Posts for: Board

Retiring Underperforming Directors

The best boards are composed of a diverse group of committed directors who all bring experience, insights, and high value...

What Value Can a Board Actually Deliver?

I was at a dinner party the other evening. Two of the guests were CEOs of very well-known and highly...

Becoming a Great Board Chair

Are there specific aspects of a board chair role that, if demonstrated at a very high level, are most likely...

Grooming a World-Class Chief Executive: Part 1

Who has the most critical and influential role in every institution? Most people would agree it is the CEO. Not...

About to Do Your Next Board Evaluation? Add Input from Your Management Team

‘Tis the season when most boards are preparing to conduct their required annual evaluation. Recently, EY’s Center for Board Matters...

Board Governance Dimensions: Which Correlate Most with Positive Organizational Outcomes?

Beyond fulfilling a compliance requirement, board evaluations can be a great tool for helping boards elevate the value they contribute...

Evaluating Your Board: Seven Areas to Assess

Conducting an annual evaluation of the board is a requirement of all public listed companies on the New York Stock...

What Do Management Teams Want from Their Boards?

Boards and management teams have distinct roles in their partnerships to maximize the success of the enterprises that they lead....

A Breakthrough Alternative to Sourcing Talent

For more than sixty years, the primary resource for companies seeking outside executive talent to fill key roles has been...

A Different Look at Managing CEO Performance

According to best practices in board evaluations, you should hire an external expert to conduct the process at least every...