Overview Much has been written and discussed about corporate risk. There are no shortage of strategies, approaches, articles, or consultants. So why do board members continue to lose sleep over their company’s risk management approach? What Can Go Wrong, Might Go Wrong Many board members and executives ask, “Where are… Read More

Value added IT product resellers (VARs) have contended with thin margins for years and have long considered adding higher-margin services to the mix of their offerings. VARs have a wide variety of services from which to choose, including product-attached installation services, integration, solution development, and even pure consulting. In the… Read More

In last week’s post, Why Financial Services is Facing Increased Complexity in Board Oversight & Corporate Governance, I discussed the four increasing complexities that are requiring Financial Services corporate boards to become more educated and prepared. The following is a deeper dive into the ten areas, many of which… Read More

A public company’s Board of Directors is chosen by shareholders, and its primary job is to look out for shareholders’ interests.  This includes selecting, monitoring and evaluating competent management, establishing business strategies and policies, and monitoring and assessing the progress of business operations.  However, Board oversight and corporate governance in… Read More

Board culture is tantamount to a board’s success. Board culture affects decision-making and the directors’ relationship with management, impacting their ability to advise executive management and provide the necessary oversight.

It seems to me that almost every executive I speak with aspires to serve on a corporate board. I must say by experience, achieving your first board seat, or even the second will likely be the most difficult, arduous task you will accomplish in your entire professional career. There are… Read More

In prior posts, I have discussed various topics related to corporate boards, such board recruitment, timing and compensation.  But, what if you have found yourself serving on your first corporate board?  How will you know the steps for effective board meeting preparation? Not only will it help you, but preparation… Read More

What is an activist investor and why is everybody talking about activist investors in the Boardroom?   We are all aware of one well-known activist investor, Carl Icahn, who has attempted major changes at a host of name-brand companies. My clients are seeking clarity about the activist investors’ role; the pros,… Read More

Given today’s rapidly changing corporate environment that is fraught with risks, regulations and high demands from investors, the board’s job is more challenging than ever. To ensure the highest level of performance, boards must assess their own board health, effectiveness and balance. Also, if you are an executive who seeks… Read More

Successful boards are diverse, including a group of dissimilar executives handpicked to support the organization’s strategic goals. Also, they have strong governance. They work within well-defined practices and rules that control the organization, which empowers them to pursue the organization’s strategic goals in a way that mitigates risk. Let’s talk… Read More