…AND EXPERIENCES Board members should collectively possess these skills and experiences CATEGORY CRITERIA Executive Leadership President, Chief Executive Officer or senior officer of a business who has: experience leading an… Continue Reading Dust off your Matrix Skills
…and a continuous activity, just as the best managers continually engage and guide their teams. The CEO is the board’s only employee; paying attention is critical. *Research findings from HBR,… Continue Reading The Board’s Only Employee
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
…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
…top not-for-profit experts. Equipped with the latest research and in-depth knowledge, Natasha Himer will review emerging areas of focus for Boards in the not-for-profit sector, drawing on case studies to… 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
…model, and people. This is an unprecedented time and there is no playbook. Boards should consider their context and ask themselves: Do we have the option of delaying our search… Continue Reading 10 Questions Boards Should be asking About CEO Transition
…also working with specialized governance and talent firms, such as WATSON, to either guide them through the selection of directors, or to conduct the entire director search process. As recruitment… Continue Reading Is Your Resume Board Ready?
