December 1, 2020
In the world of technology, we describe the crippling condition that occurs when two computer programs vie for control—a phenomenon that happens when each program waits and prevents the other from making progress—as a “deadly embrace.” A similar stalemate occurs when board members try to influence others to concede the defects in their arguments, without acknowledging the failings in their own.
October 14, 2020
Directors have the opportunity to establish a culture that doesn't ignore, diminish, or deny fear, but accepts it. Then they can trust in their abilities to sail in uncharted seas and disrupt the status quo.
October 1, 2020
All strategic decisions involve cognitive bias. The greatest risk is to those who think they are above it all. Here are the most common biases and how to spot them.
September 16, 2020
Sometimes intelligent, experienced and highly committed directors get mired in a circular debate that continues as each side offers evidence to support their viewpoint. Here's how to resolve the issue and move on.
September 2, 2020
When board directors think about their roles in building and sustaining a brand, they usually concentrate on the company’s brand, too often ignoring their personal brands. Company brands and personal brands, however, must march in lockstep precision to guarantee growth.
June 4, 2020
Most boards conduct a strategy session or board retreat on an annual basis. A well planned and executed strategy session is a boon for the management team.
How do I recognize when I have participated in a great board retreat?
March 30, 2020
Boards have always considered CEO succession one of their prime responsibilities—and it is...
March 4, 2020
We live near the Canadian Rockies, so we have several friends who are very good alpine skiers. Recently I was talking with one of them who has skied since he was a toddler. He recanted two funny stories in which he lost a ski...
January 28, 2020
Three noted boardroom advisory experts have launched a new firm to help boards of directors achieve excellence in critical aspects of governance that are too often ignored.
