One thing has become clear over the past few decades, the role of the board chair is complex and demanding. Once seen as a figurehead role focused on facilitating meetings and liaising with the CEO, the role has evolved to include a breadth of responsibilities.
But what do you do when your chair isn’t quite cutting it? It’s a challenging situation to navigate but given the importance of the role, it’s critical to do something.
February 1 to March 1 is a month to honour the legacy of Black Canadians and this year’s theme is “The Future is Now”.
And here at WATSON, our team has been reflecting on our role, both professionally and personally, in contributing to a future without racism, injustice and discrimination. Over the last several months, colleagues have been sharing the resources they’ve been turning to in order to deepen their understanding, and we’d like to share a few of our favourites with you:
WATSON's Get On Board Coffee Series Welcomes WATSON Search Associate, Sarah Adams
Sarah Adams, Search Associate from WATSON's Toronto office will join John Jennings(Practice co-lead, Board Director & Executive Search) to host WATSON's Get On Board Coffee Series.
Sarah brings over 13 years of experience both nationally and internationally.
This interactive session explores the age-old governance question: how do I get on a board?
Informed by years of board and search experience, they will help you identify your director value proposition – what skills, strengths, and experience will make you stand out as a candidate.
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