“How should directors respond to the recent high profile cases of sexual harassment cases in the workplace?” The spectre of… Continue Reading In the Shadow of Weinstein Woes: How Boards Should Be Thinking About Sexual Harassment
The mere mention of chair succession can silence even the most progressive boardroom. Uncomfortable broaching this delicate topic, many boards… Continue Reading Desperately Seeking Commitment: Expectations of the Board in Chair Succession Planning
Liz spoke to the Women’s Leadership Circle on Oct. 11 about ‘The Principles of Good Governance.’ The event was hosted in partnership with… Continue Reading Principles of Good Governance
December 7, 2017 Letter #1 Dear Chair, Chair is an action, not a position. Whether you’re a first-time chair or… Continue Reading (#1) Chair is an Action, Not a Position
In the world of CEO succession planning, timing is everything. Unless your board is clairvoyant, pinpointing the perfect moment to… Continue Reading Timing is Everything: Seven factors effective CEO transition timing
February 1, 2018 Letter #3 Dear Chair, Every board is unique. Sector, organization, strategy and directors around the table guarantee… Continue Reading (#3) Leadership Lessons from the Intentional Chair
Elevate the board. Get out of the weeds. Raise your perspective. For years, governance experts have been chanting these mantras to… Continue Reading Dust off your Matrix Skills
She held her breath as she pressed download on the board portal. How many different documents would it be this… Continue Reading Board Packages you Want to Receive
24/7 connectivity makes it almost impossible to leave work at the office. Now imagine the challenge of trying to distance… Continue Reading Defy the Odds of Family Business Succession
Part 1 of WATSON’s 3-part Year of the Peer series This may not be your year, no matter how much… Continue Reading Are you ready for a Director Evaluation (PT 1)
