DirectorPrep Blog
Insights for board directors.
The Bad Apple
July 5, 2026
What to do when a director undermines board effectiveness.
Are You Listening - Or Just Waiting to Speak?
June 28, 2026
Practical techniques for effective listening in board meetings.
Preparing for a Board Interview
June 21, 2026
Learn how to succeed in a board interview by demonstrating your expertise, fit, and governance mindset.
Shaping Board Culture
June 14, 2026
How directors can shape board culture using presence, curiosity, and Six Key Habits to improve decision‑making and governance.
When to Stop Talking
June 7, 2026
A guide to speaking with purpose in board meetings: when to contribute, when to hold back, and how to communicate effectively.
Choose Growth – Again!
May 31, 2026
Why directors must choose a growth mindset to stay effective, embrace learning, and navigate today’s complex governance challenges.
Four Lines of Sight
May 24, 2026
A guide to the Four Lines of Sight — how board directors can use oversight, insight, foresight, and hindsight to improve board decisions.
The Bike Shed Effect
May 17, 2026
Why boards spend too much time on trivial issues - and how to avoid the bike shed effect to improve decision focus and effectiveness.
Borrowing from Engineers
May 10, 2026
How directors can think like engineers to improve boardroom decision‑making, manage uncertainty, and surface assumptions.
Asking Follow-Up Questions
May 3, 2026
Learn how follow‑up questions help directors go beyond prepared questions to improve dialogue, trust, and board effectiveness.
When Early Agreement Ratchets Up
April 26, 2026
How early agreement in board discussions can escalate decisions, distort risk, and what directors can do to slow the momentum.
Complicity through Complacency
April 19, 2026
When silence in the boardroom becomes complicity, directors must ask tough questions to prevent stagnation and strengthen oversight.
When Staff Raise a Red Flag
April 12, 2026
How boards should respond when staff raise concerns about the CEO, balancing accountability, fairness, and strong governance.
Reading the Room
March 29, 2026
Learn how directors and chairs can read the room to spot nonverbal cues, improve engagement, and strengthen boardroom decision‑making.
Evaluating the CEO
March 22, 2026
How boards can design a fair, structured CEO evaluation process that strengthens accountability, alignment, and leadership development.
The Power of Consensus
March 15, 2026
How boards can use consensus to make better decisions through open discussion, trust, shared ownership, and skilled facilitation.
The CEO's First Year
March 8, 2026
A practical guide for directors on setting new CEOs up for success through clarity, consistency, structured onboarding, and strong board‑CEO alignment.
The Purpose Deficit
March 1, 2026
Why organizations lose their purpose—and how boards can realign strategy, culture, and leadership to restore long‑term clarity and impact.
Read First. Think First.
February 22, 2026
A guide for directors on using AI wisely: read first, think independently, then apply AI insights to strengthen oversight and governance.
Finance & Audit Wants YOU!
February 15, 2026
Learn how non financial directors can strengthen finance and audit committees through curiosity, strategic insight, and solid financial literacy.
Getting Executive Compensation Right
February 8, 2026
Discover the essential questions directors should ask to ensure executive compensation is fair, strategic, defensible, and aligned with organizational goals.
Speak with Intention, Not Impulse
February 1, 2026
A practical guide to speaking with intention in the boardroom – slowing fast thinking, reducing defensiveness, and improving governance conversations.
The Value You Bring
January 25, 2026
Discover how your unique mix of knowledge, influence, and leadership shapes the value you bring to the boardroom.
Seeing the Whole Picture
January 18, 2026
Learn how systems thinking helps boards understand interdependencies, anticipate ripple effects, and make more strategic, sustainable decisions.
Choose Your Questions Wisely
January 11, 2026
Learn how directors can use purposeful, well‑framed questions to improve board discussions, challenge assumptions, and strengthen decision‑making.
2026 Governance Trends That Matter
January 4, 2026
Explore the key 2026 governance trends shaping board strategy, risk oversight, technology, talent, and culture for organizations of all sizes.
Strategic Thinking Skills
December 14, 2025
Learn what strategic thinking really means for directors and how to develop the skills that strengthen board insight, decision‑making, and long‑term oversight.
