Boards Behaving Badly
When boards behave badly, it’s usually difficult to detect. Like an accident on the side of the road, where you know you shouldn’t look, but
Board Governance
Top Tips When Embarking on Board Refreshment
Here’s some advice for all those boards out there seeking to shake things up by adding diversity to the board room. Diverse directors have different
The Lodis Forum’s Women in Board Leadership Survey
Since private company boards are not required to report board diversity metrics, The Lodis Forum, a peer group for female Board Chairs, recently completed a
Ask the expert: Extended board observation
All family members should attend at least one of their family business board meetings. Observing a board meeting helps family members understand the fiduciary role
Family Leader and Family Director Expectations, Evaluation, and Selection Process
Role ExpectationsClear role expectations allow individuals to prepare for and ensure that they are acting in alignment with the defined competencies. They are useful both
When Family Dysfunction Disrupts the Board
I have come to understand the quintessential truth about family business conflict. Whatever the family is fighting about, it’s not the actual issue. Most family
The Lodis Forum: The Beginning
My first year as Chairman was not what I expected. I had three weeks to get my feet wet in my new role, and then
Managing Succession Through the Use of a Corporate Board
I’ve noticed an active trend towards instituting private company boards. Owners are using boards to help mentor, validate, and monitor family members in senior leadership
The Functional Test: How to Detect Board Dysfunction
Most boards are not outwardly dysfunctional. The most egregious dysfunction is easy to identify, like when directors getting into shouting matches or jump onto the
Board Diversity: Overcoming Fear and Complacency to Build a Truly Diverse Board
We have all seen the data and research on how board diversity improves the bottom line. The message is clear, take diversity seriously, make the
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