…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
…them in advance with directors and the CEO and listen to their concerns. 5. Shape the information The best board information is comprehensive and balanced, meeting the needs of the… Continue Reading (#1) Chair is an Action, Not a Position
…you in the ball park 1. CEO Wishes When does the CEO plan to leave? The CEO may be reluctant to share this too far in advance for fear of… Continue Reading Timing is Everything: Seven factors effective CEO transition timing
…focused manner 3. Being too forgiving Bad board behaviour and dysfunction can quickly spiral and spread. Chairs don’t always have the luxury of settling into the role before dealing with… Continue Reading (#3) Leadership Lessons from the Intentional Chair
…from all directors to refine what skills, experiences and diversity considerations are needed. Prepare a list of considerations in advance and provide directors with the opportunity to contribute additional criteria…. Continue Reading Dust off your Matrix Skills
…builds. Have a governance question? Ask WATSON Many executives are adept at preparing business cases for CEO approval and understand how the CEO likes to receive information. That is no… Continue Reading Board Packages you Want to Receive
…the pure act of transition from the current CEO to the next-in-line leader to establishing business practices that contribute to the company’s long-term success. Build an External Advisory Board –… Continue Reading Defy the Odds of Family Business Succession
…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
…Check in on CEO Succession If you haven’t yet had the conversation, this is the year to put it on your board calendar. No matter where your CEO is at… Continue Reading New Years Resolutions ; 5 ideas to start the conversation
…success in achieving their strategy, while also being a source of risk. As advisors to those boards, we hear them asking the right questions. The challenge is that it’s tough… Continue Reading Mission Control