Essentials of a Good Board Retreat
December 6, 2025
Learn the essentials of planning an effective board retreat, from purpose and logistics to facilitation, engagement, and director participation.
Thinking About Now, Next, and Beyond
November 30, 2025
Learn how the Three Horizons framework helps boards balance short‑term performance with long‑term strategy, innovation, and future‑ready governance.
Conflicts of Interest Are Here to Stay
November 23, 2025
A practical guide to understanding actual, perceived, and potential conflicts of interest — and how directors can handle them transparently and effectively.
Readiness Matters
November 16, 2025
Discover why readiness matters in the boardroom and how directors can strengthen mindset, presence, and contribution for better decisions.
Seeing Ourselves Clearly
November 9, 2025
Learn why self‑awareness matters for board directors and how to strengthen internal and external self‑awareness for better governance and decision‑making.
Level Up Your Boardroom Questions
November 2, 2025
A practical guide to leveling up your boardroom questioning skills — framing, timing, tone, and techniques that strengthen director impact.
Boardroom Imposters
October 26, 2025
Learn why imposter syndrome is common in the boardroom and how directors can reframe self‑doubt to strengthen confidence and effectiveness.
The Ego Paradox
October 19, 2025
Learn how ego affects board dynamics and how directors can balance confidence with self‑awareness to strengthen governance and decision‑making.
Chasing Shiny Objects
October 12, 2025
How boards can avoid chasing trends and prioritize governance topics using a simple three‑tier framework.
The Motivation Inside Us
October 5, 2025
Learn how intrinsic motivation shapes effective directors and leads to stronger preparation and board contributions.
Hackers Don't Care You're a Non-Profit
September 28, 2025
Learn how non-profit boards can address cybersecurity as a governance issue and protect their organization’s mission.
Ready for Your Board Meeting?
September 21, 2025
A simple guide for directors to improve meeting preparation, reduce stress, and contribute more effectively.
Mind Over Machine
September 14, 2025
How board directors can use AI responsibly while maintaining independent thinking and strong governance.
Helping Others Find Their Voice
September 7, 2025
How boards can encourage participation, draw out quieter directors, and build an inclusive boardroom culture.
Your Voice Matters in the Boardroom
August 31, 2025
How directors can find their voice, build confidence, and contribute effectively in the boardroom.
Sharpen Your Director's Focus
August 24, 2025
A four‑lens framework to help directors focus on strategy, people, finance, and risk when reviewing board materials.
Kindness in the Boardroom
August 17, 2025
Learn how kindness improves board culture, communication, and decision‑making without avoiding tough conversations.
Focus on What Matters
August 10, 2025
How directors can focus on mission‑critical issues and avoid distractions to improve board effectiveness.
Hop on a Moving Bus
August 3, 2025
How new board directors can get up to speed quickly and contribute with confidence.
Who Speaks for the Board?
July 27, 2025
When should a board speak publicly? Learn how to manage board communication, messaging, and governance.
The People Side of Board Dysfunction
July 20, 2025
How board dysfunction arises from people and culture, and how directors can rebuild trust, accountability, and effectiveness.
CEO Selection - It's Time to Choose
July 13, 2025
A practical guide to CEO hiring — key decisions, best practices, and how boards select the right candidate.
Amplify Your Insight
July 6, 2025
How directors can use AI to improve thinking, ask better questions, and enhance boardroom effectiveness.
Six Super Questions for Directors
June 29, 2025
Six powerful questions every director can use to improve boardroom discussions and decision-making.
Being Human in a Chaotic World
June 22, 2025
How boards can navigate a chaotic BANI world with resilience, empathy, and better decision-making.
Getting the Most Out of Committees
June 15, 2025
How board committees can improve governance, focus work, and support better decisions.
The Legacy of Leadership
June 8, 2025
What defines a director’s legacy? Learn how impact, behavior, and culture shape leadership in the boardroom.
Curiosity Makes the Director
June 1, 2025
Why curiosity is essential for board directors and how it improves thinking and decision-making.
The Tenth Person Rule
May 25, 2025
A practical approach to better board decisions using structured dissent and contrarian thinking.
Evaluating Board Meetings
May 18, 2025
Learn how directors can evaluate and improve board meetings for stronger governance.
