…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
She held her breath as she pressed download on the board portal. How many different documents would it be this time? Wow, a new record. Five business days to the… Continue Reading Board Packages you Want to Receive
…mergers, acquisitions or expansion. Advisory boards tend to be smaller than governing boards and play a different role by making non-binding recommendations. When populating an advisory board, consider: experience relevant… Continue Reading Defy the Odds of Family Business Succession
…the largest boards in Canada have adopted director peer evaluations1, the timing may not be ideal for your board. But it just may be the right time to start the… Continue Reading Are you ready for a Director Evaluation (PT 1)
…management = 100 hours (25 hrs./Q); studying about the industry = 60 hours (15 hrs./Q); strategic planning session = 15 hours; site tour(s) = 30 hours. That all adds up… Continue Reading The Time Between Meetings
…look like in your context, then build diversity considerations into your skills matrix. 2. Educate Yourselves The world is rapidly changing, and boards must be ahead of this change. Make… Continue Reading New Years Resolutions ; 5 ideas to start the conversation
…rest of the CEO lifecycle? This is where the big wins and the big risks are hidden. Do you know if your CEO is adequately adapting to a changing business… Continue Reading The Board’s Only Employee
…you otherwise ensure objective and independent decision-making, nominations, compensation, and governance practices. Securities regulators are clear that they expect all public companies to adopt practices consistent with those outlined in… Continue Reading Is your Board Ready to go Public?
…that the survey doesn’t really address. What should I do? If your feedback is about big issues that you feel are not properly addressed through a survey, speak with your… Continue Reading Mastering Peer Evaluation Feedback (PT 3)
…multi-generational leadership team can be a strategic advantage, bringing together different experiences and representing a broad cross-section of stakeholders. At the same time, societal evolution can result in shifting values… Continue Reading Draw on Strengths of Family Business Governance
