Two way street

Interesting article with examples in the Washington Post about executives serving on non-profit boards, and what the executives learn there, and how they can use it in their main jobs. Besides giving back - one can really make a difference in a small non-profit organization. It is also a good experience for people who might want to become independent board members. In the Washington DC area there are several organizations that offer board training for this type of situation, amongst them: Boardsource and Greater DC Cares Board Leadership Program.