…audit committee, your board should have one or more committees dedicated to board governance, director nominations, and director and executive compensation. All directors on these committees should be independent. How… Continue Reading Is your Board Ready to go Public?
…or waste their time. Listen to what the board says. Sometimes, a business executive is so close to an issue, you can’t see the forest for the trees. But remember:… Continue Reading 10 Tips When Building an Effective Advisory Board
…so cumbersome that parents, young professionals, or executives can’t reasonably take it on, consider creating roles that are more accessible to all (this applies to management as well). Practice inclusion… Continue Reading The Inclusive Boardroom
…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)
…are they coming from, what’s their background, what shapes their thoughts, what are their life experiences beyond professional credentials). Have a fantastic director or executive team member? Celebrate them within… Continue Reading International Women’s Day 2020
…How will this be communicated to the executive team, staff, and stakeholders? Who will be the interim CEO? An interim CEO often takes on the role for a longer time… Continue Reading Now is the Time: Make Sure your Emergengy Succession Plans are Crisis-Ready
…Governance professionals will also need to expand their repertoire and become adept at collaborating with chairs and executives on structuring agendas, choosing virtual platforms, and supporting effective workflows. We have… Continue Reading Evolving Board Practices in a Virtual World
…practices, behaviours, risk frameworks, etc.? For example, has this exposed weakness in the crisis response system? Has it illuminated the fact that the executive bench is light? Has it allowed… Continue Reading How Should You Evaluate Your CEO’s Performance This Year?
