…them in advance with directors and the CEO and listen to their concerns. 5. Shape the information The best board information is comprehensive and balanced, meeting the needs of the… Continue Reading (#1) Chair is an Action, Not a Position
…you in the ball park 1. CEO Wishes When does the CEO plan to leave? The CEO may be reluctant to share this too far in advance for fear of… Continue Reading Timing is Everything: Seven factors effective CEO transition timing
…support and guidance. Tips: Reflect on what you need to know and know who to ask – whether it’s the former chair, CEO, committee chairs or experienced chairs in your… Continue Reading (#3) Leadership Lessons from the Intentional Chair
…builds. Have a governance question? Ask WATSON Many executives are adept at preparing business cases for CEO approval and understand how the CEO likes to receive information. That is no… 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 work from family when the CEO and the senior executive… Continue Reading Defy the Odds of Family Business Succession
…The CEO should establish similar protocols with the management team and expect a similar heads up from her executives. It is then the mutual responsibility of the Chair and CEO… Continue Reading The Time Between Meetings
…Check in on CEO Succession If you haven’t yet had the conversation, this is the year to put it on your board calendar. No matter where your CEO is at… Continue Reading New Years Resolutions ; 5 ideas to start the conversation
How Can the Board Really Know What’s Happening with Culture, Leadership, and People Risk Inside the Organization? “We’ve made a commitment to inclusion and diversity. How are we truly doing,… Continue Reading Mission Control
CEOs can be make-or-break for organizations – results, values and relationships are all at stake. Almost half of CEOs fail in their first 18 months* CEO failures can cost organizations… Continue Reading The Board’s Only Employee
…should be independent. Additionally, your board chair should be independent, and CEO and board chair roles should be separated. Board Renewal: Your board should have a clearly-articulated philosophy and process… Continue Reading Is your Board Ready to go Public?
