by Brenda | Nov 4, 2012 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Introduction The question I am often asked often is “How does a board manage a strong CEO?” That is a good question. It may be difficult to harness the energy of a strong-minded CEO and should it be done? There is a school of thought that says that the CEO is the most...
by Brenda | Oct 22, 2012 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Introduction Diversity can be seen from a gender perspective or it can include a variety of factors such as multiplicity of thought, geography, age, career, and experience. Why is diversity often associated with placing women on boards? What is diversity and does it...
by Brenda | Sep 22, 2012 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Introduction A board only succeeds if it is a team. Board members are either connected or separate. Studies show that well connected people experience increased happiness, better health and a longer life. First, board members easily connect with other board members...
by Brenda | Sep 17, 2012 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Introduction Do all boards have succession plans? Do current board members really care about who follows them? Is it a matter of thinking, “I’ll do my best when I am here and when I’m gone someone else can take over.” Sometimes boards cannot choose their successors....
by Brenda | Sep 10, 2012 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Introduction The cross-board dimension of policy-making is not as extensive as it needs to be despite the growing inter-dependence between agencies Often, governments provide grants and businesses support non-profit and public-sector boards in order to improve the...
