…related to liabilities of the directors of not-for-profit corporations. A must-read for directors looking for clear, implementable practice points to help them meet their obligations, reduce liability risk and govern… Continue Reading Duties and Responsibilities of Directors for NFP organizations (Fourth Ed. by WATSON)
The greatest leaders are also passionate learners. Great leaders are open to feedback and continually incorporate learning into every aspect of their professional lives. However, challenges arise when these individuals… Continue Reading CEO Evaluation
…to potential directors Orient – help new directors achieve maximum value in the boardroom through a thoughtful, comprehensive approach to orientation Educate – tailor education to the needs of the… Continue Reading An Effective Board – 5 steps to stronger renewal
…interconnected roles of the board of education, the superintendent, the secretary-treasurer, and community in strategic planning. Trustee Responsibilities School Trustees, like the directors of any organization, have certain responsibilities that… Continue Reading Three Keys to Strategic Planning
…is essential for board success. Invest time to ensure roles and responsibilities of board leaders, individual directors, committees, and officers are clearly defined in your board governance policies. When directors… Continue Reading Why an engaged Board is a powerful Board (Watson’s 5 tips for building a better board)
…responsibilities as a director. Leaving it all to the search process is a high risk strategy. In order to help a new CEO be successful, boards must be intentional about… Continue Reading Managing the Risk of CEO Transition
…Search practice, and focus on expanding and strengthening WATSON’s search presence in the market place. WATSON has an excellent reputation and we share the same values and philosophy toward client… Continue Reading Westview Executive Search Merges with WATSON Advisors Inc.
…to why directors had not yet addressed sexual harassment at the Board level. The Washington Post notes that the most common reason given by directors is that they “felt it… Continue Reading In the Shadow of Weinstein Woes: How Boards Should Be Thinking About Sexual Harassment
…it takes to be a great chair. b) Recruit from Current Directors Transparency is crucial during chair selection. The board should commit to an open and fair process. Each director… Continue Reading Desperately Seeking Commitment: Expectations of the Board in Chair Succession Planning
Liz spoke to the Women’s Leadership Circle on Oct. 11 about ‘The Principles of Good Governance.’ The event was hosted in partnership with the Institute of Corporate Directors. “Boards we… Continue Reading Principles of Good Governance
