Do you belong to a board? How healthy is it? With the kick off of a new year, I invite you to encourage your board to conduct an annual leadership effectiveness assessment (if you haven’t already). Regardless of the type of board(s) you belong to (corporate, private and/or non-profit), your board(s) will heighten its/their […]
How Good Chairs Prepare for Board Meetings
A couple of weeks ago, I was interviewed about basics and tactics that a good Board Chair considers in preparation for a board meeting. As I set aside few minutes to prepare for the interview, I jotted down some thoughts and soon realized that I had enough tidbits for a blog. This information is applicable […]
What Makes Great Boards?
Great boards deliver on their core mission of providing strong oversight and strategic support for management’s efforts to create long-term value for the organization. To do so, the members of the board, the directors that are recruited, must be independent thinkers who can collaborate with their peers and provide a value-add with relevant experience and […]
CEO / Chair Synergy: 16 Essential Tips
As I shared in my last post, “CEO /Chair Synergy: The Four Pillars of a Solid Foundation,” when the CEO-Chair relationship is strong, it contributes to a positive board climate and dynamics, setting the organization up for greater success. Here are my 16 tips for these two important leaders that will support their synergy: For […]
CEO / Chair Synergy: The Four Pillars of a Solid Foundation
Both the Chair of a board and the CEO of an organization have great leadership responsibilities. As I shared in my blog “Be a Great Board Chair in 10 Steps,” it is important for all board members to be clear about their respective roles, notably the CEO and the Chair, and for these two […]