There is a shift that is taking place in the boardroom from “who” should join to “what” is needed within the board to ensure solid oversight and readiness and help the organization maximize its success potential. Given the ever changing and complex business dynamics that have surged with the digital era, the introduction of disruptive […]
Pulse-check and reflect for successful 2016
You may know that I’m an avid skier and golfer, and you can find me skiing at Big Sky, Montana, throughout the winter season, and golfing there in the summer. For the last year I have contributed a bi-weekly business column to Explore Big Sky. You’ll find my final column below, and you can also see it HERE (I’m […]
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 […]
Succession Planning: A Strategic Imperative
I have written about the need to have a strategic approach to board composition to optimize the board’s effectiveness and to ensure that the right, competent leaders are appointed to each role within the Pivotal Leadership TrioTM (PLT- Board, CEO/Executive Director, Executive Team) at key inflection points of an organization’s strategic trajectory to maximize success. […]
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 […]