<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[EBS, LLC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edgewood Board Solutions is a consulting firm focused on serving nonprofit boards, with an emphasis on board governance, board operations, and committee development, among other offerings. ]]></description><link>https://www.edgewoodboardsolutions.com/blog-1</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 02:21:46 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.edgewoodboardsolutions.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Oversight vs. Micromanagement: Staying in the Governance Lane]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the most persistent sources of friction in organizations is the tension between board oversight and operational management.]]></description><link>https://www.edgewoodboardsolutions.com/post/oversight-vs--micromanagement-staying-in-the-governance-lane</link><guid isPermaLink="false">2bb355eb-db98-4feb-beac-91f821f0f4c3</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:11:34 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Caroline Presnell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navigating Board Onboarding: How to Turn New Directors into Immediate Contributors]]></title><description><![CDATA[The average board onboarding process follows a predictable pattern: a new director is appointed, sent a folder packed with dense historical documents, introduced around a room, and told, "Let us know if you have any questions."]]></description><link>https://www.edgewoodboardsolutions.com/post/navigating-board-onboarding-how-to-turn-new-directors-into-immediate-contributors</link><guid isPermaLink="false">161f0814-1102-434f-84bd-dbb90e9d167e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:02:56 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Caroline Presnell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Designing Board Agendas That Drive Strategic Impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[Look at the agenda for your average board meeting, and you will likely see a familiar structure:]]></description><link>https://www.edgewoodboardsolutions.com/post/designing-board-agendas-that-drive-strategic-impact</link><guid isPermaLink="false">461750f9-4ebe-4d74-9c33-4209e36c9e54</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:24:15 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Caroline Presnell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Modern Board Chair-CEO Relationship: Building a Culture of High Trust and Strong Accountability]]></title><description><![CDATA[The relationship between a CEO and their Board Chair is one of the most critical pairings in organizational leadership. When functioning well, it serves as an anchor through crises, a soundboard for growth, and a source of clarity for strategic decisions.]]></description><link>https://www.edgewoodboardsolutions.com/post/the-modern-board-chair-ceo-relationship-building-a-culture-of-high-trust-and-strong-accountability</link><guid isPermaLink="false">0e69fce3-6a31-4abc-a30f-f41ce3e7b8f0</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:22:03 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Caroline Presnell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the Binder: Moving from Operational Support to Strategic Partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[When executive directors and board chairs evaluate their board management strategy, conversation usually centers on administrative efficiency: Are agendas distributed on time? Are minutes accurate? Is the board portal easy to navigate?]]></description><link>https://www.edgewoodboardsolutions.com/post/beyond-the-binder-moving-from-operational-support-to-strategic-partnership</link><guid isPermaLink="false">fcdd6ddd-f961-4467-94f8-9e840ccfdd47</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:19:04 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Caroline Presnell</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>