stress on a day-to-day basis. It’s a further challenge to the board members who are charged with setting direction for the organization. 

And for all that, we know that foresight is still not well-emphasized and well-executed on boards. Part of the anxiety comes from the fear of making the wrong decision—if you commit to this one thing, what other things are you neglecting?

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