Enhancing Board Effectiveness: A Layered Approach to Governance
You may have noticed a few changes to our look and feel over the past few months at Watson –… Continue Reading Enhancing Board Effectiveness: A Layered Approach to Governance
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Achieving Alignment & Engagement, Article
Good Governance is Not About Rules, Votes and Control
Have you, like me, been glued to the Rogers saga playing out in the media? As a lawyer, mediator and… Continue Reading Good Governance is Not About Rules, Votes and Control
Achieving Alignment & Engagement, Article
Three Key Areas Where Boards Can Have an Impact in 2022: A Letter from Liz Watson
Happy New Year! As we welcome in the new year, my inbox is filled with publications telling directors what they… Continue Reading Three Key Areas Where Boards Can Have an Impact in 2022: A Letter from Liz Watson
Achieving Alignment & Engagement, Article
People in a New Paradigm
People in a New Paradigm The summer months lend themselves well for time for reflection and perhaps this summer more… Continue Reading People in a New Paradigm
Achieving Alignment & Engagement, Article
Is Canadian Culture Preventing Constructive Dialogue?
Regardless of the issue on the agenda, the quality of the board’s contribution depends on the quality of the conversation. And given the challenges facing organizations and boards today, strategic conversations require that boards embolden all directors to weigh in on context, options, and paths forward. This article describes some ways the best boards, chairs, and directors we know combat Canadian collegiality. Continue Reading Is Canadian Culture Preventing Constructive Dialogue?
Understanding Your Board’s Performance, Article
Focusing on the G of ESG
Last year, WATSON brought together board directors in Vancouver and Toronto for a coast-to-coast conversation. In multiple sessions, our governance… Continue Reading Focusing on the G of ESG
Finding & Supporting Your CEO, Article
Is Your CEO Succession Up to Scratch?
Many organizations invest time in CEO succession planning, yet transitions often falter due to overlooked steps. This article presents ten critical questions to help boards reassess their approach, emphasizing the importance of board-led timing, forward-looking success profiles, and comprehensive leadership development. It advocates for moving beyond the traditional “horse race” model to a broader leadership planning perspective, ensuring a strong executive team and reducing transition risks. The piece also underscores the need for robust onboarding and sustained support to set new CEOs up for long-term success. Continue Reading Is Your CEO Succession Up to Scratch?
Building a Strong Board, Article
Organizations Deserve Diverse Boards
By now, we’ve all seen plenty of evidence that diverse, inclusive boardrooms are good for organizations. So why aren’t Canadian boards measuring their… Continue Reading Organizations Deserve Diverse Boards
Finding & Supporting Your CEO, Article
Emergency Succession: Beyond Names to a Playbook for Preparedness
We’ve seen so many complex succession stories in the news recently about boards that are seemingly unprepared for emergency succession;… Continue Reading Emergency Succession: Beyond Names to a Playbook for Preparedness
Achieving Alignment & Engagement, Article
Resilience is a Nice Word
This is the first in our four-part Resilience Series, From Nice Word to Powerful Action: The Board’s Role in Creating a… Continue Reading Resilience is a Nice Word