One aspect of my work I thoroughly enjoy is planning and leading board alignment sessions with all types of organizations (non-profit, private, and public) with boards of any size. I recently planned and led a successful alignment session for an 11-member board, and while it’s fresh in my mind, I thought it would be beneficial […]
Board and CEO Leadership Effectiveness Assessment
Public Company in the High Technology Market My client, a public high tech company, was in a major redefinition and growth phase after completing a multi-year turnaround from decreasing sales and changing markets. Their target was to grow from $100 million in revenue to $250 million in the next three years. Given the strategic and […]
Board Leadership Effectiveness Assessment
Public LifeSciences Company Why Was I Introduced? The governance chair is familiar with my approach and past success, and felt that this board would benefit from an independent Board Leadership Effectiveness Assessment. Results Clear identification of what works well with the board, what needs improvement, and what is missing Surfaced delicate and important role and […]
Strategic Planning Session for the Board and the Executive Team (Case 1)
Public Company in Changing Market Why Was I Asked for This Assignment? My client is a public company for whom I previously had done an Executive Team Leadership Effectiveness Assessment. One of my recommendations was for the board and management to engage in a Strategic Offsite to establish a clearer view of the growth opportunities […]
Strategic Planning Session for the Board and the Executive Team (Case 2)
Private Fast Growing High Tech Company From a profitable footprint in one market segment, the company needed to explore ways to significantly expand its market opportunity. I was asked to create a meeting that would tap into not only the resources of the company’s senior executives and the board, but also include specialized outside skills […]