Governance Insights
Reflections and practical perspectives on Board effectiveness, executive decision-making, leadership transitions, and organizational effectiveness.
A Board Leadership Pipeline Should Exist Before You Need It
Board succession shouldn't begin when a vacancy occurs. Drawing from two very different succession experiences, I explore the value of maintaining a prospective candidate pipeline while also developing the Board members already sitting around the table.
Good Governance Provides Context, Not Just Information
Board materials can contain all the necessary information and still leave directors without what they need most: context. This reflection explores how Executive Summaries and clearer decision framing can help Boards spend less time orienting themselves and more time engaging in meaningful discussion.
Elevating Board Effectiveness Through Thoughtful Evaluation
Thoughtful Board evaluation is more than an assessment exercise. When approached openly, it creates space for reflection, shared expectations, accountability, and practical improvement.