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
Understanding Your Board’s Performance
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
Understanding Your Board’s Performance, Article
Are you ready for a Director Evaluation (PT 1)
Part 1 of WATSON’s 3-part Year of the Peer series This may not be your year, no matter how much… Continue Reading Are you ready for a Director Evaluation (PT 1)
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Customize your Approach to Peer Evaluation (PT 2)
Find out how to prepare for a successful peer evaluation. Read Are You Ready for a Director Evaluation – Part 1… Continue Reading Customize your Approach to Peer Evaluation (PT 2)
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Mastering Peer Evaluation Feedback (PT 3)
Part 3 of WATSON’s 3-part Year of the Peer series There is an old saying that feedback is a gift.… Continue Reading Mastering Peer Evaluation Feedback (PT 3)
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Draw on Strengths of Family Business Governance
Good governance is always important. But add family relationships to the dynamic around the table and you might just see… Continue Reading Draw on Strengths of Family Business Governance
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Board-Executive Assessment of Teaming
The chair of a Crown corporation feels like the CEO controls and limits information going to the board and is… Continue Reading Board-Executive Assessment of Teaming
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The Broken Chair
Think about the chair at the head of your boardroom table. Is it shiny and new with lots of useful… Continue Reading The Broken Chair
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NEW – An Intentional Approach to Governance – WATSON’s W Model
When governance is not working well, directors usually know there is an issue. But unless they are steeped in governance… Continue Reading NEW – An Intentional Approach to Governance – WATSON’s W Model
Understanding Your Board’s Performance, Short Article
From the Throme Room to the Board Room: Three Leadership Lessons from Queen Elizabeth II
On September 8, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II passed away after 69 years as monarch and head of state for 15… Continue Reading From the Throme Room to the Board Room: Three Leadership Lessons from Queen Elizabeth II