Will vs. Skill
May 11, 2025
Why a growth mindset and engagement often matter more than expertise in boardroom effectiveness.
Does 'Fit' Really Matter?
May 4, 2025
How boards can evaluate fit without reinforcing Groupthink or limiting diversity.
Seeing Both Sides
April 27, 2025
How directors improve decision-making by considering multiple perspectives and reducing bias.
Deciphering Management Reports
April 13, 2025
Learn how to turn management reports into insight, not just data.
"Why support a decision if I disagree?"
April 6, 2025
Why dissent matters in boardrooms —a nd why unity matters afterward.
Board & CEO Agility
March 30, 2025
How agile boards adapt their relationship with the CEO to improve governance and outcomes.
Patience in the Boardroom
March 23, 2025
Learn how to stay calm, focused, and effective during difficult board discussions.
Six Habits Revisited
March 16, 2025
The six habits every effective board director needs to succeed and influence decisions.
Give Better Advice
March 9, 2025
A guide for board directors on influencing management through inquiry, not instruction.
The Director's Role in External Audit
March 2, 2025
How boards oversee external audits and ensure accurate financial reporting.
Speak Up and Get Results
February 23, 2025
Why speaking up matters and how to do it well in board meetings.
Navigating Disruption Risk
February 16, 2025
How directors can help organizations navigate disruption risk and uncertainty.
Soak Time on the Board
February 9, 2025
A practical guide to using time and reflection for better board decisions.
Authenticity for Board Directors
February 2, 2025
How authenticity improves trust and decision-making in the boardroom.
Navigating Our VUCA World
January 26, 2025
Practical ways directors can respond to volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity in today’s environment.
Constructive Challenge in the Boardroom
January 19, 2025
Learn how to ask better questions and challenge ideas without damaging relationships in the boardroom.
Elevating the Boardroom Discussion
January 12, 2025
How to elevate boardroom discussions to a strategic level.
What to Watch For in 2025
January 5, 2025
As a new year begins, boards of director everywhere should consider the potential impact of political, social, economic, and regulatory trends on their organizations.
Boardroom Synergy
December 15, 2024
Should a board of directors be a team? Should directors behave more like team players? And what can directors learn from high-performing sports teams?
The Annual Board Calendar
December 7, 2024
A guide to structuring board work across the year.
It's budget time for the board
November 30, 2024
Key questions for directors during budget season.
AI Tools for the Boardroom
November 24, 2024
AI tools for board management offer many benefits. But what about the downside? Learn what directors should know about the impact of AI on the work of the board.
Do You Need a Governance Professional?
November 17, 2024
Learn how an effective corporate secretary or other governance professional can provide support to the board of directors in carrying out its fiduciary duties.
Boardroom Influence - Part 2
November 10, 2024
What to do when trust and influence break down on a board.
Cultivating Your Influence in the Boardroom
November 3, 2024
A guide to communication, trust, and influence in the boardroom.
From ESG to Sustainability
October 27, 2024
Explore what board directors of small and medium enterprises need to know about the evolution from ESG to sustainability and how it applies to their organizations.
The Power of Catalytic Questions
October 19, 2024
A guide to asking catalytic questions in the boardroom.
Building a Healthy Board Culture
October 13, 2024
Developing and maintaining a healthy board culture doesn't just happen. It requires effort and commitment. Find out how.
Analysis Paralysis
October 6, 2024
Why too much information can delay board decisions — and what to do.
Internal Audit — Your Eyes and Ears
September 29, 2024
Learn how collaborating with a modern internal audit function helps board directors fulfill their oversight role.
Trust But Clarify
September 21, 2024
Using clarifying questions in the boardroom to reduce risk and uncertainty.
Ace Your First Meeting
September 15, 2024
Practical tips for new directors to prepare for and contribute in their first board meeting.
So You Want To Be The Board Chair
September 8, 2024
What it takes to be an effective board chair and lead a high-performing board.
The Right Director for Your Board
September 1, 2024
This Savvy Director blog post deals with board recruitment - how to find, screen, interview and select new directors to meet the needs of a board of directors.
