Achieving Alignment & Engagement

Understanding Your Board’s Performance, Achieving Alignment & Engagement, Building a Strong Board, Article

Shaping, Evaluating, and Developing Your Board

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Strong boards don’t just happen; they are built through deliberate composition, evaluation, and development. This article outlines four essential practices: curating a diverse and skilled board with intentional renewal; conducting meaningful evaluations that lead to actionable insights; offering personalized feedback to help directors grow; and fostering a culture of continuous learning. By focusing on both individual contributions and collective dynamics, boards can stay aligned with their organization’s purpose and be ready to meet future challenges. Continue Reading Shaping, Evaluating, and Developing Your Board

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Understanding Your Board’s Performance, Finding & Supporting Your CEO, Achieving Alignment & Engagement, Building a Strong Board, Article

Enhancing Board Effectiveness: A Layered Approach to Governance

/ August 27, 2024 / Understanding Your Board’s Performance, Finding & Supporting Your CEO, Achieving Alignment & Engagement, Building a Strong Board, Article / , , , , ,

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

Three Key Areas Where Boards Can Have an Impact in 2022: A Letter from Liz Watson

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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

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Is Canadian Culture Preventing Constructive Dialogue?

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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?

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