In this episode of Build Better Boards, hosts Richard Fagerlin and Dr. Keri Jacobs close out their series on the Board Health Model, diving into practical strategies for aligning purpose, refining processes, and driving performance.
- The Myth of Perfection: Explore why boards should focus on alignment rather than chasing a “perfect” purpose, process, or performance.
- Continuous Improvement: Learn how adopting a mindset of growth can future-proof your board and organization.
- Evaluating Effectiveness: Discover simple tools, like force field analysis, to identify what’s propelling your board forward and what’s holding it back.
- Practical Questions for Directors: Ask the right questions during and after meetings to keep your board on track and aligned with its goals.
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Meet Our Hosts
With unique backgrounds in organizational health and cooperative research, Richard Fagerlin of Peak Solutions and Dr. Keri Jacobs from the University of Missouri bring a wealth of expertise to Build Better Boards.
Their combined experience offers practical, actionable insights that empower co-op boards to navigate challenges, strengthen leadership, and truly thrive.

Richard Fagerlin,
Peak Solutions
