…many Indigenous directors can bring to their boards. There are also challenging aspects of these attributes for aspiring Indigenous directors. For example, Indigenous directors may need even more courage if… Continue Reading Indigenomics on Bay Street: Perspectives on the Rise of Indigenous Corporate Directors
…great directors from good directors. We systematically screen director candidates for those differentiating competencies that are essential to board effectiveness . Not every marquee name or great executive is a… Continue Reading Beyond the Network: Why the Future of Board Recruitment Demands More Than Connections
…of expertise for the board to consider and conducting initial research and outreach to potentially suitable candidates. Director and chair feedback: Analyzing meeting transcripts, director peer feedback surveys, and psychometric… Continue Reading Reimagining Governance: Harnessing Generative AI for More Effective Boards
…industry. Your directors should also have public company experience. Independent Directors: At the time of listing, your board must have at least two independent directors, meaning directors who have no… Continue Reading Is your Board Ready to go Public?
…where fellow directors believe there are opportunities to contribute further to the board’s performance. Directors tend to take feedback from their fellow directors very seriously. Though a collective openness to… Continue Reading Are you ready for a Director Evaluation (PT 1)
…supporting organizations who are committed to a more sustainable society in the areas of leadership and governance. Its client base ranges from not-for-profit organizations who serve society to public and… Continue Reading WATSON Becomes a BC Benefit Company
At the end of this year, WATSON will bid farewell to John Jennings. As Partner, Board Director and Executive Search, John helped scores of organizations find their board directors and… Continue Reading Wishing John Jennings Well in Reirement & Our Ongoing Commitment to Board Director and Executive Search
…from all directors to refine what skills, experiences and diversity considerations are needed. Prepare a list of considerations in advance and provide directors with the opportunity to contribute additional criteria…. Continue Reading Dust off your Matrix Skills
…bar for both the quality of the purpose and the quality and fit of great directors. Stay tuned for our next article in the series to meet The Purpose-Driven Director…. Continue Reading 2019 Was the Year of Purpose. Will 2020 Bring Balance? (Pt 1)
…boardroom, purpose drives practice. Enter the purpose-driven director. The purpose-driven director understands the organization’s purpose and keep this purpose front and centre in boardroom conversations and decision-making. The purpose-driven director:… Continue Reading The Purpose Driven Director
