In accordance with their fiduciary duties to the organisation, board members have a responsibility to implement good governance. The board is expected to operate collegially. Each board member brings to the boardroom their own particular skills, knowledge and experience, and has a duty to apply their skills, knowledge and experience, acting at all times in the best interests of the organisation.
An effective board seeks to stimulate the flow of ideas, identify key issues, consider alternatives and make informed decisions. To do so requires often-vigorous debate, which can sometimes turn into negative conflict. There are many more issues and situations outlined in section 2 below that can give rise to a board dispute. Such disputes must be dealt with as soon as possible, because if left unresolved,
they can undermine the board’s effectiveness and the organisation’s performance.