Category: Director Best Practice
The Worst Pieces of Advice I’ve Heard as a Director
It’s a shock and surprise to new board members. The people they end up sharing the boardroom
Five Things I Wish I Knew Before Joining a Board
We live life forward, and understand it in reverse. Wouldn’t life be so much easier if we did
How to be of Service to your Fellow Board Members
I believe that everyone is a leader. Regardless of whether you wear a specific title or have a
The Value of Formal Director Development
Last week I wrote about the enormous value – and competitive advantage – from
The Value of Informal Director Education
It’s quite easy, as a new or aspiring board member, to get caught in the trap of thinking that
Most Boards don’t Budget for Director Development. Here’s what that means for you.
It’s an unfortunate reality. The people governing and directing organisations are not
Book Review: Simply Said by Jay Sullivan
Let’s face it; most of us can do with improving our communication. Whether it’s written or
Five Self On-boarding Strategies
A lot has been said about how boards can on-board new board members. With all that has been
Don’t Take it Personally
Hands up if you’ve ever felt personally offended or the ‘victim’ of something someone says to
Book Review: Execution by Larry Bossidy and Ram Charan
I’ve set myself the goal of reading three books every two months: one personal growth,