Governance Minute: Considering Partnership? Do Your Homework

June 15, 2012
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Delores Brisbon outlines the questions seminary and theological school boards should ask as they consider forming a partnership or merger with another school: What kind of merger or partnership are you considering? Should you limit your partners to similar schools? What are the potential payoffs? Where do you draw the line? What are you not willing to forfeit? Do you need a facilitator? Do you need a lawyer? A coach?

 


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