A Better Way to Fill Board Seats
August 25, 2024
This Savvy Director blog post addresses how strategic board succession planning enables a board of directors to ensure that it continues to be effective.
How Many Boards Is Too Many?
August 8, 2024
Learn how to balance multiple board roles without compromising effectiveness.
Recharge Your Decision-Making
August 4, 2024
How decision fatigue affects board decisions—and how to prevent it.
Banish Groupthink from the Boardroom
July 27, 2024
How to recognize and avoid Groupthink in the boardroom.
Resolving Inevitable Conflicts
July 13, 2024
Addressing the sources of conflict in the boardroom, and how board directors can identify and work to resolve those conflicts.
Boardroom Character
July 7, 2024
On a board of directors, leadership character and good decision-making are closely intertwined. Fortunately, we have opportunities to develop character traits.
Holistic Board PREP
June 15, 2024
How to focus on what matters in board preparation.
D&O Insurance - What You Need to Know
June 9, 2024
How D&O insurance protects directors from legal and financial risk.
Protection for Board Directors
June 2, 2024
A guide to director liability, indemnification, and risk protection.
Talent vs. Effort
May 25, 2024
This Savvy Director blog post addresses how Angela Duckworth's formula for Grit (talent x effort = skill, skill x effort = achievement) applies in the boardroom.
Risk Instigator
May 19, 2024
How to influence boards to take risk management seriously.
Boost Your Meeting PREP with AI
May 5, 2024
How board directors can use AI to improve meeting preparation.
Getting in Gear
April 27, 2024
Board engagement is vital to an organization's success. When directors really get in gear, their board makes a positive impact. Learn how in this two-part post.
What's Better than Why?
April 21, 2024
How to ask better boardroom questions without sounding confrontational.
"If we weren't doing it now, would we start?"
April 13, 2024
A powerful question to challenge organizational inertia.
Hit the Ground Running
April 7, 2024
A guide to onboarding and early contribution for board directors.
Responsible AI for Board Directors
March 17, 2024
AI risks and oversight for board directors.
The Accurate Thinker
March 3, 2024
How board directors can separate fact from opinion to improve decisions.
The Importance of Being Compliant
February 18, 2024
What board directors need to know about governance and regulatory compliance.
The Way We Do Things Around Here
February 11, 2024
Board oversight of culture and tone at the top.
Why Board Development?
February 4, 2024
Learn how a board development plan enables a board of directors to embark on a continuous improvement cycle so that directors can excel individually and collectively.
The Talent-Savvy Board
January 28, 2024
How boards oversee talent management across the organization.
Believing is Seeing
January 21, 2024
How confirmation bias affects board decisions — and how to reduce it.
Overseeing “Our Greatest Asset”
January 13, 2024
How boards oversee human capital management.
Boardroom Trends 2024
January 7, 2024
Find out what's happening in the world of board governance in 2024. Which of these boardroom trends are most relevant to your board of directors?
Decisions, Decisions.
December 16, 2023
How boards make better decisions and avoid common pitfalls.
Ears to the Ground
December 10, 2023
Why boards must stay connected to talent and culture issues.
Trust and The Savvy Director
December 2, 2023
Why trust is essential for boardroom influence and effectiveness.
Smile! You're In Camera.
November 18, 2023
How to use in camera sessions effectively in board governance.
ESG for SMEs
November 4, 2023
ESG isn't just for big companies. Learn how the board of directors of a small or medium enterprise (SME) can get started on an ESG strategy.
Challenging the Status Quo
October 29, 2023
Why boards stick with the familiar—and how to think differently.
"Do I need a motion for that?"
October 21, 2023
Understanding motions and board decision-making.
A Fork in the Road - The Director's Role in Strategy
October 7, 2023
Learn the board’s role in developing and overseeing organizational strategy.
"You may be right, but do you want to be invited back?"
September 23, 2023
Board directors are people, and people always remember how you make them feel. How you ask the question makes a big difference to the spirit of collaboration.
The HiPPO Effect
September 17, 2023
A guide to managing authority bias in the boardroom.
Reports by Directors for Directors
July 23, 2023
Learn how well-written committee reports contribute to productive discussion and effective decision-making by the board of directors.
