…The CEO should establish similar protocols with the management team and expect a similar heads up from her executives. It is then the mutual responsibility of the Chair and CEO… Continue Reading The Time Between Meetings
…Check in on CEO Succession If you haven’t yet had the conversation, this is the year to put it on your board calendar. No matter where your CEO is at… Continue Reading New Years Resolutions ; 5 ideas to start the conversation
…invest effort in the top 1-3 things needed to drive your strategy and achieve your purpose Take a cue from the world of “Agile” – get something out there quickly… Continue Reading Mission Control
CEOs can be make-or-break for organizations – results, values and relationships are all at stake. Almost half of CEOs fail in their first 18 months* CEO failures can cost organizations… Continue Reading The Board’s Only Employee
…should be independent. Additionally, your board chair should be independent, and CEO and board chair roles should be separated. Board Renewal: Your board should have a clearly-articulated philosophy and process… Continue Reading Is your Board Ready to go Public?
…board needs to give the CEO and the organization space, time, and support to make a transition that typically won’t show results in the same year. It goes beyond patience,… Continue Reading The Boards’ Role in Change – Giving the CEO Space to Lead for Success
…you may not see the standard lawyer, accountant, and CEO, each with industry and governance experience. Instead, you see an extended family with varying levels of skills and experience. Some… Continue Reading Draw on Strengths of Family Business Governance
…actively to the CEO and consider their feedback. Put yourself in the CEO’s shoes and respond with empathy and care. Engage the CEO so that it is a shared conversation,… Continue Reading CEO Evaluation: Conversations with Real Impact (PT 1)
DEMYSTIFYING DEBRIEFS — Part 2 The meeting is booked, invites are sent, and the CEO evaluation report is in the CEO’s hands. It’s time to draft the agenda and figure… Continue Reading CEO Evaluation: What Does a Great Conversation Look Like? (PT 2)
DEMYSTIFYING DEBRIEFS — Part 3 It’s time for the CEO debrief and both sides are dreading the conversation – but not for the usual reasons. The CEO is a high… Continue Reading CEO Evaluation: Inspiration for Great Conversations (pt 3)
