Directors & Dynamics

Understanding Your Board’s Performance, Achieving Alignment & Engagement, Building a Strong Board, Article

Shaping, Evaluating, and Developing Your Board

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Strong boards don’t just happen; they are built through deliberate composition, evaluation, and development. This article outlines four essential practices: curating a diverse and skilled board with intentional renewal; conducting meaningful evaluations that lead to actionable insights; offering personalized feedback to help directors grow; and fostering a culture of continuous learning. By focusing on both individual contributions and collective dynamics, boards can stay aligned with their organization’s purpose and be ready to meet future challenges. Continue Reading Shaping, Evaluating, and Developing Your Board

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The spiral stars of a modern library. Implying layers of governance. Watson Inc.
Understanding Your Board’s Performance, Finding & Supporting Your CEO, Achieving Alignment & Engagement, Building a Strong Board, Article

Enhancing Board Effectiveness: A Layered Approach to Governance

/ August 27, 2024 / Understanding Your Board’s Performance, Finding & Supporting Your CEO, Achieving Alignment & Engagement, Building a Strong Board, Article / , , , , ,

You may have noticed a few changes to our look and feel over the past few months at Watson –… Continue Reading Enhancing Board Effectiveness: A Layered Approach to Governance

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Achieving Alignment & Engagement, Article

Is Canadian Culture Preventing Constructive Dialogue?

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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?

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Pine forests seen from above. Implying environmental, social, and governance. Watson Inc.
Achieving Alignment & Engagement, Article

Getting on the Same Page About ESG

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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

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Achieving Alignment & Engagement, Article

Why an engaged Board is a powerful Board (Watson’s 5 tips for building a better board)

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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)

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