Tag: board performance

Board meetings ‘are not up to scratch’
Nearly three-quarters of board members believe the board’s performance in meetings needs improvement, an expert panel heard.

Who should review your board’s performance?
Rigour and independence are essential for a credible board performance review, as is a process that goes beyond a mere questionnaire.

4 steps to a more self-aware board
Board directors can be unaware of their limitations; pursuing self-awareness boosts effective collaboration and decision-making.

Navigating conflict in the boardroom
Some degree of tension is essential for effective board dynamics, but it needs to be managed to remain constructive.

Why boards need senior independent directors
Independent voices on the board are invaluable for ensuring good governance and healthy dynamics for effective decision-making.

Imposed gender quotas boost board performance
But positive outcomes of increased female board representation are not reflected in stock prices, research shows.

Performance declines as boards grow in size
Researchers found that investment dropped by 2-3 percentage points as companies passed from 12 to 16 board members.

Long-standing CEOs can leave a legacy of trouble for boards
Performance and productivity can suffer after a long-tenured chief executive leaves the company, researchers find.

What use is governance in a recession?
Companies seeking competitive advantage in uncertain times will find that effective governance allows much sharper focus.

Rethinking boards: what does the future hold for directors?
As companies increase in complexity, directors may struggle to add impact and value. Here are five potential areas for board reform.