Know when, how to use executive sessions for tricky board issues

For seasoned nonprofit boards and executive directors, knowing how and when to call an executive session may be old hat. But for less experienced boards and EDs/CEOs, the use of executive sessions could cause problems if not done correctly and for the right reasons, experts say.

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Board & Administrator for Administrators Only
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2026-08-18
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https://doi.org/10.1002/ban.31962
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Leadership and Management in Organizations
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Know when, how to use executive sessions for tricky board issues

Board & Administrator for Administrators Only
Leadership and Management in Organizations
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Know when, how to use executive sessions for tricky board issues

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Abstract

For seasoned nonprofit boards and executive directors, knowing how and when to call an executive session may be old hat. But for less experienced boards and EDs/CEOs, the use of executive sessions could cause problems if not done correctly and for the right reasons, experts say.

Board & Administrator for Administrators OnlyVol. 43(1)
Openalex Percentile: Top 7%
Leadership and Management in Organizations
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