Board

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...

A Well-Planned Agenda Is Key to a Productive Board Meeting

Optimize the board's time to create shareholder value. The more effective the board meeting, the more effective the board. To make board meetings as productive as...

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...

The Right Motives

I am often asked by friends and colleagues how to get on a private company board. I recommend MLR Media’s educational modules and conferences,...