Oversight of Third Party Risk
July 9, 2023
What directors need to know about outsourcing and third party risk oversight.
Leverage the Power of Inquiry
June 25, 2023
Using inquiry to drive innovation and board effectiveness.
Creating the Board's AI Workplan
May 28, 2023
Steps to build board oversight of AI.
The Board's Life Cycle
May 14, 2023
Board structure and roles at each stage of an organization's growth.
Why Whistleblowers Matter
April 16, 2023
Whistleblowers give the board of directors a window into what's happening inside an organization. Learn about oversight of an effective whistleblower program.
Getting Through Times of Crisis
April 2, 2023
Learn what an effective board of directors can do to help their organization successfully prepare for, withstand, and survive a crisis.
AI in the Boardroom
March 5, 2023
What board directors should know about AI.
Fixing a Dysfunctional Board
January 8, 2023
Dysfunction on the board of directors can be a big problem for an organization. Learn about process-centered dysfunctions and what to do about them.
A Critical Thinking Mindset
October 16, 2022
How directors apply critical thinking to improve board decisions.
The Minute Book
September 25, 2022
A guide to board minutes as a legal and governance tool.
Governance in the News - Yet Again
September 11, 2022
Hockey Canada is embroiled in controversy. What are the governance issues to consider when you look at this story with aboard director's mindset?
How Do We Make Money?
July 17, 2022
Understanding business models for board directors.
Evaluating the Individual Director
June 19, 2022
When your board of director is ready to move from board evaluations to individual director assessments, consider both self-evaluations and peer evaluations.
From Evaluation to Action
June 12, 2022
Discover the success factors that enable a board of directors to use the evaluation process as a means to plan and implement improvements in board effectiveness.
From Compliance to Improvement
June 5, 2022
Learn how to move your annual board evaluation from a check-the-box compliance exercise to an opportunity for improving your board's effectiveness.
Bringing Design into the Boardroom
May 22, 2022
There's an opportunity for boards that are struggling with traditional governance structures to integrate a design thinking approach into their processes.
Shifting into High Gear
April 24, 2022
Discover eight ways that board chairs, CEOs, and individual directors can work on strengthening their board's level of engagement to make a greater impact.
Living in a VUCA World
March 27, 2022
What is a VUCA world? Learn how volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity impact boards and strategy.
Ever-Changing Tech
March 20, 2022
Why boards must stay current on technology risks and trends.
Is Your Board a High Value Team?
March 13, 2022
Learn about the outside-in view that can help your board become a team that adds value to its stakeholders, ready to face an uncertain and complex future.
Making Arguments with Impact
January 16, 2022
How to structure persuasive arguments in the boardroom.
The Fading Bright Line
January 9, 2022
Why the line between governance and management isn’t always clear.
The Road Ahead
January 2, 2022
This Savvy Director blog posts describes feedback from readers about their challenges, concerns and needs as board directors in the year ahead.
Sharpening the Saw
December 12, 2021
This Savvy Director blog post provides a list of governance resources that board directors can access to stay current with trends in board governance.
The Savvy Director Celebrates 100
December 5, 2021
This 100th Savvy Director blog post describes The Six Key Habit of The Savvy Director and provides links to earlier posts illustrating each of the six habits.
The Board's Campfire
November 28, 2021
This Savvy Director blog post provides a seven step process for board recruitment that aligns with the purpose of the board of directors.
Risk Governance Revisited
November 21, 2021
A guide to strengthening board-level risk governance and oversight.
Where should I sit?
November 14, 2021
This Savvy Director blog post addresses the topic of how a director's choice of seat affects how they and their ideas are perceived by others.
Getting a Handle on Inflation Risk
November 7, 2021
How boards can understand and oversee inflation risk.
Governance in the News - Again
October 31, 2021
This Savvy Director blog post discusses a number of board governance issues arising from the family dispute at Rogers Communications Inc.
Board vs. CEO
October 2, 2021
Learn about the need for a strong relationship between a board of directors and a CEO, and how to deal with conflicts if they arise.
"It's not just what you ask, but how you ask it."
September 25, 2021
Improving board communication through better question delivery.
"Oh no! I have a conflict of interest."
