The Savvy Director Blog

Why understanding organizational history helps directors make better governance and strategic decisions.

A guide for directors on using AI wisely: read first, think independently, then apply AI insights to strengthen oversight and governance.

Discover the essential questions directors should ask to ensure executive compensation is fair, strategic, defensible, and aligned with organizational goals.

Discover why readiness matters in the boardroom and how directors can strengthen mindset, presence, and contribution for better decisions.

Learn how intrinsic motivation shapes effective directors and leads to stronger preparation and board contributions.

A simple guide for directors to improve meeting preparation, reduce stress, and contribute more effectively.

How directors can focus on mission‑critical issues and avoid distractions to improve board effectiveness.

A practical guide to CEO hiring — key decisions, best practices, and how boards select the right candidate.

How boards can navigate a chaotic BANI world with resilience, empathy, and better decision-making.

Learn how to turn management reports into insight, not just data.

How directors can help organizations navigate disruption risk and uncertainty.

Practical ways directors can respond to volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity in today’s environment.

How to elevate boardroom discussions to a strategic level.

Key questions for directors during budget season.

How to focus on what matters in board preparation.

How to influence boards to take risk management seriously.

How board directors can use AI to improve meeting preparation.

A powerful question to challenge organizational inertia.

AI risks and oversight for board directors.

Board oversight of culture and tone at the top.

How boards oversee talent management across the organization.

How boards oversee human capital management.

Why boards must stay connected to talent and culture issues.

Learn the board’s role in developing and overseeing organizational strategy.

What directors need to know about outsourcing and third party risk oversight.

Steps to build board oversight of AI.

Board structure and roles at each stage of an organization's growth.

What board directors should know about AI.

Understanding business models for board directors.

What is a VUCA world? Learn how volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity impact boards and strategy.

Why boards must stay current on technology risks and trends.

A guide to strengthening board-level risk governance and oversight.

How boards can understand and oversee inflation risk.

How boards monitor strategy execution effectively.

Learn how boards identify, assess, and manage risk effectively.

Why stakeholder engagement matters for boards of directors.

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.

Why boards need leading indicators to monitor performance effectively.

This Savvy Director blog post addresses how a board of directors can improve governance, learn new topics, and enhance camaraderie despite virtual meetings.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This Savvy Director blog gives advice for those chairing or attending a virtual Board of Directors meeting.

This Savvy Director blog post addresses the need for business continuity plans and work from home programs in the face of COVID-19.

Why preparation is the key to effective board performance.

How to review a board package and prepare for a meeting.