It’s a privilege to serve on a board. Serving on a board gives you the opportunity to really make a difference as the decisions you make can have such an effect on not just the organization but on individuals, families – even entire communities. You are a key contributor for the overall direction and strategy, which, in turn, […]
A Place at the (Board) Table for Women
The gender gap has risen to a new consciousness, that women are missing from positions of leadership and that trend needs to stop. That recognition is coming from a myriad of sources: academic institutions, reports from large management consulting organizations, trade associations, women-led initiatives, renowned journalists and perhaps most importantly, boards and their shareholders acknowledging […]
The Corporate “Hang-Up”: Weekly Practice for October 27, 2014
When it comes to “doing the right thing” – a theme I promote over and over and over again, I’m always encouraging people to go back to fundamentals — fundamentals our parents and grandparents held near and dear, like manners. In order to have manners, we need to be respectful of others, of the situation, […]
Don’t Underestimate Board Integration Post M&A
Remember your first day at college? Although many buildings stood out, if you didn’t participate in the orientation, chances are you were scrambling to find, and remember, where all your classrooms and lecture halls were located. When a organization goes through an M&A, an orientation is just as critical. And boards can’t be overlooked. I […]
Board of Directors Alignment Session: A Case Study
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 […]