CEO Evaluation
The greatest leaders are also passionate learners. Great leaders are open to feedback and continually incorporate learning into every aspect… Continue Reading CEO Evaluation
Finding & Supporting Your CEO, Article
Building a Strong Board, Article
An Effective Board – 5 steps to stronger renewal
Teresa Budd addresses the role of the board, individual directors, in-house legal council and corporate secretaries at the Continuing Legal… Continue Reading An Effective Board – 5 steps to stronger renewal
Achieving Alignment & Engagement, Article
Three Keys to Strategic Planning
Liz Watson QC joins the panel at the 2015 BC School Trustees Association Winter Academy to talk about Strategic Planning: How… Continue Reading Three Keys to Strategic Planning
Achieving Alignment & Engagement, Article
Why an engaged Board is a powerful Board (Watson’s 5 tips for building a better board)
How would you describe your board? Are they engaged in their work and a valuable asset to your organization? Or… Continue Reading Why an engaged Board is a powerful Board (Watson’s 5 tips for building a better board)
Finding & Supporting Your CEO, Article
Managing the Risk of CEO Transition
CEO transition is a high-risk game. Business journals are full of statistics of new CEOs who are hired with enthusiasm… Continue Reading Managing the Risk of CEO Transition
Firm News, Article
Westview Executive Search Merges with WATSON Advisors Inc.
Abbotsford BC — Barb Schimnowsky is pleased to announce the merger of Westview Executive Search Ltd. and WATSON Advisors Inc. As… Continue Reading Westview Executive Search Merges with WATSON Advisors Inc.
Achieving Alignment & Engagement, Article
In the Shadow of Weinstein Woes: How Boards Should Be Thinking About Sexual Harassment
“How should directors respond to the recent high profile cases of sexual harassment cases in the workplace?” The spectre of… Continue Reading In the Shadow of Weinstein Woes: How Boards Should Be Thinking About Sexual Harassment
Desperately Seeking Commitment: Expectations of the Board in Chair Succession Planning
The mere mention of chair succession can silence even the most progressive boardroom. Uncomfortable broaching this delicate topic, many boards… Continue Reading Desperately Seeking Commitment: Expectations of the Board in Chair Succession Planning
Building a Strong Board, Article
Principles of Good Governance
Liz spoke to the Women’s Leadership Circle on Oct. 11 about ‘The Principles of Good Governance.’ The event was hosted in partnership with… Continue Reading Principles of Good Governance
Achieving Alignment & Engagement, Article
(#1) Chair is an Action, Not a Position
December 7, 2017 Letter #1 Dear Chair, Chair is an action, not a position. Whether you’re a first-time chair or… Continue Reading (#1) Chair is an Action, Not a Position