D E N O M I N AT O R S The Top Traits of Great and Effective Boards of Directors BY JULIE ADAMEN VER THE YEARS, I HAVE WORKED WITH MANY, MANY BOARDS OF DIRECTORS: As a manager, as a consultant, and as a member of the board. And as we all-managers and board members alike-know, some boards are just better than others at administrating their community and effectively achieving their agenda with grace, dignity, professionalism, and humor. These boards are a pleasure with which to work or on which to serve. January 2018 19