…Achieving the right level of Board engagement starts with an effective Chair and Directors who understand their roles and how best to contribute. Through onboarding, education, and ongoing coaching that… Continue Reading Achieving Alignment & Engagement Strategic Facilitation / Board Education
…I think there are three fundamental areas where directors can have real impact in the coming year. Define your Purpose: Defining your organization’s purpose and how its business supports a… Continue Reading Three Key Areas Where Boards Can Have an Impact in 2022: A Letter from Liz Watson
…when every member adds value. From supporting you in identifying your Board’s needs, to recruiting and selecting new Directors, to succession planning for your Board leadership, to ensuring the Board’s… Continue Reading Areas of Expertise
…about Director recruitment How will we onboard new Directors? What’s the best process for our Nominating Committee? How can we find more diverse Director candidates? Board renewal can be a… Continue Reading Building a Strong Board Director Search / Board Renewal / Board Composition
…saw an increased demand for HR skills in director searches and board skills matrices. And boards were looking for increased reporting on people dashboards and strategies. With an almost overnight… Continue Reading People in a New Paradigm
…options, and paths forward. Here are some ways the best boards, chairs, and directors we know combat Canadian collegiality: Boards Chairs Directors Explore and advance board diversity with the lens… Continue Reading Is Canadian Culture Preventing Constructive Dialogue?
Last year, WATSON brought together board directors in Vancouver and Toronto for a coast-to-coast conversation. In multiple sessions, our governance experts and other thought leaders discussed many aspects of ESG,… Continue Reading Focusing on the G of ESG
…vague terms like “potential”; agree on a shared definition based on real indicators (and be aware of the minefield of unconscious bias here in particular) 6. Are you really, truly,… Continue Reading Is Your CEO Succession Up to Scratch?
