…Governance is about how people work together for the company to achieve success. It requires: Alignment on vision and strategies, and on the values that underpin how things are done…. Continue Reading Good Governance is Not About Rules, Votes and Control
…build a strong and high-functioning team. Focus on People: HR strategy, people and culture are the board’s business. While we used to say that hiring the CEO was the board’s… Continue Reading Three Key Areas Where Boards Can Have an Impact in 2022: A Letter from Liz Watson
…risk, and people, instead of getting lost in unimportant details or dwelling on the past. And ultimately? Your organization is more likely to succeed. Your Board is at its best… Continue Reading Areas of Expertise
…culture, ethics, attracting talent), and more attention to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). There were evolving HR committee mandates to better reflect consideration of human capital, people, and culture. We… Continue Reading People in a New Paradigm
…out who will succeed your current Chair or planning for retirement of Board members, we work with you to proactively refresh your Board, its leadership, and its culture. How will… Continue Reading Building a Strong Board Director Search / Board Renewal / Board Composition
…the board does, but about how it does its work. Over the last year, we’ve heard about, and seen a culture of distinctly Canadian collegiality in boardrooms that limits constructive… Continue Reading Is Canadian Culture Preventing Constructive Dialogue?
…to help develop people, and they also know their own plans and aspirations. It is always important to include them in succession planning. And yet, too many boards take a… Continue Reading Is Your CEO Succession Up to Scratch?
…barrier to improvement. Consider this practical advice from our own experience helping boards navigate these changes: Invest in education. Directors often have differing opinions on what diversity means and looks… Continue Reading Organizations Deserve Diverse Boards
