With rising CEO turnover, companies are increasingly looking outside for qualified candidates. Sure, externally recruited CEOs bring fresh perspectives and connections. But they lack the in-depth knowledge of the company's culture and history that they need to succeed. Result? Many deliver disappointing performances. Companies can avoid this scenario, contends Joseph Bower in "The CEO Within".D…
Acknowledging that good governance is more than just a matter of following predetermined rules, Robinson (former director of education, National Center for Nonprofit Boards) offers advice and encouragement to nonprofit boards ready to improve the quality of their work. Taking into account both the diversity and the complexity of the nonprofit sector, she urges the development of boards that tai…
Change is coming. Leadership at the top is being redefined as boards take a more active role in decisions that once belonged solely to the CEO. But for all the advantages of increased board engagement, it can create debilitating questions of authority and dangerous meddling in day-to-day operations. Directors need a new road map—for when to lead, when to partner, and when to stay out of the…