…model, and people. This is an unprecedented time and there is no playbook. Boards should consider their context and ask themselves: Do we have the option of delaying our search… Continue Reading 10 Questions Boards Should be asking About CEO Transition
…to think about to move forward? It takes time, understanding, and practice to address these issues appropriately and may require facilitated conversations and/or education. Seek advice and expertise as to… Continue Reading Reflections From The Pandemic: What it Means for Governance and Leadership
…Advice for CEOs Advice for the partnership Let the CEO know you are there to help and available at all times Ask for what you need from the chair and… Continue Reading The Chair-CEO Relationship During a Crisis
…also working with specialized governance and talent firms, such as WATSON, to either guide them through the selection of directors, or to conduct the entire director search process. As recruitment… Continue Reading Is Your Resume Board Ready?
…an organization’s operations, beyond its shareholders or members, to maximize long-term, sustainable growth. While the stakeholder capitalism concept has been evolving for some time, the current global pandemic and anti-racism… Continue Reading How Effective is your Board’s Approach to Stakeholder Capitalism
…motions. This can send the message to the organization that it is acceptable to pay only lip service to cultural values. Boards can actively live a positive culture by: Promoting… Continue Reading Board Oversight of Culture
…understand the rationale Satisfy themselves that management has thought through all the issues, options, risks, and implications Approve management’s recommendations or send them back to conduct more research and analysis… Continue Reading The Board’s Role in Strategy
…This is only possible with a robust CEO emergency succession plan in place. It takes time to find a new CEO, and while partnering with an executive search firm can… Continue Reading Four Talent Questions Boards Need to Ask Right Now
…be aligned on this purpose and how to achieve it. Next comes execution. When executing, consider how a program, service, or direction will advance the organization’s mission and purpose. Ensure… Continue Reading ESG for Not-For-Profits
…(often more significant) is the CEO entitled to (bonus, vested shares, etc.)? What is the cost of the transition (legal, search, training)? Will there be a greater indirect financial impact… Continue Reading Terminating the CEO