September 11, 2021
This Savvy Director blog addresses conflict of interest and the importance of board policy and process for directors to declare their conflicts of interest.
Keeping the train on track
September 4, 2021
How boards monitor strategy execution effectively.
"What do I need to know about risk?"
August 22, 2021
Learn how boards identify, assess, and manage risk effectively.
Engaging with Your Stakeholders
August 8, 2021
Why stakeholder engagement matters for boards of directors.
When It's Time To Go
August 1, 2021
A director's tenure on a board affects their value to the board. Learn how to know when it's time to retire from your board.
Calling All Ambiverts
June 6, 2021
How introverts, extroverts, and ambiverts affect boardroom dynamics.
Ethics in Board Decision-Making
May 16, 2021
This Savvy Director blog post addresses the need for boards of directors to incorporate ethics into their decisions using an ethical decision-making framework.
The Purpose-Led Board
May 9, 2021
Know the difference between an organization's mission and its purpose, and the role of the board in overseeing purpose.
Giving Back with Good Governance
March 28, 2021
This Savvy Director blog post addresses the challenges of board governance in the non-profit sector, and what motivates directors to serve on NPO boards.
The Strategic Board Agenda
March 21, 2021
How to design a strategic board agenda that improves decisions.
You're On Mute!
March 14, 2021
This Savvy Director blog post addresses virtual board meetings and how they might change after the pandemic is over and in-person meetings can return.
What Directors Get Wrong
March 7, 2021
Top mistakes board directors make—and how to avoid them.
What Must Go Right?
February 28, 2021
Why boards need leading indicators to monitor performance effectively.
Director Conduct - A Higher Standard
February 21, 2021
It's vital for board directors not just to comply with a Code of Conduct, but to be real leaders in difficult times.
Take Your Board to the LAKE
February 14, 2021
This Savvy Director blog post addresses how a board of directors can improve governance, learn new topics, and enhance camaraderie despite virtual meetings.
Larry in the Boardroom
January 31, 2021
Simple, powerful questioning techniques for board directors.
Do You (And Your Board) Need a Boost?
January 3, 2021
This Savvy Director blog post addresses ways for board directors, and the boards they serve on, to boost their energy levels for maximum effectiveness.
Let's Get Logical
December 13, 2020
Why logical thinking matters for better board decisions.
What's in Your Offer?
December 6, 2020
Learn how to define and communicate your unique value for board roles.
Biases 'R' Us
November 29, 2020
How cognitive biases affect board decisions and how to manage them.
More Music, Less News
November 22, 2020
This Savvy Director blog post provides links to some valuable resources about chairing boards of directors and high performance in the boardroom.
Next Wave Resilience
November 1, 2020
This Savvy Director blog - posted during the COVID-19 pandemic - addresses how a board of directors can help sustain their organization through uncertainty.
The DirectorPrep™ Resource Hub
October 25, 2020
Learn about DirectorPrep's Resource Hub, which provides you with quick and easy access to governance-related resources such as blogs, websites, podcasts, and more.
Don't Believe Everything You Think
October 18, 2020
How subconscious assumptions affect board decisions and how to challenge them.
Governance in the News
October 11, 2020
This Savvy Director blog post addresses the negative news coverage that occurs when the board fails to communicate or mishandles conflict.
Keep Your Eyes on the Prize
October 4, 2020
This Savvy Director blog post addresses the need for boards of directors to focus on the organization's core purpose in the face of conflicting priorities.
The Ripple Effect
September 27, 2020
This Savvy Director blog post uses the analogy of ripples in water to explain how a director's insight impacts the board, the organization and its stakeholders.
You're Braver Than You Think
September 20, 2020
A guide to overcoming fear and contributing as a board director.
To Be or Not to Be ... Incorporated
September 13, 2020
This Savvy Director blog post discusses the difference between an unincorporated association and an incorporated one, and why it matters to board directors.
The Six Key Habits of The Savvy Director™
September 6, 2020
This Savvy Director blog post describes the key habits of an effective board director and explains DirectorPrep's Savvy Director framework.
The ABCs of ESG
August 30, 2020
Learn about what ESG (environmental, social, governance) means to a board directors - the background, the risks and opportunities, and what to do about it.
