Why Boards Micromanage…

One of the common traps for boards is slipping into micromanagement—digging too far into operational details. While usually well-intentioned, this often creates frustration and blurs the line between governance and management.

The good news: smart board architecture can prevent it.

A well-designed committee structure channels board members’ expertise into the right places, gives them meaningful ways to contribute, and ensures that the full board can focus on strategy, oversight, and accountability—not day-to-day operations.

The lesson? Strong committees don’t just get more work done—they also reduce the temptation to micromanage.

Ethos Strategies can help build out your board’s architecture to maximize board engagement, efficiency, and effectiveness.