The Savvy Director Blog

When silence in the boardroom becomes complicity, directors must ask tough questions to prevent stagnation and strengthen oversight.

A practical guide to understanding actual, perceived, and potential conflicts of interest — and how directors can handle them transparently and effectively.

Why dissent matters in boardrooms —a nd why unity matters afterward.

Why speaking up matters and how to do it well in board meetings.

On a board of directors, leadership character and good decision-making are closely intertwined. Fortunately, we have opportunities to develop character traits.

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.

Whistleblowers give the board of directors a window into what's happening inside an organization. Learn about oversight of an effective whistleblower program.

This Savvy Director blog addresses conflict of interest and the importance of board policy and process for directors to declare their conflicts of interest.

This Savvy Director blog post addresses the need for boards of directors to incorporate ethics into their decisions using an ethical decision-making framework.

It's vital for board directors not just to comply with a Code of Conduct, but to be real leaders in difficult times.

This Savvy Director blog - posted during the COVID-19 pandemic - addresses how a board of directors can help sustain their organization through uncertainty.

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.

A guide to overcoming fear and contributing as a board director.

Learn how board directors can reimagine their organization's future as they plan to emerge from uncertain times.

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.