Allocate posts to this Category that are Governance Board related, as opposed to Advisory Board related
Why do boards get CEO succession wrong? Most boards know CEO succession matters. Few treat it that way. It sits on the agenda in theory. In practice, it gets deferred, … Read more
What makes a board truly effective? A board becomes truly effective when five ingredients combine: directors recruited for operational scars rather than corporate logos, agendas that protect at least half … Read more
Why is a risk register no longer enough to govern through disruption? A risk register tracks what is already visible. It does not stress-test what could break the business when … Read more
How does a Chair build psychological safety at board level? Most boards only hear what the CEO wants them to hear. A Chair fixes that through structure, culture, and deliberate … Read more
What is the difference between sub-committees and advisory boards? Sub-committees sit inside formal governance. Members carry fiduciary duty and legal liability. Their job is compliance, risk, and detailed oversight. Advisory … Read more
Why is strategy not a plan? Strategy and planning are not the same thing. Strategy defines where the business is going and why. Planning determines how it will get there. … Read more
Why should your Board act more like a Therapist than a Surgeon? A board should act more like a therapist than a surgeon because the most effective oversight builds capability … Read more
Advisory Board vs Governance Board: what is the difference? A Governance Board makes binding decisions and carries fiduciary duty under the Companies Act 1993. An Advisory Board provides strategic counsel … Read more