by Brenda | May 26, 2013 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Introduction Recently, an article in Forbes indicates that when boards of directors were asked to rank the top weaknesses of their CEO two reasons tied for first place. These were mentoring skills, and board...
by Brenda | May 24, 2013 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Introduction When any entity hires a Strategic Planning Facilitator, it makes certain assumptions. These assumptions can help or hinder the acheivement of the board’s desired outcome. Thererfore, it is essential to consider what the board believes and weight...
by Brenda | May 8, 2013 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Introduction Lately, I have heard so many stories relating how board members’ personal agendas are diverting their boards’ attention away from their governance roles. This article will examine three stories and provide suggestions to improve each situation. 1: The...
by Brenda | Apr 24, 2013 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Introduction There are a variety of mechanisms used to select board members. Certain boards elect their members, others rely on a combination of appointed and elected members and many appoint board members. The latter is the focus of this article. More specifically,...
by Brenda | Mar 28, 2013 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Introduction In 1997, the Provincial Government reduced the number of school boards from 27 to 10. In 2004, the number was reduced to four English and one French school board. On March 26, 2013, the Minister of Finance announced that, as of September, the...
by Brenda | Mar 13, 2013 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Introduction Everyone experiences conflict. However it is important to understand what conflict is and why it occurs. Further, what brings some conflicts to a quick and peaceful resolution while others balloon into out of control battles? Most people like to think it...
