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headshot of Den Yee superimposed over an illustration of an elephant looming over a boardroom table

Substance Over Form

Hindsight isn't insight — here's where private company boards quietly fall short.
Chuck Cohen

The Question That Changed Everything

A single question from an independent director redirected an eight-year, $38 million ERP overhaul, saving $6 million and offering a masterclass in the value of board feedback.
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What Boards Must Do When Business Performance “Uncomfortably Settles”

How directors can confront chronic underperformance without crossing into micromanagement.

Becoming a High-Performing Private Board

There are five critical areas boards must address to achieve optimal performance, including time expenditure and knowledge of shareholder desires.
Biosphere

Governance, Grit and Growth on a Ukrainian Board in Wartime

The Biosphere board’s responsibility is not just stewarding company performance, it’s building company resilience.
a cascade of board personality cards listing types including "rubber stamper" and "business-building collaborator"

What’s Your Board Engagement Personality?

Explore three very different types of boards and how a board’s personality can determine company success.
Bill Rock Paula Pinto Kris Maynard

From Start-Up Ingenuity to Big-Picture Focus

The board of Essential Ingredients has constantly evolved to change along with the business landscape.
recharging batteries

A Complementary Approach to Board Refreshment

Revitalize your board without changing directors.
Yakima Chief Hops

Cultivating the Growth of a Beer Powerhouse

How board leadership created grower value and global prominence for Yakima Chief Hops.

The Transformative Board

Four key principles for driving change.