Board of Directors Blog Posts
Board of Directors blog posts focus on how to be a productive board member, how to establish governance priorities, and the best practices. They also address issues that are specific to employee stock ownership plans (“ESOP”)-owned businesses, as well as other topics relevant to the board of director in general.
Good governance means the board is curious, interested in the larger goals of the company, and able to function in the larger world or market where the company hopes to make an impact. It also implies that the board is able to speak up when issues arise and is able to coach. It’s a system that has power balanced in a clear way. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work.
It could be due to a lack of interest or the culture of their companies or their own personalities Board members find themselves bored and unengaged. Some board members aren’t sure what their job is supposed to be. Some are aware that they’re not performing at the top of their game.
This article addresses the last group of people who have been offered (or are taking) seats on governance boards, but aren’t productive and engaged. This isn’t an attack on Johns and Daves this is directly related to the online data rooms path to board posts (and other C-level roles). The article provides the necessary elements to alter the game. Diversity of thinking is most often gained through the diversity of age, gender or ethnicity, upbringing context and experience.