Why a Diverse Board Can Help a Company Achieve Success
One of the new trends in corporate governance is creating a diverse board of directors that not only breaks the Caucasian male stereotype, but also moves the corporation toward greater…
One of the new trends in corporate governance is creating a diverse board of directors that not only breaks the Caucasian male stereotype, but also moves the corporation toward greater…
Reviewing the board packet, attending meetings, approving financial reports and serving on committees — these are all responsibilities that board directors of non-profit, private and public corporations can expect to…
One board role, more than any other, has historically required more duties, and more varied responsibilities, than any other role within corporate governance. That is the role of the company…
What does Robert’s Rules of Order have to say about diversity among board members? If you are looking for something that deals directly with diversity, perhaps the rules don’t say…
In rare instances, non-profit board directors get paid for their time, but by and large, they serve as volunteers without pay. Non-profit board directors usually have a special connection to…
Entity management and cybersecurity have long been viewed as having separate and distinct roles in relation to risk management. As the global economic climate progresses, the two roles are increasingly…
The economic crisis of 2008 was a historical event that changed the conversations and inner workings of boardrooms across the country. While it was a terrible time for the nation,…
You might not have an effective board if…your board approves every item on the agenda at every meeting with little or no discussion. Board work gets off to a good…
In recent decades, retirees, dignitaries and the good ol’ boys were staples of the composition of the board of directors. That trend is quickly becoming a thing of the past.…
A board chair wears many hats, but two words that encapsulate the board chair roles and responsibilities are facilitate and leadership. Nearly every word spoken and every action taken by…