…lore support this shift. This is why so many of our director and executive search mandates prioritize diversity. 2. Boards can take a broader view. Canadian corporate statutes allow boards… Continue Reading Top 5 Reasons We’re Proud of Canadian Boards
…even high functioning executives need structured feedback from those around them. There is no limit to how well an executive can perform, and by implementing constant channels for feedback, an… Continue Reading CEO Evaluation
…held to a higher standard than others and, as such, need to anticipate staff, executive, and stakeholder concerns. Boards need to lead unimpeachably, no matter how tired they are –… Continue Reading In the Boardroom: COVID, Travel and Tone at the Top
…No Outside Perspective Many privately held businesses become victims of their own success. Over time, leadership teams grow comfortable, executives begin to think alike, and long-serving employees may protect established… Continue Reading The Smartest Leaders Don’t Go It Alone: Why More Private Companies Are Building Advisory Boards Before They Need One
…practices, behaviours, risk frameworks, etc.? For example, has this exposed weakness in the crisis response system? Has it illuminated the fact that the executive bench is light? Has it allowed… Continue Reading How Should You Evaluate Your CEO’s Performance This Year?
…How will this be communicated to the executive team, staff, and stakeholders? Who will be the interim CEO? An interim CEO often takes on the role for a longer time… Continue Reading Now is the Time: Make Sure your Emergengy Succession Plans are Crisis-Ready
…emergencies, — inflation, tariffs, supply chain stocks — the board’s role is to stay calm, keep perspective, and ensure that future planning still happens. You’ve chosen your executives for their… Continue Reading Shaping the Future With Estelle Métayer
…calm, keep perspective, and ensure that future planning still happens. You’ve chosen your executives for their capacity to make the right decisions and respond in the moment; your role is… Continue Reading A Year of Insights from Directors Shaping the Future of Governance
…and we’re excited to have them on board. Moritz Hirche Moritz Hirche (“Moe” to friends and colleagues) joined WATSON as a Consultant in July. His background is in executive recruitment… Continue Reading Introducing Moritz Hirche and Sara Boulet
