Reality Check Part 2: Process Trumps Politics

Reality Check Part 2:  Process Trumps Politics

So in my last post, we discussed at some length the governance structure of the Board and what steps, if any, might be taken to modify that structure.  But I emphasized a key point that I think bears repeating:  all paths for governance reform lead through Harrisburg.  And I believe it is very unlikely that Harrisburg will do anything that would diminish its voice or reduce the political value of its involvement with Penn State.

So, if structural change is unlikely what about the practices, policies and procedures of our Board?

The good news?  In my view. we …

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Reality Check: Governance Evolution, Not Revolution at Penn State

Reality Check:  Governance Evolution, Not Revolution at Penn State

Every Penn Stater I talk to about the events leading up to November of 2011 shares a common emotion.  Many are hurt, some feel betrayed, but all are angry.

That anger has many roots, but perhaps the most common among the alumni with whom I’ve talked is a general feeling that the Board acted in haste and that actions were taken without adequate consideration of their impact. They acted too quickly, without all the facts.

I’ve served on non-profit Boards and I’ve advised Boards of some of the …

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