While almost all public companies today conduct some form of board evaluation, individual evaluation of directors by their peers lags. A sound peer evaluation program can prove invaluable for board members, helping nurture their strengths, and further develop their oversight talents.
Just as boards need to regularly ask if they have the right mix of directors to meet current and long-term strategies, so too should individual directors determine and decide if their contributions add continuing value.
Fearing failure and not recognizing its deep and enriching gifts may be our ultimate failure as leaders. Learn five practical strategies to embrace failure that not only allow you to develop individually, but improve relationships and transform workplaces.
It’s a wise and sobering exercise for organizational leaders to ask, “What is your cat hair?” Great leaders recognize these toxic elements and have the courage to remove them.
While chief executive succession planning has developed into an art over the years, the relative newness of the independent board chair in the U.S. means preparation for this vital leadership role remains weak. How does the board effectively identify, train, assess and onboard its next board chair?
All organizations must succeed to survive. But for sustained excellence, they must balance accountability and the need for results with a bone-deep willingness and commitment to try, fail, and learn. Read on for five practices and policies that can help achieve that balance by embracing smart failures.
As rapid technological change, evolving customer demands, and disruptive threats challenge organizations, how can executives lead successful transformation? A panel of CEOs from EBSCO, Jobs for the Future, and GYK Antler shares seven key leadership and change management principles to guide success.
Having a better understanding of your emerging leaders and proactively developing them can help your organization avoid critical talent gaps that will deeply affect your business in years to come. Learn seven steps for identifying and developing your high potentials earlier than ever before.
No matter how highly you may think of your current CEO, the reality is that your CEO’s departure is a matter of when, not if. What can organizations do to better ensure they have the right people ready at the right time to assume this role? Learn four core activities that are foundational for successful CEO succession.
