…they seek directors with the right competencies, commitment and character. While the diversity pool has initially focused on women, cultural and age diversity are also gaining more consideration.” Read the… Continue Reading Principles of Good Governance
…CEO or the executive’s transition timing. Key roles may vary based on industry, for example a COO in a mining company or Chief Investment Officer in an asset management company…. Continue Reading Timing is Everything: Seven factors effective CEO transition timing
…markets experience had investment management responsibility experience with complex financial statements and agreements had responsibility for financial reporting and analysis in a large organization (e.g. CFO, Comptroller or Treasurer) PERSONAL… 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 time? Wow, a new record. Five business days to the… Continue Reading Board Packages you Want to Receive
…backwards from there. 2. Who will lead the process? While the Governance Committee or Chair may lead the process internally, many boards use an outside party to gather and analyze… Continue Reading Customize your Approach to Peer Evaluation (PT 2)
…process – consulted, yes, decision making, no. Final authority resides with the CEO. Ad Hoc Task Forces – At times, it may make sense for directors to take a more… Continue Reading The Time Between Meetings
…look like in your context, then build diversity considerations into your skills matrix. 2. Educate Yourselves The world is rapidly changing, and boards must be ahead of this change. Make… Continue Reading New Years Resolutions ; 5 ideas to start the conversation
…rest of the CEO lifecycle? This is where the big wins and the big risks are hidden. Do you know if your CEO is adequately adapting to a changing business… Continue Reading The Board’s Only Employee
…interfere with the exercise of a member’s independent judgment”[2] Audit Committee: Your board must have an audit committee, composed of three independent[3] and financially literate directors. Additional Good Practice As… Continue Reading Is your Board Ready to go Public?
…layoffs and potential short-term disruption to results? What about the staff who liked the old way (after all, they had enjoyed enormous financial benefit)? How would you ensure that the… Continue Reading The Boards’ Role in Change – Giving the CEO Space to Lead for Success
