by Brenda | Jan 19, 2012 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
In the past few years in Canada, we have seen school boards fired in Ontario, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. they were dismissed because they were not willing to play by the provincial government’s rules and practice excellence in corporate...
by Brenda | Jan 19, 2012 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
In the past few years in Canada, we have seen school boards fired in Ontario, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. they were dismissed because they were not willing to play by the provincial government’s rules and practice excellence in corporate governance....
by Brenda | Jan 16, 2012 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
First when I began to look at the role of boards, it became clear that the combined role of board chair and CEO could lead to potential problems. Then when cases such as Enron were in the news, it became clear that some of the concerns were indeed justified. Questions...
by Brenda | Jan 14, 2012 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Recently, the National Association of Corporate Directors published the NACD’s 2011 Public Governance Survey Report which reports that the top 5 priorities for boards include: Strategic planning and oversight 72.1% Corporate Performance & Valuation 40.6% Risk and...
by Brenda | Jan 12, 2012 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Governments set up boards to bring representation closer to constituents. Boards are one of the foundations of decentralized decision making. This system works well when boards are provided clear guidance and the necessary resources to meet their assigned mandates....
by Brenda | Jan 9, 2012 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Prior to writing a vision statement, it is imperative that each non-profit board clearly state its mandate. When the agreed-upon mandate is written, the board is ready to write its vision statement. Download a complete 20-page paper which outlines five methods...
by Brenda | Jan 1, 2012 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Summary of Full Article Distrust occurred when corporate boards were charged with offenses which demonstrated that excellence in corporate governance was not the practice. Part of the issue related to the combined role of Chair of the Board and CEO. The best practice...
by Brenda | Dec 29, 2011 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
When completing research in the area of board governance, it was discovered that entities formulating policy need to ensure all data is collected and options presented to the decision-making body. These premises are articulated in the Decision Making Model of...
by Brenda | Dec 22, 2011 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Introduction Privacy is an issue which is addressed in different ways in various jurisdictions. Freedom of information and protection of privacy concerns influence the actions of boards and organizations. Fear can cripple a board and the actions of managers. Thus, it...
by Brenda | Dec 15, 2011 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Background In Nova Scotia, Canada, Education Minister Ramona Jennex fired the South Shore Regional School Board for breaching its code of ethics, bylaws and the Education Act, and for undermining staff trying to do their jobs. Consultant Deloitte released a damning...
