Board dynamics (the interpersonal relations between board members and senior staff) have a high level of importance to the board’s governing effectiveness. Exceptional boards govern in constructive partnership with the chief executive and staff, recognizing the effectiveness of this relationship is interdependent. This session explains how boards can create a culture that will foster engagement, trust and collaboration, as well as provide clarity around respective roles for a constructive partnership to build genuine mutual respect. Learning Objectives Create a governance culture that encourages engagement and trust" Define a constructive partnership" Understand shared leadership and succession planning" Speaker Susan Decker Principal, Decker Consulting