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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Sep 24, 2026
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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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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Watson Dec 05, 2017
Principles of Good Governance
Liz spoke to the Women’s Leadership Circle on Oct. 11 about ‘The Principles of Good Governance.’ The event was hosted…
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Watson Nov 22, 2017
Desperately Seeking Commitment: Expectations of the Board in Chair Succession Planning
The mere mention of chair succession can silence even the most progressive boardroom. Uncomfortable broaching this delicate topic, many boards…
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Watson Nov 08, 2017
In the Shadow of Weinstein Woes: How Boards Should Be Thinking About Sexual Harassment
“How should directors respond to the recent high profile cases of sexual harassment cases in the workplace?” The spectre of…
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Watson May 23, 2017
Westview Executive Search Merges with WATSON Advisors Inc.
Abbotsford BC — Barb Schimnowsky is pleased to announce the merger of Westview Executive Search Ltd. and WATSON Advisors Inc.…
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Watson Jan 29, 2016
Managing the Risk of CEO Transition
CEO transition is a high-risk game. Business journals are full of statistics of new CEOs who are hired with enthusiasm…
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Watson Jan 13, 2016
Why an engaged Board is a powerful Board (Watson's 5 tips for building a better board)
How would you describe your board? Are they engaged in their work and a valuable asset to your organization? Or…
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Watson Nov 26, 2015
Three Keys to Strategic Planning
Liz Watson QC joins the panel at the 2015 BC School Trustees Association Winter Academy to talk about Strategic Planning:…
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