…been a values-based firm,” said WATSON CEO and Founder Elizabeth (Liz) Watson, QC. “We take our purpose statement, ‘to enhance the capability of our client organizations so that they can… Continue Reading WATSON Becomes a BC Benefit Company
…and code of conduct; 3. Choosing a CEO, approving executive compensation, CEO succession, levels of authority; 4. Approving strategy and plans to implement; 5. Approving financials, choosing auditors; 6. Approving… Continue Reading Diversity in Decision Making at the Board
…and listening. Liz Watson, Founder & CEO | Shad Canada I serve as Chair of Shad Canada. Shad Canada ignites potential in the brightest Canadian youth by providing them with… Continue Reading Why do you serve on your NFP Board?
…advice and performance support we provide our clients, mitigating bias in director and executive searches, and governance education for boards and individuals. Here are some ways you can elevate diversity… Continue Reading Asian Heritage Month
…and how. Traditionally, boards have always overseen finance, strategy, compliance, and CEO performance. While it may seem commonplace now, risk was not always on every board’s agenda. In recent years,… Continue Reading NEW – An Intentional Approach to Governance – WATSON’s W Model
…CEO search for One Girl Can, an organization whose mission is to create opportunities for young women through a holistic model of education, mentorship, and training, and this year the… Continue Reading International Women’s Day 2023: Embrace Equity
…across Canada. Manijeh and Jodi join fellow Partners: Sid Hathiramani, John Jennings, Rachel O’Connor, Sharon Rudy, Barb Schimnowsky, and Founder and CEO Liz Watson. Congratulations once again to Jodi and… Continue Reading Announcing Manijeh Colabella and Jodi Butts as Partners at WATSON
…clients. At WATSON, Moe will bring his recruitment expertise and high-touch, client-centric approach to the world of boards, including leading Director and CEO Searches across Canada. When he’s not working,… Continue Reading Introducing Moritz Hirche and Sara Boulet
Do a quick Google search of board effectiveness and you will find plenty of great resources. But research “what makes an effective director” and you may find yourself more lost… Continue Reading What Makes an Effective Director?
…your sign to build one. Focus on CEO and Talent Succession Does your board have a CEO succession plan in place? We were surprised to see how many boards don’t…. Continue Reading Best of the Best: Key Takeaways from the Annual Corporate Governance Best Practies Survey
