Our nonprofit board has three people who've been here since the beginning and they make all the real decisions in side conversations before meetings and the rest of us just vote on what's already been decided. The newer members are starting to notice and some are talking about leaving but the founders act like everything is transparent.
More people experience this than they realize.
Informal power structures are undermining stated democratic processes and people are choosing exit over confrontation.
“Where Are You with Environmental activism and civil disobedience?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.