Skills and experience tell you what a director brings to the table. Competencies tell you how they will contribute. Here is the evidence-based framework Watson uses to recruit, assess and develop high-performing directors and chairs. Continue Reading What Makes a Great Director? The Watson Director Competency Framework
During our 20 years in governance, one truth has never changed: people sit at the heart of effective governance and… Continue Reading Beyond the Skills Matrix: The Competencies That Define Great Directors
Serving on a board is demanding in any era. Today, geopolitical risk, economic uncertainty, technological disruptions, and consideration for a… Continue Reading Board Alignment: Balancing Purpose, Strategy, and Culture
At Watson, we love seeing the celebration of all things Canadian. And as the most experienced board advisory firm in… Continue Reading Top 5 Reasons We’re Proud of Canadian Boards
One of the top complaints we hear about the state of governance is that boards are too accepting of the status quo, often leading to stakeholders voicing frustration that boards are either too complacent or simply resigned to current levels of under-performance. This article explores how can boards inspire confidence and rebut these perceptions.
Continue Reading From Passive to Proactive: How Boards Can Overcome Complacency and Resignation
As boards grapple with the challenges of shaping the modern workplace, they can often stumble over certain myths that undermine… Continue Reading Top 5 Workplace Culture Myths
