Five Questions For a Startup Board Chair
Recently, I was contacted by a friend looking for some governance insight. She had been approached to be the Chair of a young, fast growing start-up. Although she didn’t have [...]
What is Corporate Governance PPT
Corporate governance is most effective when Directors share a common understanding of what is corporate governance, the Board’s governance role and the key building blocks for achieving effective corporate governance. [...]
Board Composition: what’s the right size Board of Directors?
How many Directors should your Board have? Nine. Ok. It depends. Here’s how to think about it: The logic of Board of Directors Size and Composition For most organizations, a [...]
4 Steps to Better Private Business Strategy
“Strategy is a waste of time”. Lots of private business owners we know feel this way because their private business has achieved a high degree of success without strategy. Why [...]
Today is a Big Day!
Today Boardroom Metrics is hosting a group of Accomplished Sales Executives. We are always on the lookout for our next Accomplished Executive. If that’s you, we’d love to know you’re out there.
Succession Planning? Don't forget the business.
Here are two great succession planning checklists. This one is from the CFIB. This one is from Downey & Company, a CPA firm. It’s great that there is so much [...]
Private Business Owner? Looking for good book?
'Built to Sell' is a good book for private business owners - even if you're not thinking of selling. The key point - that owners need to work on, not in the business can be a challenge for many owners.
Boardroom Metrics New Website, Services
Last week we went live with our new website. Every business has to evolve with the times and the opportunities that are put in front of it. Boardroom Metrics is doing that. Here's how.