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 […]
Be a Great Board Chair in 10 Steps
“A corporate board of directors can create tremendous value for a publicly-traded company. However, an absence of leadership can destroy it.” – Wharton University of Pennsylvania Regardless of the type of board, leadership around the board table is far from obvious. While there is one individual appointed as leader for the board, there are […]