I've heard the same question from three board presidents over the past few weeks: So how do we make sure we implement the strategic plan we just completed? My answer: That's your job as the board president. Make strategic plan updates a regular part of your monthly or at least quarterly board meetings. Put it on the board meeting agendas; then address it. If you don't track it, monitor it, and coordinate with the CEO and others as appropriate to make sure action is being taken, who will? Your...

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