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We're pretty thrilled to see this Masterclass series come to life. Check it out below - it is great to see online learning make a positive impact globally. These courses are affordable, accessible and adaptable to meet your learning needs. #boardpro #global #governance #teamwork Sean McDonald

Boards of directors are often a dictionary definition of "don't know what they don't know". How many boards do things the way the have always done? How many boards have conversations about their governance? And how many have no idea what they can and should to do be more effective? Give me three hours with your board (or better yet, a full day!) and you will all come out with a solid and consistent understanding of the role of the board, what individual directors should be doing, and tangible tips and tools for being a better board member!

Ideally a system can incrementally track items to review, in writing, so no meetings are needed. And there should always be someone in an organization that can address issues that come up so there is never a backlog. Each member empowered to make system critical decisions based on a guiding set of principles.

Do you have a personal board of directors? If you do, you know the value of having people you trust to go to when you need to bounce ideas, get insight, and whatever else you may need that day. Who is on your personal board of directors? Tag them in the comments!

Do CEOs really want high-performing boards? Hmmm… Some (most?) obviously do. But we are seeing and hearing that the CEO can be a roadblock to board development. Some even discourage their members from taking our courses or accessing free resources. Why? Lack of control? Insecurity? Confusion about the role of the board as employer? Here is what board members are telling us: https://buff.ly/44Ksbcq

What makes a good Chair of the Board? Someone who listens? Someone who asks questions? Someone who can read the room? Someone who can get the best out of their board? It can be daunting, so we are here to help with our Chairing the Board course. During the two sessions, you will take a deep dive into the role and responsibilities of the board chair. You will learn about board processes, what makes an effective chair, how to get the most out of board performance, and how to manage board dynamics. Take away practical tips and hear from experienced board chairs about how to succeed in this demanding role. This course is delivered in two sessions scheduled two weeks apart. Session 1: - Board processes - The Chair/CEO relationship - Conflicts of interest Session 2: - Managing the board to effective decision making - Board dynamics - Real scenarios, problem solving Learn more and register here >> https://lnkd.in/gnqmCkk5 #boardchair #furthereducation

Successful Board members are often said to have certain traits and to behave in a certain way. However, such assertions do not hold up to real-world scrutiny. In the real world, each Board and each Board member succeeds, or not, in a unique context. So, there can be no set of general traits or way of working that will lead to Board effectiveness. However, research into Board effectiveness guides us that there are good practices — a framework to understand and develop Board effectiveness emerges. Ann Roughead, accomplished and experienced Board Chair and Richard Moore, CEO and Board member at MU, guide us through the practice and science of Board effectiveness. What are the most important things to get right, for your Board to do valuable work? Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/ePkaqERz

Even the best corporate boards can be derailed by poor group dynamics. Heading to the 29th Annual Stanford Directors' College? Be sure to attend our session on "Why good boards make bad decisions" to discover proactive measures directors can take to nurture a healthy and effective board culture. https://pwc.to/4coEJbV

Steps to Building a Strong Board of Directors Step 1: Define the Purpose and Goals of the Board. ... Step 2: Identify the Skills and Experience Needed. ... Step 3: Recruit Board Members. ... Step 4: Provide Orientation and Training. ... Step 5: Establish Clear Governance Processes. ... Step 6: Evaluate Board Performance.

Successful Board members are often said to have certain traits and to behave in a certain way. However, such assertions do not hold up to real-world scrutiny. In the real world, each Board and each Board member succeeds, or not, in a unique context. So, there can be no set of general traits or way of working that will lead to Board effectiveness. However, research into Board effectiveness guides us that there are good practices — a framework to understand and develop Board effectiveness emerges. Ann Roughead, accomplished and experienced Board Chair and Richard Moore, CEO and Board member at MU, guide us through the practice and science of Board effectiveness. What are the most important things to get right, for your Board to do valuable work? Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/ehUhHPud