boardmanship

English

Alternative forms

• boardsmanship

Etymology

From boardman +‎ -ship.

Noun

boardmanship (uncountable)

1. The skills or position of serving on a board.
   • 1970, The Boardman, volumes 25-26, page 37:

     In the photo below, Art Greene, LSBA assistant executive secretary, shown standing, cites the ethics of good boardmanship in an orientation […]

   • 2003, PSBA Bulletin, volume 67, page 19:

     Recognition that inservice training and self-study are essential to effective boardmanship.