Abbotsford BC — Barb Schimnowsky is pleased to announce the merger of Westview Executive Search Ltd. and WATSON Advisors Inc. As part of WATSON, Barb will lead the Executive… Continue Reading Westview Executive Search Merges with WATSON Advisors Inc.
…among committees Invite chair candidates to serve on the CEO search committee or other special committees in order to build important relationships or gain in depth knowledge in key areas… 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 the Institute of Corporate Directors. “Boards we… 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
…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
…ways. One size must fit all. Consider the following options: Executive Summaries – for every major item on the agenda, provide an Executive Summary or Briefing Note. What are you… 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
…for them to get good answers. Directors either get too much data or vague reassurances from executives, who may themselves not know how to get trusted insight. In some instances,… Continue Reading Mission Control
…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
