The Chief Executive Officer

The Chief Executive Officer

The Chief Executive Officer   Choosing the right CEO is literally a ‘bet the company’ decision. The chief executive officer is the only employee hired by the board and the only one the board, can directly remove. However, the board cannot simply pick a CEO and...
When Boards Meet Too Often

When Boards Meet Too Often

When Boards Meet Too Often While there is no proven formula for how often boards of directors should meet, most often I have counselled boards to meet less frequently, rarely have I recommended a board meet more often. Too frequent board meetings occur more commonly...
Measuring What Matters

Measuring What Matters

Measuring What Matters The most highly functioning boards have established rigorous and targeted reporting that is not burdensome for management to prepare or for directors to read and comment upon. Executives measure, assess, and report on what matters most....
Prioritizing your ESG efforts

Prioritizing your ESG efforts

Prioritizing your ESG efforts This article originally appeared in The Board Mindset  Environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations are increasing in prominence – across the globe. Delivering shareholder value, maintaining financial strength, being...
The Merger Mindset In Action

The Merger Mindset In Action

The Merger Mindset In Action The business news is filled with stories of failed mergers or acquisitions, yet they remain appealing, not because leaders are unaware of the risks but because they don’t believe their deal will fail. The estimates of rate of failure...

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