August 18, 2021

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. The executive measure, assess, and report on what matters most.
December 16, 2020

Upping Your Game in Risk Management

Oversight of risk has long been an important role of directors. Boards and executives alike are identifying greater complexity, citing political instability, legal and regulatory constraints, local product safety and environmental laws, tax regulations, local labour laws, trade policies, and currency regulations.
April 14, 2020

The Board’s Role in Responding to Crisis, Currently COVID-19

Whatever the industry, boards have a crucial role to play as management teams navigate this global crisis. By now, most companies are past the initial stage of reacting and have taken action too. Depending on the nature of your business, responsive actions will vary considerably.
October 5, 2019

The Confirmation Bias Lurking in Plain Sight

A private equity firm decided to grow a retail company by buying another in the same business...
October 5, 2019

Invisible Rip Tides Mergers and Marriages

The business news is filled with stories of failed mergers or acquisitions. Why? These deals look good on paper...