National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Each year, on September 30th, the Watson offices observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, encouraging team members to… Continue Reading National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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Top 5 Workplace Culture Myths
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
Shaping, Evaluating, and Developing Your Board
Top Practices for Board Development, Evaluation, and Composition Today’s boards have a tall order. The demands of oversight are significant… Continue Reading Shaping, Evaluating, and Developing Your Board
CEO Transition Challenges: Tough Questions and Hard Truths
At Watson, we do a lot of thoughtful work with clients around CEO succession, leadership planning, CEO search, CEO transition… Continue Reading CEO Transition Challenges: Tough Questions and Hard Truths
Navigating Board Composition in Election-Appointment Environments
Board composition is a key part of governance effectiveness. What happens when you aren’t in control of it for your Board?… Continue Reading Navigating Board Composition in Election-Appointment Environments
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
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?
As directors and board advisors we are highly attuned to the ever-growing list of mission critical issues boards need to focus on and the challenges this growing list poses to the execution of the board’s responsibilities. Continue Reading Is Canadian Culture Preventing Constructive Dialogue?