Long Live the 'King'
August 23, 2020
This Savvy Director blog post explains the financial metrics that board directors should pay attention to in the current crisis, with emphasis on cash flow.
The Dog Days of Summer
August 16, 2020
This Savvy Director post addresses the importance of board directors understanding and respecting the history of the organizations they serve.
You've Got to Get the Big Things Right
August 2, 2020
Why boards must focus on the most important decisions.
Skate to Where the Puck is Going to Be
July 26, 2020
It's important for a board of directors to make time in their busy agenda to focus on the future of the company instead of spending all their time on oversight.
CEO Succession Planning - It's All About People
July 12, 2020
When it comes to considering CEO succession plans, it's important for the board of directors to consider not just the process, but the people.
Emergency Succession - The Interim CEO
July 5, 2020
This Savvy Director blog post addresses the situation that arises when a CEO suddenly departs and a board director assumes the role of interim CEO.
Listening Skills for Influence in the Boardroom
June 28, 2020
Learn how to listen better and increase your impact in board meetings.
Diversity and Inclusion in the Boardroom
June 14, 2020
Find out why diversity matters to a board of directors and what an individual director can do to encourage an inclusive approach.
Self-Care for the Stressed-Out Director
June 7, 2020
How stress and decision fatigue affect board decisions, and what directors can do about it.
Got my hair cut. Now what?
May 31, 2020
A board of directors can support resilient leadership to help their organizations thrive in difficult times.
Grateful to Serve
May 17, 2020
This Savvy Director blog addresses how a board director's preparation and readiness creates a sense of gratitude that they are able to make a difference.
Bridging the (Board) Divide
May 10, 2020
This Savvy Director blog post address the situation where a board of directors is divided over what to do in the face of difficult decisions.
Where you stand depends on where you sit
May 3, 2020
Why perspective matters in boardroom discussions.
Channel Your Inner Churchill
April 26, 2020
Learn how board directors can reimagine their organization's future as they plan to emerge from uncertain times.
Board Dynamics in a Virtual World
April 19, 2020
This Savvy Director blog post addresses the need for individual directors to consciously monitor their own behavior to contribute to positive board dynamics during virtual meetings.
Secrets of Successful Virtual Board Meetings
March 29, 2020
This Savvy Director blog gives advice for those chairing or attending a virtual Board of Directors meeting.
What do CEOs Need from their Boards, Right Now?
March 22, 2020
This Savvy Director blog post addresses how boards of directors can best support their CEOs during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis.
Business Continuity for the Board
March 15, 2020
This Savvy Director blog post addresses the need for business continuity plans and work from home programs in the face of COVID-19.
The Board Director's Balancing Act
March 1, 2020
How to challenge ideas without damaging board dynamics.
"How do I vote?"
February 16, 2020
Understanding fiduciary duty and board decision-making.
"How do you like me so far?"
February 2, 2020
How board directors can improve performance through self-evaluation and feedback.
PREP for Success
January 26, 2020
Why preparation is the key to effective board performance.
Follow the Money - Conflict of Interest Part 2
January 19, 2020
This Savvy Director blog post addresses the issue of undeclared conflicts of interest among board directors. DirectorPrep.com has resources to help you prepare for board meetings.
"What about our customers?"
January 5, 2020
This Savvy Director blog post deals with the Tone at the Top set by the board of directors. DirectorPrep.com has resources to help you prepare for your board meetings.
"Are we in the kitchen again?"
December 15, 2019
How board directors can stay focused on oversight, not execution.
W.A.I.T. "Why Am I Talking?"
December 8, 2019
When to speak in a board meeting for maximum impact.
"Has anyone EVER had a good board orientation?"
November 24, 2019
Why board orientation often falls short, and what to do about it.
"Which board committee is right for me?"
November 3, 2019
Why board committees matter and how to select one.
"The board package just arrived. And it looks BIG."
October 20, 2019
How to review a board package and prepare for a meeting.
"I've been asked to sit on a board. Now what?"
October 13, 2019
What to consider before joining a board and how to decide if it’s the right fit.
Why The Savvy Director?
October 5, 2019
A director’s journey from a challenging first board experience to becoming a savvy contributor.