This is the first in our four-part Resilience Series, From Nice Word to Powerful Action: The Board’s Role in Creating…
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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…
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We’ve seen so many complex succession stories in the news recently about boards that are seemingly unprepared for emergency succession;…
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By now, we’ve all seen plenty of evidence that diverse, inclusive boardrooms are good for organizations. So why aren’t Canadian…
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Last year, WATSON brought together board directors in Vancouver and Toronto for a coast-to-coast conversation. In multiple sessions, our governance…
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Many organizations invest time in CEO succession planning, yet transitions often falter due to overlooked steps. This article presents ten…
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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.…
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People in a New Paradigm The summer months lend themselves well for time for reflection and perhaps this summer more…
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Happy New Year! As we welcome in the new year, my inbox is filled with publications telling directors what they…
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Have you, like me, been glued to the Rogers saga playing out in the media? As a lawyer, mediator and…
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