by Brenda | Aug 24, 2017 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
One of the greatest complaints I hear from clients is that they are never sure where they stand with their leader. As I listen to the stories, I think of this verse from the song Santa Claus is Coming to Town: You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not...
by Brenda | Aug 9, 2017 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
This is the first installment of the Board Member Speaks series where I interview board members and individuals who have a lot of board experience. In this episode, my guest is Kerri Best. Kerri is a member of two boards: a provincial nonprofit dedicated to promoting...
by Brenda | Jul 12, 2017 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Adding Value or Taking a Seat While all boards need dedicated board members who believe in the mandate, they also need members who know when they are no longer making a valuable contribution. Long-drawn-out membership can prevent the board from being proactive and...
by Brenda | Jun 28, 2017 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Flawed Assumption There is an assumption that boards are in place to ensure that there is comprehensive oversight of an organization. Is this guaranteed? Can the public or shareholders rest assured knowing that there is a board in place to oversee the well-being of an...
by Brenda | Apr 20, 2017 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
The Importance of Clarity Regarding Board Role Every time I read about the notion that boards are unclear about their role, I wonder what is happening to cause this concern. This outlines some of the reasons board members are unclear, the components of the governance...
by Brenda | Apr 13, 2017 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
A successful and effective boardroom is a distant dream for the board members as well as the CEOs. Board meetings often end up being a platform for pointless lengthy conversations leading to ‘zero results’. However, with some careful planning and foresight, you can...
