by Paul Zilz | Sep 4, 2018 | Paul Zilz
This is a fundamental, but often overlooked, question for your board to ask: “What is our position and our role in this organization?” The way your board answers this question will determine, to a large extent, its focus and its processes. Many boards assume that they...
by Andrew Bergen | Aug 28, 2018 | Andrew Bergen
I live in Canada. Currently, our government is involved in a disagreement with another nation regarding a tweet that was disagreeable. I’m not here to discuss the merits of either side of the issue at hand. A few days ago, I was listening to an interview on the radio...
by Richard Stringham | Oct 24, 2017 | Richard Stringham
These days, we have come to expect remarkable changes in our lives based on technological innovations. Could such innovations apply to governance? In his informative and charming video lectures, Professor Bob Tricker explains how corporate governance has evolved over...
by Richard Stringham | Aug 29, 2017 | Richard Stringham
Does your Board seem excessively overpopulated? Are you thinking a weight loss strategy is in order, but can’t find the right diet? Perhaps it’s time to rethink your governance processes. To illustrate, federations (organizations owned by several organizations) are...
by Richard Stringham | Jul 11, 2017 | Richard Stringham
I expect that the intent and content for an organization’s Annual Report are as much mysteries to most board members as they are to those who read them. After all, when scanning a number of annual reports, the most common elements are the financial statements. Beyond...