by Brenda | Jun 10, 2012 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
One of the most difficult roles on a board is that of board chair. Board members choose to either support the board chair or be his worth nightmare. What are the benefits of undermining the board chair? They include: The possibility you will be...
by Brenda | Jun 4, 2012 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
One of the dilemmas facing many boards is whether or not it is appropriate to award contracts to companies represented or owned by board members. This articles looks at the benefits and drawbacks to mixing business with governance. The Benefits There are perceived...
by Brenda | May 27, 2012 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
There are at least six dilemmas which boards face on a continuous basis When to control and when to collaborate There are times when the board has to override the recommendations of the CEO and there are times when the board has to collaborate and accept the data...
by Brenda | May 17, 2012 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Do you engage in serious discussions while one or more of the board members or senior executive staff sit hunched over, answering messages on their cell phones? It is annoying. Some will say that they leave their phone on vibrate and will leave the meeting. Is that...
by Brenda | May 11, 2012 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Many boards deal with a board member who is bound and determined to get his way. He is relentless in his efforts to push his own agenda. How do you say ‘No’ without causing a major disruption? The key is to avoid 7 common pitfalls: I. Saying no without...
