Happy New Year! As we welcome in the new year, my inbox is filled with publications telling directors what they… Continue Reading Three Key Areas Where Boards Can Have an Impact in 2022: A Letter from Liz Watson
Regardless of the issue on the agenda, the quality of the board’s contribution depends on the quality of the conversation. And given the challenges facing organizations and boards today, strategic conversations require that boards embolden all directors to weigh in on context, options, and paths forward. This article describes some ways the best boards, chairs, and directors we know combat Canadian collegiality. Continue Reading Is Canadian Culture Preventing Constructive Dialogue?
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) remains a complex and evolving topic for many boards, often leading to misalignment and tension. This article identifies three common challenges and offers practical strategies to navigate them, emphasizing the importance of aligning ESG discussions with organizational purpose, clarifying motivations, and fostering open dialogue. By doing so, boards can transform ESG from a source of friction into a framework for long-term value creation and risk management. Continue Reading Getting on the Same Page About ESG
Great advice can be transformational in shaping one’s career, particularly as more women successfully navigate their path to the boardroom.… Continue Reading The Best (and Worst) Advice We’ve Heard for Women in the Boardroom
Are you currently serving on a board? Thinking about accepting a directorship? Or interested in learning more about what such… Continue Reading 20 Q’s – Building and Sustaining an effective board by Liz Watson
Duties and Responsibilities of Directors of Not-for-Profit Organizations is recognized as essential reading for individuals who sit on not-for-profit boards in… Continue Reading Duties and Responsibilities of Directors for NFP organizations (Fourth Ed. by WATSON)
How would you describe your board? Are they engaged in their work and a valuable asset to your organization? Or… Continue Reading Why an engaged Board is a powerful Board (Watson’s 5 tips for building a better board)
Elevate the board. Get out of the weeds. Raise your perspective. For years, governance experts have been chanting these mantras to… Continue Reading Dust off your Matrix Skills
Governance doesn’t stop when the boardroom door closes after the meeting ends. While decisions cannot be made, nor courses altered,… Continue Reading The Time Between Meetings
You’ve decided to take your company public. This is an exciting time in your company’s evolution, but there is a… Continue Reading Is your Board Ready to go Public?
