Healthcare governance
Governance excellence is a necessity for high organizational performance in the healthcare system. The importance of high performing Board of Directors and talented CEOs working in harmony to advance the organization’s mission is not debatable.
Fortunately, many organizations, associations and advisory bodies have developed a significant body of material describing the elements of good governance. The evolving roles of the key players such as individual directors and senior leaders are well described. The basic organizational frameworks of Board committees, agendas and minutes are table stakes in good governance.
However, for governance to reach its highest level of contribution, it is imperative that the relationship between the CEO and the Board, specifically the Board Chair, be robust and productive. In many ways maintaining a positive relationship between these key positions is the heart of good governance. A strong Chair/CEO relationship can set the tone for all other good governance and strong organizational performance. An unproductive or subpar relationship impairs performance and satisfaction at the highest level of the organization and in extreme cases can result in leadership turnover and sub-par organizational performance.
Lozon Associates has a specific interest and talent in helping to assess, build, maintain and improve this key dynamic between the Board Chair / CEO. Jeff Lozon has unparalleled expertise on both sides of this dynamic and is devoted to helping promote productive and positive relationships to improve health organization performance.