Unlike corporate boards, advisory boards have no fiduciary responsibility and their advice is non-binding. Some are hands-on, meeting monthly or more, even getting involved in the daily grind. Others meet… Continue Reading 10 Tips When Building an Effective Advisory Board
…social problems, and contributing positively to society. We are seeing business purpose layered within broader social purpose that together guide what organizations do and why they do it. Patagonia recently… Continue Reading 2019 Was the Year of Purpose. Will 2020 Bring Balance? (Pt 1)
…the economy, and society Challenges self, board, and management to make the right decisions with purpose in mind when the organization is truly tested and the stakes are high Helps… Continue Reading The Purpose Driven Director (Pt 2)
…society. They think about the impacts of their organization’s actions on shareholders, stakeholders, employees, and communities. They consider and embrace how the organization can use its strength and defined purpose… Continue Reading Purpose Driven Board (Pt 3)
…in Vancouver, BC. Equipped with the latest research and in-depth knowledge, sharing expertise with real-world examples, thought-provoking presentations, and engage participants in stimulating discussion, John Jennings, alongside Bob Armstrong, Board… Continue Reading WATSON Presents at the GPC Summit 2020
Natasha Himer will be a key speaker at the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia Not-For-Profit Forum on February 12, 2020, in Vancouver, BC. Through a series of talks… Continue Reading WATSON Presents at CPA BC Not-For-Profit Forum 2020
…Another potential source of low trust can occur within larger boards, where directors may feel, rightfully or not, that their peers are not pulling their full weight. Research shows that… Continue Reading Trust – Relationships Within the Board (#3)
…by getting familiar with procedural requirements and options. Check your governing legislation, your bylaws or board operating rules for the following: Are there rules for calling special or emergency meetings?… Continue Reading Board Meeting Practices Beyond the Physical Boardroom – In the Time of COVID-19
…period, while a more structured search/selection process takes place. Some boards have a list of several possible interim CEO candidates as part of their emergency succession plan and have insight… Continue Reading Now is the Time: Make Sure your Emergengy Succession Plans are Crisis-Ready
…support a foundational belief that everyone is an equal member of our society. It is up to us as individuals to cause the change we want. Caring and human dignity… Continue Reading Together We Can Make The Change We Want
