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“How should directors respond to the recent high profile cases of sexual harassment cases in the workplace?” The spectre of bullying and sexual harassment in the workplace has been raised… Continue Reading In the Shadow of Weinstein Woes: How Boards Should Be Thinking About Sexual Harassment
…CEO, many boards invite the CEO to provide feedback on potential chair candidates and take the feedback into consideration in making their decision. Engage stakeholders. Typically, shareholders and stakeholders are… Continue Reading Desperately Seeking Commitment: Expectations of the Board in Chair Succession Planning
…them in advance with directors and the CEO and listen to their concerns. 5. Shape the information The best board information is comprehensive and balanced, meeting the needs of the… Continue Reading (#1) Chair is an Action, Not a Position
…you in the ball park 1. CEO Wishes When does the CEO plan to leave? The CEO may be reluctant to share this too far in advance for fear of… Continue Reading Timing is Everything: Seven factors effective CEO transition timing
…support and guidance. Tips: Reflect on what you need to know and know who to ask – whether it’s the former chair, CEO, committee chairs or experienced chairs in your… Continue Reading (#3) Leadership Lessons from the Intentional Chair
…AND EXPERIENCES Board members should collectively possess these skills and experiences CATEGORY CRITERIA Executive Leadership President, Chief Executive Officer or senior officer of a business who has: experience leading an… Continue Reading Dust off your Matrix Skills
…builds. Have a governance question? Ask WATSON Many executives are adept at preparing business cases for CEO approval and understand how the CEO likes to receive information. That is no… Continue Reading Board Packages you Want to Receive
24/7 connectivity makes it almost impossible to leave work at the office. Now imagine the challenge of trying to distance work from family when the CEO and the senior executive… Continue Reading Defy the Odds of Family Business Succession
…(specific, low in judgement and supported by examples) and make their comments as clear as possible to avoid misinterpretation. If management is providing feedback as part of the process, care… Continue Reading Customize your Approach to Peer Evaluation (PT 2)
