How would you describe your board? Are they engaged in their work and a valuable asset to your organization? Or do they simply go through the motions, spending time and… Continue Reading Why an engaged Board is a powerful Board (Watson’s 5 tips for building a better board)
…responsibilities as a director. Leaving it all to the search process is a high risk strategy. In order to help a new CEO be successful, boards must be intentional about… Continue Reading Managing the Risk of CEO Transition
…Search practice, and focus on expanding and strengthening WATSON’s search presence in the market place. WATSON has an excellent reputation and we share the same values and philosophy toward client… Continue Reading Westview Executive Search Merges with WATSON Advisors Inc.
…was not a problem” or that for some, the view that the smaller size of their organization lessens the risk and impact. From a governance perspective, the current groundswell of… Continue Reading In the Shadow of Weinstein Woes: How Boards Should Be Thinking About Sexual Harassment
…future, and the skills and experiences required in the current chair may be totally different than those required over the next five years. And, while skills and experience are important,… 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
…notice. The board takes that as their order ticket and gets to work. There is plenty of time to determine the skills needed, hire a search firm, develop internal candidates… Continue Reading Timing is Everything: Seven factors effective CEO transition timing
…line in different circumstances. Tips: Clarify expectations, respective roles and guiding principles for the board – management relationship and within the board itself Don’t be afraid to acknowledge when the… Continue Reading (#3) Leadership Lessons from the Intentional Chair
…step that most boards miss is putting the meat on the bones of their skills, experiences and diversity considerations. Strategy, leadership and communications mean a lot of different things to… 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
