Conflicts are normal. Hidden ones are the problem. The COI Quick Start gives your board or team one simple process to use every time: disclose, step out, let others decide, write it down. It's free when you join Out the Box, ToyBox's monthly letter.
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Why conflicts come up in every organization, the four-step process, and a 60-second check to see where you stand.
The eight questions to ask once a year, what to do when a conflict comes up, sample minutes language, and the coffee rule for gifts.
A week-by-week plan to get a policy, a form and a habit in place this month, and how to get help if you want it.
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Want a quick read on your own board first? Try the free conflict of interest self-check. The Quick Start is a practical starting point, not legal advice. Conflict of interest rules can be legal requirements; talk with an attorney about your organization's obligations.
Policy rewrites in plain language, board training on disclosure and recusal, and hands-on conflict of interest workshops for boards and teams.