by Brenda | Nov 14, 2013 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
What Does Society Want Boards are an avenue to ensure that diversity is recognized and honored in many areas of society. In the past, ethnic groups were often concentrated in specific nations, provinces or locales but this is not the current reality. Therefore, it is...
by Brenda | Oct 23, 2013 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
7 essential components to ensure intra-board cooperation yields meaningful outcomes There are at least seven essential components that determine the effectiveness of intra-board cooperation. These are: Commitment to resolution of the issue Willingness to commit the...
by Brenda | Oct 9, 2013 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Is Vertical or Horizontal Separation of Boards the Best Choice? When governments set up boards or when national bodies set up state/provincial boards they have to make choices. From their options they decide how to best ensure the mandate, functions and...
by Brenda | Oct 1, 2013 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
How to prepare new board members for the role Directors and Issues When new directors are asked to join a board they often say yes, yet remain unaware of the nuances associated with the role. They may not understand the full extent of the commitment required, or the...
by Brenda | Sep 25, 2013 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Ask Questions to find out if your board is transparent Board members are often aware of their obligations, but they also have rights. I advise that you not take too long to determine what they are. Ask questions and require straight forward answers. If you get them,...
