Prevention is the best approach to handle difficult board members. Make sure your agency’s board member goals are clear and they are able combine their vision with that organisation. This helps reduce the amount of situations where a board member’s opinion is not beneficial. If a problem does arise be quick to address it and don’t put off bad behavior. Hesitating will only make it worse.
Direct https://theboardmeeting.blog/revolutionize-corporate-productivity-with-the-right-business-management-system/ intervention is the first step, which is a one-on-1 meeting with the person making trouble. It is important to be calm and professional, yet direct in the discussion and clearly express your concerns. Ideally the person will agree with you and change their behavior, however in the event that this doesn’t work, try making an intervention in the group with the chair and/or anyone other board member whom the chair admires. You might also consider reviewing the Values Statement for your organization and/or other documents governing the organization for words that can be used to define acceptable behavior, including treating people with respect and respect.
Another option is to get the person to quit the board (ideally voluntarily but, where needed, through the vote of no confidence). This requires some careful preparation and planning ahead of the meeting or discussion. Prepare a comprehensive response to the principal questions you’d like to address. Also ensure that your tone is friendly but firm. Do not be afraid to be assertive.