This is the first in a series of posts I’ll be writing on what makes a great board. If you looked at the characteristics of great athletes and great boards, you would be surprised to find they share many of the same traits. Of all of those traits, however, the most distinguishing similarity may come […]
Reflections on the “NACD Blue Ribbon Commission on Strategy Development”
I am thrilled that a significant outcome of the October 2014 NACD annual conference is the release of the Report of the NACD Blue Ribbon Commission on Strategy Development. According to NACD, the report “emphasizes that corporate directors should not limit their engagement in strategy development to annual discussions with management or crisis situations. It […]
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 […]