by Jannice Moore | Dec 31, 2019 | Jannice Moore
“Hindsight is 20/20 vision.” We often consider this a negative statement as we rue some decision we have made. As we head into the literal year 2020, let’s consider the statement in a positive light. Hindsight literally means “thinking about things after they’ve...
by Jannice Moore | Dec 11, 2019 | Jannice Moore
On a recent walk I was enjoying the clear azure blue sky when I noticed a jet trail streaking across it. The trail made a spectacular impact, but in a few minutes it had faded from view. I was reminded about boards and board members I’ve...
by Jannice Moore | Oct 9, 2019 | Jannice Moore
Crafting well-designed policies is not easy. Boards could, however, take some lessons from Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. The White Rabbit put on his spectacles: “where shall I begin, please your Majesty?” he asked. ...
by Jannice Moore | Aug 7, 2019 | Jannice Moore
A recent Governance Briefing from Davis Polk* details an interesting decision from the Delaware Supreme Court on the importance of boards exercising oversight of risk. The case revolved around a listeria outbreak at an ice cream production facility, which...
by Jannice Moore | Jun 25, 2019 | Jannice Moore
I’m often asked what the board should or should not “approve” in Policy Governance. This is an area that sometimes results in confusion because it requires a shift in mindset from traditional governance practices. Traditionally governed boards “approve” (or adopt, or...
by Jannice Moore | May 14, 2019 | Jannice Moore
Have you ever received the agenda package for your board meeting and thought “Oh, no – do I really have to wade through all of this information?” If so, you’re not alone. I think many board members, on receiving the package, feel like they are swimming...
