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What Will the Post-Pandemic Board of Directors Look Like?
Companies need boards built to exercise collaborative oversight with diverse skill sets.
The pandemic and other recent events are presenting new challenges for public and...
Why Your Board of Directors Should Consider Selling (or Buying) Distressed Assets
The start of 2021 looks very different from the start of 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic was a “make or break” as many already-struggling companies...
When an Owner Is a Reputational Risk
When the line between family and the business is crossed, the board can help solve possible problems.
Robert Unanue, the CEO of Goya Foods Inc.,...
Declaring Board Independence
Family business leaders often fear that an independent board will cause them to lose control of their companies.
That fear, says Joe Schmieder, a principal...
Minding Your ‘Whats’ and ‘Whys’
People talk about strategy, but too often boards are overly focused on the “whats” of strategy making and don’t pay enough attention to the...
Diversity, Inclusion Are Equal, But Not the Same
Sometimes, the word “inclusion” gets confused with “diversity,” says Terri Cooper, chief inclusion officer for Deloitte.
“Boards have been working for years to improve diversity...
What Directors Need to Consider Before Joining a Board
Finding the right independent board members for a private company can be a daunting task.
Not only is there competition for top talent, but also...
A Business Continuity Plan is Key in a Crisis
When I was in my late 20s, a friend recommended me for a directorship at an organization she was involved with. The board was...
Going Where No One Has Gone Before
Privately held companies are on the front lines in every industry and, during COVID, board members around the world have been called upon to...
Full-Bore Fiduciary Boards for Private Companies
Against a backdrop of sometimes distressing global change, unanticipated disruption and a creeping fear that the “next big thing” might be even more unimaginable,...