Communication

The Power of Independent Directors: Christie Hefner says a board must be open to new voices, ideas and questions.

Christie Hefner’s start in corporate governance was somewhat unusual. While most directors begin on a nonprofit or private company board, she became chairman of...

Risk Management for Private Companies and Boards: How will lessons learned in 2020 affect future risk assessments?

Risk management oversight is one of the most important roles of the board. The board must have processes and policies in place before a...

Balancing Business and Family: MacLean-Fogg’s board dynamics include both the professional and the personal.

MacLean-Fogg has annual revenues of more than $1 billion and a professional, majority independent fiduciary board, but there are still governance moments that are...

A High-Functioning Board Lets Management Manage

In the spring of 2020, The Larry H. Miller Group of Companies was prepared to suffer significant revenue losses due to the pandemic. The...

Assessing Your Board’s Needs: A diverse set of directors can help navigate even the most unexpected crisis.

Good governance is not a “set it and forget it” proposition. The board must be assessed continually to be sure the right people are...