Watson Jul 23, 2018
The Time Between Meetings
Governance doesn’t stop when the boardroom door closes after the meeting ends. While decisions cannot be made, nor courses altered,…
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Shaping the Future with Michele Romanow
What does good governance look like through Michele Romanow’s eyes? Insights on innovation, AI, and the power of human judgment…
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Watson Jul 04, 2018
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…
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Watson Jun 17, 2018
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…
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Watson May 16, 2018
Defy the Odds of Family Business Succession
Family business succession is fraught with challenges, but those that succeed do so through intentional governance and proactive planning. This…
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Watson May 02, 2018
Board Packages you Want to Receive
She held her breath as she pressed download on the board portal. How many different documents would it be this…
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Watson Mar 15, 2018
Dust off your Matrix Skills
Elevate the board. Get out of the weeds. Raise your perspective. For years, governance experts have been chanting these mantras…
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Watson Feb 01, 2018
(#3) Leadership Lessons from the Intentional Chair
February 1, 2018 Letter #3 Dear Chair, Every board is unique. Sector, organization, strategy and directors around the table guarantee…
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Watson Jan 24, 2018
Timing is Everything: Seven factors effective CEO transition timing
In the world of CEO succession planning, timing is everything. Unless your board is clairvoyant, pinpointing the perfect moment to…
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Watson Dec 07, 2017
(#1) Chair is an Action, Not a Position
December 7, 2017 Letter #1 Dear Chair, Chair is an action, not a position. Whether you’re a first-time chair or…
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