Board Diversity

Reversing One Step Forward and Two Steps Back

Two vital strategies for increasing board diversity.

The Many Definitions of Board Diversity

Diversity is more than just a societal hot-button. Board diversity can take a lot of forms. It should be noted diversity is not a political...

A New Day for Businesses and Boards

Boards are seeking directors who understand the stakeholder perspective. For owners of private companies, the best returns for the risk undertaken often come from taking...

Recruiting and Acclimating the Best Board Members

Orienting the right people to your board bolsters retention efforts. Recruiting and retaining qualified board members is necessary for the health of any corporation. An...

Private Company Directors to Watch 2022

The following board members have been named to 2022’s Director to Watch — our annual listing in support of diversity in the boardroom.

The Battle for Talent Takes Top Billing in a New Survey of Director Concerns

The new top-level focus for private boards is the search for talent across the enterprise. Filling positions with qualified candidates from the C-suite to...

A Rewarding Journey Toward Board Diversity

Over the winding road that is Commerce State Bank’s board evolution, we have come to see (and reap) the benefits of a knowledgeable, diverse...

The Qualities of a Resilient Board: Considerations for the “next normal.”

After an arduous 2020, many boards have been able to turn their focus from crisis management to recovery. Governance questions now involve worker safety;...

Redefining Private Company Board Service

A 15-month shakeup changed the rules of engagement. There is no doubt that directors had to be deeply engaged and ready to pivot in...

The Board/CEO Relationship: Clear communication and transitions are board responsibilities.

For publicly traded companies, the board’s primary responsibility is often defined as the hiring and firing of the CEO. In privately held companies, the...