
Are You Thinking of Creating an Advisory Board?
I'm often asked about whether an emerging company should create an Advisory Board versus forming a governance fiduciary board. My response to entrepreneurs thinking of [...]
Why a Diverse Board Makes Good Business Sense
There is a lot of focus currently on the topic of diversity on boards. The underlying premise for diverse boards is no longer about good [...]
How to Prepare for Corporate Board Roles
The first step in getting prepared to lead and serve on a corporate board is to make a plan. As, I’ve written about before, getting [...]
Understanding Your Role on a Board
Originally posted on September 15, 2015. There are two roles you must play on a Board, one is Oversight and the other is Value-add. I [...]
Top 10 Tips to Help You in Your Journey to a Corporate Board
Being a Corporate Director is much different than being an executive. A Corporate Director’s role is one of oversight whereas an executive’s role is to [...]
Are You Advancing Your Board Diversity Mandate?
It still surprises me that in the 21st century Canada’s boardrooms are not more diverse. In fact, I often get asked to consider a board [...]