Building a Strong Board

Looking up at intersecting concrete beams and wooden roof framing against a bright sky.
Building a Strong Board, Article

What Makes a Great Director? The Watson Director Competency Framework

Skills and experience tell you what a director brings to the table. Competencies tell you how they will contribute. Here… Continue Reading What Makes a Great Director? The Watson Director Competency Framework
, ,
Building a Strong Board, Article

The Smartest Leaders Don’t Go It Alone: Why More Private Companies Are Building Advisory Boards Before They Need One

For many private company owners, success has come from trusting their instincts. They built the business, navigated uncertainty, made difficult… Continue Reading The Smartest Leaders Don’t Go It Alone: Why More Private Companies Are Building Advisory Boards Before They Need One

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

Rewiring the Board: Practical Shifts in Director Engagement, Recruitment, and Evaluation

In Canada, public company boards are under increasing pressure to demonstrate that independent directors are doing more than fulfilling oversight… Continue Reading Rewiring the Board: Practical Shifts in Director Engagement, Recruitment, and Evaluation

Aerial view of a curved pedestrian bridge with flowing lines and warm light, symbolizing connection, movement, and forward-looking design.
Understanding Your Board’s Performance, Finding & Supporting Your CEO, Achieving Alignment & Engagement, Building a Strong Board, Article

A Year of Insights from Directors Shaping the Future of Governance

In 2025, we launched Shaping the Future With… an interview series featuring directors speaking plainly and candidly about the real… Continue Reading A Year of Insights from Directors Shaping the Future of Governance

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

Shaping the Future with Jim Carter

In our Shaping the Future With… series, we spotlight the insights of directors who bring a grounded sense of stewardship… Continue Reading Shaping the Future with Jim Carter

,
Achieving Alignment & Engagement, Building a Strong Board, Article

Shaping the Future With Judith Athaide

In our Shaping the Future With… series, we share the stories and perspectives of directors helping boards lead through complexity.… Continue Reading Shaping the Future With Judith Athaide

, ,